Communications and Marketing Specialist at Kansas State University | Manhattan, KS | $55K/yr – $65K/yr

Kansas State University

Communications and Marketing Specialist

Manhattan, KS (Hybrid)

$55K/yr – $65K/yrMid LevelInternship

Posted 4 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive college communications by producing materials, managing media and campaigns, and aligning with brand standards.

Must-have: High school diploma with four years of relevant experience.
Standout: Demonstrated videography and Adobe Creative Cloud expertise.
Standout: Experience managing social media campaigns in higher education or agriculture.

Job Description

Responsibilities

Develop communications and marketing materials in support of College of Agriculture for external and internal audiences.
Produce internal College newsletter.
Provide photo and video support for College marketing campaigns and events.
Provide graphic design support for College communications and marketing needs.
Ensure all College marketing and communication aligns with University brand and accessibility standards.
Manage College of Ag social media accounts.
Develop digital media campaigns for a range of College stakeholders.
Provide service to the college and university as directed by the College of Agriculture Director of Communications and Marketing.

Requirements

Requires a high school diploma (or equivalent) and four years of Relevant Experience. Requirements May Be Met Through a Combination of work experience and education.

Preferred

Bachelor's degree in digital media, video production or other communications-related field.
Experience with digital media and managing social media campaigns.
Demonstrated expertise in video capture and production.
Graphic design expertise.
Foundational understanding of the agricultural sector and/or research.
Experience using Adobe Creative Cloud
Experience collaborating effectively with marketing, admissions or sales, stakeholder relations, and communication
Experience with content strategy in higher education and/or agriculture
Two to three years of experience in videography
Skills: photography, graphic design, copywriting, or social media strategy

Kansas State University

The KSU Foundation is K-State's strategic partner for philanthropy. We inspire and guide philanthropy toward university priorities to boldly advance K-State. Foundation staff members work in close partnership with university administrators, deans and faculty to secure charitable contributions from individuals, corporations and foundations to support identified priorities for the university and K-State 2025. Gifts received through the foundation fund undergraduate and graduate student scholarships, establish faculty chairs and professorships, provide college and departmental support, and enhance the campus infrastructure. After the money is raised, it must be prudently managed. This function is managed by foundation staff members who work under the guidance of an advisory committee of trustees.Note: The Kansas State University Foundation was established in 1944 and is a separate, independent entity chartered by the state of Kansas as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit education corporation. Gifts made to support K-State through the KSU Foundation are used according to the donor’s wishes and may not be reallocated by the state. Gifts to the foundation are tax-deductible to the full extent of the law.

Founded in 1944

Manhattan, Kansas, USA

210 employees (19 in marketing)

www.ksufoundation.org