Pay Grade/Pay Range: Minimum: $53,500 - Midpoint: $66,900 (Salaried E8)
Department/Organization: 401201 - Ctr for Community-Based Partnership
Normal Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am to 4:45pm
Job Summary: The Communications Specialist III writes and edits communications for a college, division, and/or the University under minimal supervision. Develops and implements plans, activities, and tactics to support the goals of assigned areas. Coordinates the production of materials and resources through a variety of platforms, including digital and physical mediums. Participates in planning and execution of special projects to support the assigned area's overall development and marketing strategies.
Additional Department Summary: Writes and edits communications for the Division of Community Affairs under minimal supervision. Develops and implements plans, activities, and tactics to support the goals of assigned areas. Coordinates the production of materials and resources through a variety of platforms, including digital and physical mediums. Participates in planning and execution of special projects to support the assigned area's overall development and marketing strategies.
Required Department Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree and five (5) years of journalism, public relations, marketing, or communications experience; OR master's degree and three (3) years of journalism, public relations, marketing, or communications experience.
Skills and Knowledge: Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Sound knowledge of journalistic principles. Direct experience working with designers, web developers, print shops and others in communications field. Ability to craft communication plans. Demonstrated skills in writing and editing, website posting, interpersonal skills, and diplomacy. Ability to plan strategically as part of a team to develop and implement appropriate tactical support for the plan. Handles crisis communications as needed. Experience with AP Style I WordPress. Strong planning and organizational skills. Thorough attention to detail.
Preferred Qualifications: Experience in print, web, and editing/writing. Keen knowledge of AP Style with ability to edit quickly with a high percentage of accuracy. Experience with Adobe lnDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Lightroom, Premiere Pro, After Effects, Microsoft Office Suite, digital photography, photo editing, WordPress, and/or HTML/CSS. Experience using Elementor.
Background Investigation Statement: Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and information obtained from social media and other internet sources. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. A candidate with a prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags will receive an individualized review of the prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags before a hiring decision is made.
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