Senior Communications Specialist Information Impact Sustainability Center
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Job Title
Senior Communications Specialist (Information Impact & Sustainability Center)Agency
Prairie View A&M UniversityDepartment
Cooperative Agriculture and Research CenterProposed Minimum Salary
$4848.60 monthlyJob Location
Prairie View TexasJob Type
StaffJob Description
The Senior Communications Specialist is responsible for developing writing editing and designing informational and promotional materials to support the College of Agriculture Food and Natural Resources (CAFNR) at PVAMU. This position involves executing communications strategies managing special events and providing leadership and direction for the communication efforts within the college.
This position is funded by a grant or restricted funds. Continued employment is contingent on the renewal of grant or restricted funding.
This position may pay more than the salary listed above depending on the qualifications and experience of the selected candidate.
Responsibilities:
Drafts edits and disseminates communications materials including press releases opeds blogs feature stories media advisories scripts public service announcements enewsletters website content presentations and other promotional materials. Conceptualizes and creates compelling content for websites social media platforms and marketing campaigns ensuring adherence to university brand standards and website style guidelines. Ensures web content is uptodate accessible and optimized to meet communication goals. Assists in preparing and executing complex messaging presentations and displays for the research teaching and academic mission areas including executivelevel correspondences.
Serves as the lead Communications Specialist providing additional support direction and guidance to the communication team within the college. Works closely with CAFNR staff faculty and stakeholders to align communication efforts with the CAFNR strategic goals. Assists in the development and of communications strategies designed to further the mission and goals of CAFNR. Works closely with the IISC Director to develop and implement the overall strategic communications plan for CAFNR. Manages plans implements and promotes special events and programs. Provides communication and logistical support for events ensuring alignment with CAFNR strategic objectives. Manages the tracking portal for CAFNR project needs and requests ensuring that communications projects are prioritized and completed within deadlines. Manages the CAFNR event calendar ensuring accurate and timely updates. Stays current with industry trends and best practices in communications applying relevant insights to enhance CAFNR communication strategies.
Crafts press releases media releases and executes pitches to promote CAFNR subject matter experts and their work to local regional and national media publications. Builds relationships with media outlets potential clients and other key stakeholders. Serves as the lead media trainer preparing subject matter experts for media interviews and ensuring effective communication of CAFNR achievements. Utilizes analytics from social media campaigns to drive future communications strategies. Ensures that social media content aligns with CAFNR communication goals and resonates with the target audience. Tracks and analyzes the performance of communication and social media activities providing insights and recommendations for future campaigns.
Participates in collegewide activities committees and performs other duties as necessary to support the overall mission and goals of the college.
Required Education and Experience:
Bachelors degree.
Five years of communications and/or marketing experience.
Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet applications.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
Ability to present information clearly and concisely.
Other Requirements:
Willing to travel to collegewide events and open to working evenings and weekends when necessary
Be able to lift light to moderately heavy objects up to 15 pounds.
All positions are securitysensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation and employment is contingent upon the institutions verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institutions procedures including the completion of the criminal history check.
Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
