Communications and Marketing Specialist

Auburn, AL (On-site)

Salary Not AvailableMid Level4+ years expFull time

Posted 3 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive college communications by producing content and coordinating materials for the Samuel Ginn College of Engineering, with a bachelor’s degree in journalism/communications and 4 years of related experience.

  • Own content production across print/web materials for multiple departments and centers
  • Must-have: Bachelor’s degree in Journalism/Communications and 4 years in marketing/communications
  • Standout: Higher-education writing/editing or project-management experience

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Develops marketing and communication collateral to promote the vision, mission, goals and achievements of the Samuel Ginn College of Engineering.
  • Researches, composes and produces content for dissemination through a variety of mediums, such as internal or external publications, brochures, posters, newsletters, websites, presentations, press packages, or broadcast media within the candidate’s beat responsibilities.
  • Producing print/web pieces for departments, offices, research centers and others within the candidate’s beat responsibilities.
  • Coordinates and serves as a liaison for the production of materials to include graphic design, photography and videography accompanying print/web pieces within the candidate’s beat responsibilities.
  • Coordinates marketing and communication calendars, production schedules and deadlines, including coordination of work carried out by external vendors.
  • Submits material to journals, associations or other external media, either proactively or in response to requests.
  • Evaluates effectiveness of communications, public relations, and/or marketing programs.
  • Prepares press releases and participates in public relations activities.
  • Serves as the liaison for special events and meetings within the candidate’s beat responsibilities by producing scripts and/or coordinating programs, videos, graphics or more.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Communications, Marketing or related field and 4 years of Experience in marketing and communications services to include print journalism.
  • SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED FOR EXPERIENCE: Yes, When a candidate has the required education, but lacks the required experience, they may normally apply additional appropriate education toward the experience requirement, at a rate of one (1) year relevant education per year of required experience.

Preferred

  • Proficient in AP Style, writing and editing of news, feature, technical, web and advertising content.
  • Project management of a variety of print, web and social media projects.
  • Some photography experience is helpful.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite and Adobe CC software, including InDesign.
  • Extensive experience in the areas noted and in writing/editing in a higher education setting.

Benefits

  • Life-Changing Impact: Our work changes lives through research, instruction, and outreach, making a lasting impact on our students, our communities, and the world.
  • Culture of Excellence: We are committed to leveraging our strengths, resources, collaboration, and innovation as a top employer in higher education.
  • We’re Here for You: Auburn offers generous benefits, educational opportunities, and a culture of support and work/life balance.
  • Sweet Home Alabama: The Auburn/Opelika area offers southern charm, vibrant downtown scenes, top-ranked schools, and easy access to Atlanta, Birmingham, and the Gulf of Mexico beaches.
  • A Place for Everyone: Auburn is committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, and students are welcomed, valued, respected, and engaged.
  • Ready to lead and shape the future of higher education? Apply today! War Eagle!
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Auburn University

Auburn University is a comprehensive land, space and sea grant research institution blending arts and applied sciences. The university continuously changes to accommodate today's needs, while still respecting the traditions and spirit of Auburn. As we grow and change, Auburn will always continue its tradition of excellence.The main campus had an enrollment during fall of 2017 of 29,776. Auburn University offers degrees in 15 schools and colleges at the undergraduate, graduate and professional levels.Auburn University is known not only for its academic excellence, but also for its impact on Alabama as well. A recent study determined Auburn had a nearly $4 billion economic impact on the state of Alabama, including a $1.5 billion impact on the economy and a $2.4 billion impact in "human capital." Auburn's Technical Assistance Center, a collaborative engineering and business outreach unit, performs hundreds of projects annually for state industry, generating millions of dollars in increased efficiencies and saving or creating hundreds of jobs statewide.

Auburn, Alabama, USA
11K employees (543 in marketing)

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
2M
Monthly Google Ads Budget
$101.1K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
38.6%
Direct
49.5%
Referral
10.4%
Social
0.5%
Paid
0.9%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~11.4K

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
393 (3% of company)
Median Career Experience
12 years
Median Tenure
6.5 years
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
7

Funding

Total Funding
$25.9M
Last Raise
$50K
Grant, 9 months ago

Funding History

  • Jun 2025
    Grant • $50K
  • Oct 2024
    Grant
  • Jun 2024
    Grant • $893.2K

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