Communications Specialist I

Job Title

Communications Specialist I

Agency

Texas A&M University

Department

College of Performance, Visualization & Fine Arts

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Who we are

The College of Performance, Visualization and Fine Arts is for students who love to imagine, create, learn, and grow. It’s for those who love to explore new ways of seeing the world and who understand the magic that can happen when beauty and technology merge. Students will gain the practical, real-world skills and theoretical frameworks needed to become leaders in the highly competitive fine arts world of the 21st century. The visual and performing arts are well-established and respected programs at Texas A&M University. They include dancers, directors, computer graphics engineers, composers, art historians, sound technologists—and much more. Effective September 1, 2022, our Dance Science, Performance Studies, and Visualization programs joined forces to combine these strengths with world-renowned Aggie expertise in science, engineering, and technology. What else is ahead? One priority is a new, $175 million, state-of-the-art performing arts building that will also be a hub of engagement, creation, and discovery for future generations of Aggies in the fine arts. Learn more about us and our exciting future at College of Performance, Visualization & Fine Arts website. 

What we want

The Communications Specialist I supports marketing and communications efforts in the College of Performance, Visualization and Fine Arts. A significant part of the role is creating social media content to elevate the messaging of our school’s impact, including student successes and faculty honors and event and performance coverage. This position will also help to maintain the college’s website and event calendars.

What you need to know

Salary: Commensurate

Special Note: A cover letter and resume are strongly recommended and will help in our review. You may upload them on the application under the CV/Resume section.  

Schedule: Work outside of standard work hours, including covering events on some evenings and weekends to complete assigned duties.

Travel: Travel may be required.

Qualifications

Required Education

• Bachelor’s degree in communication, journalism, marketing or a similar degree, or equivalent combination of education and experience. 

 

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in creating social media content for an organization outside of personal use.

• Training in social media through college coursework.

• Writing experience through an organization outside of personal use.

• Ability to present information clearly and concisely.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Suite.

• Familiarity with content management systems such as WordPress and Sprout Social.

• Proficient in AP (Associated Press) style.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong written and oral communications skills.

• Demonstrated ability to successfully manage projects.

• Ability to work professionally and harmoniously in a service-oriented position.

• Self-motivation 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.

Responsibilities  

Social media content strategy and collaboration

• Create written content for social media across the college’s programs, to include highlighting student and faculty achievements, events and performances, and working with a photographer to coordinate photos and video.

• Coordinate social collaborations with other areas of the university and outside entities.

Writing

• Contribute to news and event coverage through stories for the website and social media.

Web maintenance and analytics

• Post events on the college’s event calendar and on external calendars.

• Contribute to updating the college website, including posting stories, photos and videos and updating pages.

• Compile analytics for the website and social media platforms.

Multimedia

• Contribute to the college’s multimedia presence through occasional photography/video.

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, state-of-the-art 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 cost-of-living and no long commutes.  

 

• Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life and AD&D, flexible spending accounts, and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums 

• 12-15 days of annual paid holidays  

• Up to eight hours of paid sick leave and at least eight hours of paid vacation each month 

• Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas  

• Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time 

• Professional Development: All employees have access to free LinkedIn Learning training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more  

• Educational release time and tuition assistance for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee 

• Living Well, a program at Texas A&M that has been built by employees, for employees 

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.   

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/Veterans/Disability Employer.