Communication Specialist II
Communication Specialist II
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Job Description
Position Title:
Communication Specialist IIJob Group:
Professional & ScientificRequired Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelors degree and 2 years of related experiencePreferred Qualifications:
Experience in creating manuals signs annual reports and/or other graphics for use in various media channels.Proficiency in using Adobe Creative Cloud tools (e.g. Premiere Pro InDesign Photoshop Illustrator).
Knowledge of accessibility standards related to digital media and printed materials.
Experience managing content for websites and social media platforms (e.g. Facebook YouTube X/Twitter).
Background in technical writing or editing for instructional or compliance-based content.
Experience producing educational and/or training content.
Some familiarity with Learning Management Systems (LMS) or e-learning platforms (e.g. Canvas Articulate 360).
Job Description:
Environmental Health and Safety (EH&S) at Iowa State University is dedicated to preventing illness and injury protecting the environment and connecting the university and community to the message of safety and preparedness. Reporting to the Office of University Counsel EH&S delivers effective education fosters beneficial partnerships maintains technical expertise and provides exemplary service across a broad range of safety and environmental areas.
The Communications Specialist II will play a critical role on the EH&S training team by producing safety-focused multimedia content managing communications through social media and the department website and assisting in the development of engaging classroom presentations. This position combines creative videography technical writing and digital communication skills to enhance campus safety awareness and education in collaboration with subject matter experts.
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
- Produce a variety of videos including demonstration videos promotional clips profiles and documentaries that promote safety; maintain responsibility for all video and lighting equipment and follow standard single-camera videography principles.
- Promote campus safety through social media platforms such as X YouTube Facebook and website media.
- Manage the layout design and content of the EH&S department website and related online materials.
- Provide professional audio voice-over for training courses and other media projects.
- Utilize graphic design skills to create displays publications and outreach materials; assist in training staff on software and equipment related to multimedia production.
- Review and update EH&S publications with subject matter experts making technical writing and design improvements as needed.
- Organize and oversee the content of housing publications.
- Develop classroom presentations and online courses as part of the EH&S training team.
- Provide technical assistance and client support for EH&S Learning Center classroom; serve as a backup for Learning Management System (LMS) administrators and assist with LMS operations.
- Maintain and recommend upgrades or purchases of video and recording tools and compile standard operating procedures (SOPs) for video production tasks.
- Perform other duties related to environmental health safety and emergency preparedness as assigned.
About the Department:
EH&S is committed to delivering education and services that prevent illness and injury and protect the environment at Iowa State University. The department encompasses programs in Emergency Management Fire Safety Hazardous Waste Health Laboratory Safety Radiation Safety Services Training and more. EH&Ss mission is to deliver effective education foster beneficial partnerships maintain technical expertise and provide exemplary service. Guided by core values of service knowledge and quality EH&S ensures the campus community stays safe and well-prepared through professional knowledgeable and timely support.
Example of Duties
Composes reviews edits produces and duplicates audio visual video and/or printed program materials for distribution to target audiences.
Reviews and/or edits layouts drafts and information in order to check for content readability and style while keeping in mind accessibility standards.
Works on internal and external communications projects including website and intranet creation management of media public relations and press releases.
Conducts the required research and analysis to prepare presentations for management.
Provides general customer relations information to clients or customer usually not dealing with sensitive subject matter.
Responsible for developing implementing and maintaining internal and external policies and programs to ensure that the organization is represented positively to the media the general public and stakeholders including media relations government and regulatory liaison company branding events management and internal employee communications.
Level Guidelines
Intermediate-level position with solid professional and/or technical skills working under general supervision to achieve goals
Applies broad working knowledge of the principles of the field to moderately complex difficult and varied problems and issues
Exercises judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action and resolve problems
Responds to a broad range of inquiries and requests
May provide training and/or direction to lower-level staff
May lead projects of moderate scope and complexity
Provides guidance to students
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship. Immigration sponsorship is not available for this position.
Appointment Type:
RegularNumber of Months Employed Per Year:
12 Month Work PeriodTime Type:
Full timePay Grade:
PS807Application Instructions:
To apply for this position please click on Apply and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:
1) Resume/Curriculum Vitae
2) Letter of Application/Cover Letter
If you have questions regarding this application process please email or call or Toll Free: 1-.
Why Choose ISU
Iowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits including medical and dental; as well as:
Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans
Generous vacation holiday and sick time and leave plans
Onsite childcare (Ames Iowa)
Life insurance and long-term disability
Flexible Spending Accounts
Various voluntary benefits and discounts
Employee Assistance Program
Wellbeing program
Original Posting Date:
July 22 2025Posting Close Date:
July 29 2025Job Requisition Number:
R17443Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
