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SalaryAre you someone who strives for excellence, values accountability, provides the best service, all while reflecting unwavering integrity? Our talented team members across the state follow the behaviors, beliefs and outcomes of these core values to ensure that our vision is met. If you're ready to join the TSTC family and make great memories please complete our application process.
Job Description
Serve as communication expert working with news agencies (external stakeholders) to lift the TSTC narrative regarding the mission “to put more Texans in higher paying jobs”. The Communication Specialist at Texas State Technical College provides communication support to the Communications & Creative Services department. Essential Functions
- Employee will demonstrate TSTC Core values of Excellence, Accountability, Service and Integrity with internal and external stakeholders, customers, students and members of the community.
- Research, write and edit compelling content for news and feature stories, brochures, marketing collateral and other communication materials relevant to the TSTC mission.
- Serve as the liaison between the local news agencies and respective campuses, staff the news media representatives when they are present on our campuses, staff the TSTC subject matter expert (SME) during media interviews. Serve as SME for media training for your campus faculty and staff. Serve as media spokesperson for your respective campus, if necessary.
- In partnership with the Digital Communication team, create, monitor and respond to communications on various social media communication channels - photos, video and written content
- Seek out TSTC technology SMEs, industry technology SMEs, and alums to highlight TSTC’s education and training impact in vocational, industrial or technology specific publications.
- Serve as TSTC Emergency Notification Messaging point of contact once or more times a year. Serve as communication support for on campus crisis/emergencies.
- Collaborate and contribute to the overall communication, marketing and advertising strategy, when assigned.
- Attend and provide input/feedback during regularly scheduled department, division and campus meetings in support of the TSTC mission.
- Other duties as assigned.
Education/Experience/Knowledge/Skills
- B.A. in Public Relations, Communication, Journalism, English
- One to five years in Public Relations, Communication, Journalism, English
- Journalism
- Writing/Editing
- External/Internal Communication
- Strategic Communication
- Media Relations
- Marketing
- Advertising
- Public Relations
- Social Media
- Project/Campaign Management
- Photography/Videography
- Publications/Print media
- Web Design
- Multi-Media
- Willing to Travel
- This job description covers a position in which the percentage of time spent on the essential functions will vary based on the workload and will ultimately be determined by the supervisor.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Texas State Technical College (TSTC), as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. TSTC is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.
Employment Eligibility Verification
If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at TSTC.
Background Checks
A criminal history background check will be required for the finalist(s) under consideration for this position.
