Communications Specialist

Position Details
Position Information
Position Title
Communications Specialist
Position Number
FSP10400PBLC03
Division
Communications
Department
Communications-Dep
Job Description
The purpose of this position is to aid in the strategic marketing plan to promote community awareness of the college and produce a positive image to help student recruitment, enhance employer satisfaction, and increase funding. Assists with development and implementation of a media relations plan (hard copy and digital) to build strong community and student engagement.
Required Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
Education and Experience:

• Requires Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, or related field.
• Approximately one - two years of related experience required, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of word processing, social media, and photography/videography preferred.
• Knowledge of social media marketing; exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written; able to work through multiple tasks simultaneously; able to manage time efficiently; able to collaborate with others; strong attention to detail.

Physical Demands
This job requires frequently talking or hearing, occasionally standing, occasionally walking, occasionally reaching with hands and arms, occasionally gripping, or feeling with hands, typing/repetitive movement, occasionally stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling, and frequently sitting. Occasionally required to lift 10 pounds or more.
Salary
$38,664-$42,924
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
S090P
Number of Vacancies
1
Desired Start Date
11/01/2023
Position End Date (if temporary)
Job Open Date
09/20/2023
Job Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
Job Duties
Job Duty Name
Job Duties
Essential Duties:

• Implements internal and external communications plans, programs, and tactics through appropriate channels; contributes to the development of the communications plans in collaboration with direct supervisor.
• Works collaboratively in concepting, executing, and evaluating integrated communications through a variety of channels such as mass email, website, newsletters, print and digital publications, events, etc.
• Builds and maintains relationships with outside media personnel/journalists and marketing partners.
• Designs (or assists with design), creates copy for, drafts, and produces of a variety of communications and creative materials, including internal announcements, video scripts, executive talking points, internal and external newsletters, banners, signage, presentations, invitations, annual reports, and other related projects - all in a high-quality and timely manner.
• Writes news releases for the College's website, social media pages, local media.
• Ensures communication materials effectively capture key messages, including the organization's business objectives, values, mission, and priorities.
• Plans for and manages digital marketing, advertising, and communication of courses and activities for the College (including web and social media).
• Provides prompt and professional response to social media content.
• Tracks analytics, pull reports when needed.
• Manages small edits on the website and conducts frequent website audits.
• Sets up photo/video shoots and photographs/videos college programs, people, special events, etc. for use in college print and digital marketing, such as publications, news releases, advertisements, website, social media, and other special projects.
• Photographs/videos special events and program activities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Essential Duty?
Yes
Percentage Of Time
100