Communications Specialist I

Job Title Communications Specialist I Agency Texas A&M University Department Sea Grant Administration And Program Proposed Minimum Salary Commensurate Job Location Corpus Christi, Texas Job Type Staff Job Description 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 34 university-based 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 Division of Research.
Texas Sea Grant focuses on three primary interconnected activities: research, outreach and education.
To learn more about us, please visit our website https://texasseagrant.
org/ .
What We Want The Texas Sea Grant College Program is seeking a Communications Specialist I who will work collaboratively under the general direction of the Communications Manager to develop communications materials and publications that showcase and support Texas Sea Grant’s programs, with a specific focus on Texas Sea Grant’s Resilient Communities and Economies (RCE) focus area.
The Communications Specialist I, under general supervision, is responsible for writing, editing, and assisting in the production and design of informational and promotional materials.
The preferred candidate will have familiarity with CMS, particularly WordPress and Cascade.
Familiarity with social media management and social media analytics.
Familiarity with Sea Grant and the RCE focus area.
Video production and/or editing experience in iMovie or Adobe Premiere.
We are looking to hire a candidate who is a team player and who will promote collaboration and cooperation while working within a team.
If the description sounds interesting to you, we invite you to apply to be considered for this opportunity to join our team.
What You Need To Know Special Note: A cover letter and resume are strongly recommended, and contact information for three professional references.
You may upload them on the application under the CV/Resume section.
Required Education and Experience: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Knowledge of photo editing software.
Working knowledge of computer hardware/software configuration and system administration functions for PC-based and Mac platforms.
Knowledge of project management.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Strong interpersonal and organizational skills with an attention to detail.
Ability to use word processing, spreadsheet and database programs effectively.
Ability to learn new online systems quickly.
Ability to present information clearly and concisely.
Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others.
Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Familiarity with CMS, particularly WordPress and Cascade.
Familiarity with social media management and social media analytics.
Familiarity with Sea Grant and the RCE focus area.
Video production and/or editing experience in iMovie or Adobe Premiere.
Responsibilities Content Creation and Design -Produces graphics, photography, videography, and other content to support the creation of publications and digital media for Texas Sea Grant.
Assists in maintaining a tracking system for project timelines and costs.
Social Media -Creates content that supports key social media activities and participates proactively in dialog benefitting Texas Sea Grant, including RCE-focused efforts, such as Weather Ready Texas.
Track analytics to gain insight on traffic, demographics, and effectiveness and use this information to positively affect future outcomes.
Monitors key social media activities and participates proactively in dialog benefitting the assigned Texas A&M University System (TAMUS) member.
Writing and Editing - Writes content for annual reports, brochures, flyers, news releases, technical papers, proceedings, newsletters, posters and presentations, and web.
Website - Upload press releases, news items, staff bios, events, home page news, banner announcements, and other information to website.
Regularly monitor site for outdated information and update accordingly.
Media Tracking and Data - Assists in tracking media mentions, publications, and other communications-related data.
Assists with press briefings, media interviews, advertising, promotional activities, and special events.
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 pre-populate the online application.
All positions are security-sensitive.
Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.