Comm and Mrktg Consultant

About This Role:

The Communications and Marketing Consultant will plan and facilitate strategies to develop, grow and manage communications and marketing of the Johnson Cancer Research Center (JCRC). They will ensure the center is professionally represented by promoting its mission, goals, and objectives. This will be accomplished by creating, designing, implementing, and evaluating strategic communications and marketing plans, strategies, and solutions.  They may supervise students.  The position will include but not be limited to .

• interviewing scientists and writing lay language press releases, website material and written pieces for general population distribution.
• writing market copy including writing press rereleases, emails, social posts, website pages and other written pieces for SPARC and Seek magazines
• managing, optimizing and reporting on analytics for Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Google Ads and website traffic, editing basic videos for a variety of platforms including social media, radio and TV
• performing analysis of communications and marketing initiatives and recommends specific marketing tactics. Identifies and recommends best media options within to meet the needs of the multiple target audiences.
• maintaining and editing the website and managing the center brand, including wordmark/graphics and prose.
• increasing awareness of the center and its events
• maintaining and developing award opportunities and student tracking in PieStar software

Why Join Us:

The Johnson Cancer Research Center promotes and facilitates nationally recognized, cancer research, educates and trains the next generation of cancer researchers, and provides outreach to inform the public about cancer, risk reduction, and cancer research at K-State.  Funded by donations and fundraisers, the center provides cancer research awards to faculty and students conducting basic and translational cancer research that results in improved prevention, detection and treatment of cancer. For more information, please visit: https://cancer.k-state.edu/

Kansas State University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, life insurance, retirement plans, paid time off - vacation, sick, and holidays. To see what benefits are available, please visit: https://www.k-state.edu/hcs/benefits

We Support Diversity and Inclusion:

Kansas State University embraces diversity and inclusion. The university actively seeks individuals who foster a collegial environment and cooperative interactions with coworkers, students, and others. The University is dedicated to promoting the Principles of Community.

Worksite Options:

This position is required to be performed on-site. Work is performed on employer premises or designated assignment location.

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Minimum Qualifications:

• Requires a bachelor's degree and three years of relevant experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Five to ten years of relevant experience creating and writing press releases of chemistry and biology information
• Ability to work independently and to assist with events on evenings and weekends
• Commensurate work experience.
• Knowledge or experience using Adobe Suite Programs.
• Knowledge of internet and social media sites.
• Knowledge of Associated Press Style Guide.
• Ability to work with various types of computer hardware and other computer related equipment.
• Ability to communicate through use of various forms of digital media such as social media, web posts.
• Ability to effectively communicate through writing.
• Ability to use innovation and creativity in program concepts.
• Exceptional communication skills including strong business writing and oral presentation abilities suitable for university and community interaction.
• High degree of motivation, flexibility to multi-task, reliability, responsiveness and attention to detail.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite applications including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Demonstrate critical thinking and expresses ideas clearly, concisely and logically.
• Innovative with a "can-do attitude."
• Experience in video/podcast production
• Communications experience required

Other Requirements:

• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States at the time of employment.

How to Apply:

Please submit the following documents:

1. Cover letter
2. Resume
3. Online application

Screening of Applications Begins:

Immediately and continues until position is filled. For best consideration, apply by Dec. 22, 2023

Anticipated Hiring Pay Range:

$70,000 - $80,000 annually

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Kansas State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.

Background Screening Statement:

In connection with your application for employment, Kansas State University will procure a Background Screen on you as part of the process of considering your candidacy as an employee.