Working/Functional Title

CVM Communications Manager

Position Summary

The Communications Manager works in partnership with the director of Marketing and Communication to further the College of Veterinary Medicine’s marketing and communication goals through writing and the management of digital and traditional communication collateral, web content, design, and multimedia projects. This position is one of the primary professional writers for the College. A qualified candidate must be an extremely proficient writer and content editor, must be digitally literate, must be able to generate and edit web content to preserve brand voice and consistency, and must be able to adapt his/her/their writing style to fit genre and multiple audiences. In addition, candidates must possess high-quality project-management and customer-service skills, have a solid proficiency in design, and have the ability to interview subjects and generate creative and frequent stories for various social media, communications, and web content. Candidates also should have experience and/or knowledge of multimedia projects, content strategy, and web usability/accessibility. Knowledge of medical and/or scientific terminology is desired. It is expected that the candidate stays ahead of emerging digital communication and social media trends to ensure that the College’s communication efforts are relevant and effective. Through teamwork, collaborates with other employees to achieve goals and objectives. This position has the ability to work a hybrid schedule as the needs of the Team and the College permit. No less than 4 days in-office is required.

Serves as a professional writer and project manager for the College (CVM). Is responsible for telling the College’s stories to multiple audiences and through multimedia. Must be comfortable with a content management system.

Writes and generates frequent stories and newsletters for the web, all social media, and HTML email campaigns. Conducts interviews with students, faculty, staff, alumni, and clients to provide in-depth content for all communication collateral.

Provides web content and content strategy to ensure that information is strategically current, accurate, and properly written and formatted.

Designs approximately half of the communication collateral produced by the department for multiple audiences.

Familiar with print procurement, specifications, project scheduling, and vendor relations it relates to the College’s print collateral.

Edits and proofreads all communication collateral. Is responsible for assuring that the College’s style guide and brand standards are followed.

Minimum Requirements

Knowledge equivalent to that which normally would be acquired by completing a four-year college degree program in Journalism, Telecommunications, or Public Relations; one to three years of related and progressively more responsible or expansive work experience in public and media relations, composing, editing and publication production, news, broadcasting, and print media, and/or marketing, advertising, and creative services; graphic design; word processing; desktop publishing; web design; presentation; spreadsheet and/or database software; public presentation; or radio production; or computer programming/technology; experience managing content for social media channels; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Desired Qualifications

• Mastery level writing skills
• Direct experience with a content management system
• Proficiency with digital methods of communication, including social media
• Proficiency with layout and design software—include Adobe Creative Suite
• Strong interviewing and research skills
• Good organizational and project-management skills
• Effective interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to work well with a diverse group of people
• Ability to work well on a team
• Ability to foster a cooperative work environment
• Experience with Microsoft Office products, particularly Word and PowerPoint
• Skill in word processing, spreadsheet, presentation, and familiar with basic HTML and CSS.
• Computer literacy with strong Internet research skills.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

Required Application Materials

Resume, cover letter and a listing of names and contact information for three professional references

Work Hours

STANDARD 8-5

Description of End Date

99991231

Website

WWW.CVM.MSU.EDU

Remote Work Statement

MSU strives to provide a flexible work environment and this position has been designated as remote-friendly. Remote-friendly means some or all of the duties can be performed remotely as mutually agreed upon.

Bidding eligibility ends October 14, 2025 at 11:55 P.M.