Communications Specialist I

Agency

Department

Our Commitment

Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives talents & lived experiences. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect Excellence Leadership Loyalty Integrity and Selfless Service

Who We Are

The Texas Sea Grant College Program is dedicated to the understanding wise use and stewardship of the states coastal and marine resources. It is part of a network of 33 universitybased programs in coastal and Great Lakes states that operate as a partnership between the state governments and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) of the U.S. Department of Commerce. Texas Sea Grant is located at Texas A&M University and is part of the College of Geosciences. Texas Sea Grant focuses on three primary interconnected activities: research outreach and education. To learn more about us please visit our website We Want
We are seeking a creative and detailoriented individual to join our team as a Content Creation and Production Assistant. The ideal candidate will assist in creating editing and producing various communication materials support project timelines and contribute to social media and digital content strategies. Responsibilities include designing graphic communications managing digital asset libraries enhancing multimedia presence and writing content for reports brochures and social media. The candidate should have proficiency in graphic design software strong writing and editing skills familiarity with video production and the ability to translate complex information into engaging content. Organizational skills the ability to manage multiple projects and willingness to travel along the Texas coast are essential. Familiarity with coastal marine or environmental topics is a plus.

What You Need To Know

Compensation will be commensurate to the selected hires experience.

A cover letter and resume are strongly recommended.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelors degree in a relevant field or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Strong written and oral communications skills.

• Demonstrated ability to successfully manage projects.

• Ability to work professionally and harmoniously in a serviceoriented position.

• Selfmotivation and ability to manage time efficiently as well as make quick decisions with minimal supervision.

• Critical thinking skills.

• Ability to collaborate successfully with internal and external teams.

• Proficiency/mastery with social media channels and emerging social media trends.

• Proven ability to create content specifically for social media communication.

• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.

Preferred Education and Experience

• Proficiency in graphic design software (e.g. Adobe InDesign Illustrator Photoshop or Canva) for creating brochures reports and promotional materials

• Experience developing visual and written content for both print and digital platforms

• Strong writing editing and proofreading skills with attention to detail and brand consistency

• Familiarity with video production including filming editing and scriptwriting (experience with Adobe Premiere Pro Final Cut Pro or similar tools)

• Comfortable conducting interviews and gathering stories from a variety of audiences including scientists partners and community members

• Ability to translate complex or technical information into clear engaging content for public audiences

• Experience working events including staffing informational tables and engaging with the public

• Willingness and ability to travel along the Texas coast including occasional overnight trips

• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines

• Familiarity with coastal marine or environmental topics is a plus

Responsibilities

• Content Creation and Production Assistance Assists in creating editing designing and producing various communication materials such as brochures advertisements flyers infographics newsletters speeches and reports. Collaborates on drafting news releases and supports their distribution.

• Assists in designing graphic communications pieces within brand guidelines contributing ideas and executing under guidance. Supports the development and refinement of templates for digital communications including social media emails and websites. Helps in managing and organizing digital asset libraries. Contributes to enhancing the multimedia presence of the organization or department through collaborative efforts including video interviews recording and production

• Project Support and Coordination Supports project timelines. Participates in developing and refining departmental communications plans providing support and creative input. Assists in planning and executing projects focusing on creative implementation under supervision. Assists in contributing to articles feature stories and news releases. Supports publishing and updating content on organizational platforms and websites as part of a team effort.

• Social Media and Digital Content Assistance Assists in managing social media channels contributing creative content ideas and engaging with audiences under guidance. Supports the creation of photography video and graphic design for digital and social media content. Assists with implementing strategies and trends in digital communications and analytics with support. Works closely with teams to create print and digital support materials. Assists in contributing to marketing plans through communication and promotional activities. Supports website content updates and participates in web projects with a focus on collaborative execution.

• Writing and Editing Writes content for annual reports brochures flyers news releases technical papers proceedings newsletters posters and presentations and web. Translates scientific jargon to commonplace language and assists in managing writing projects. Creates content that supports key social media activities Writes and designed featured research stories and results impact reports and other datavisualized content Coordinates the review and approval of all written projects liaising between the extension team and the Communications Director before publication

Other Requirements and Factors

• This position is security sensitive.

• This position requires compliance with state and federal laws/codes and Texas A&M University System/TAMU policies regulations rules and procedures.

• All tasks and job responsibilities must be performed safely without injury to self or others in compliance with System and University safety requirements.

Why Texas A&M University

We are a prestigious university with strong traditions Core Values and a community of caring and collaboration. Amenities associated with a major university such as sporting and cultural events stateoftheart recreation facilities the Bush Library and Museum and much more await you. Experience all that a big city has to offer but with a reasonable costofliving and no long commutes.

• Health dental vision life and longterm disability insurance with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums

• 1215 days of annual paid holidays

• Up to eight hours of paid sick leaveand at leasteight hours of paid vacationeach month

• Automatically enrollment in theTeacher Retirement System of Texas

• Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time

• Professional Development: All employees have access to freeLinkedIn Learningtraining webinars and limited financial support to attend conferences workshops and more

• Employee Tuition Assistance and Educational Release time for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee

Instructions to Applicants: Applications received by Texas A&M University must either have all job application data entered or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to prepopulate the online application.

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.