Communications & Marketing Specialist

USA (Hybrid)

$65K/yr – $73K/yrMid Level2+ years expFull time

Posted 6 hrs ago

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Job Summary

Own the ITRE social media and content marketing programs from strategy through execution, including content creation, community management, SEO, reporting, and events coordination.

  • Lead and execute marketing plans for safety campaigns
  • Develop and manage social media strategy and content across channels

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Marketing
  • Content Creation: Create content including digital ads, outreach materials, graphics, short-form videos, and strategic messaging to drive traffic to ITRE resources, events, and classes.
  • Collaboration: Work closely with graphic designers and video producers on ITRE Creative Team to produce graphics and videos for public outreach.
  • Promotional Strategy: Create and implement marketing plans for safety campaigns and events. Serve as Chair of the NC Traffic Safety Conference Marketing Subcommittee.
  • Social Media
  • Content Development: Craft engaging content (including copy, images, and short-form video) for ITRE pages.
  • Community Management: Monitor social channels, respond to comments/messages, and foster a positive, active community on ITRE pages.
  • Strategy & Planning: Develop and execute a comprehensive social media strategy aligned with broader marketing goals and brand identity.
  • Email Newsletters
  • Content Strategy and Development: Write email newsletters, including the monthly Traffic Safety Advocate, NCTSC , RailTAP, and the quarterly LTAP newsletter.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree and two years of experience related to the area of assignment; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Proven working experience in digital marketing
  • Demonstrable experience leading and managing SEO / SEM , marketing database, email, social media and/or display advertising campaigns
  • Strong editing and proofreading skills
  • Social media management experience
  • Excellent organizational skills
  • Strong attention to detail

Preferred

  • Knowledge of behavior change communication, public health marketing, and/or psychology of persuasion
  • Working knowledge of ad serving tools
  • Experience with the development, tracking, and management of paid advertising, including social media advertising and traditional advertising
  • Experience in video production
  • Graphic design
  • Knowledge and experience with Search Engine Optimization

Benefits

  • Medical , Dental , and Vision
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • Retirement Programs
  • Disability Plans
  • Life Insurance
  • Accident Plan
  • Paid Time Off and Other Leave Programs
  • 12 Holidays Each Year
  • Tuition and Academic Assistance
  • And so much more!
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North Carolina State University

With more than 34,000 students and 7,000 faculty and staff, North Carolina State University is a comprehensive university known for its leadership in education and research, and globally recognized for its science, technology, engineering and mathematics leadership.NC State students, faculty and staff are focused. As one of the leading land-grant institutions in the nation, NC State is committed to playing an active and vital role in improving the quality of life for the citizens of North Carolina, the nation and the world.

Raleigh, North Carolina, USA
21K employees (470 in marketing)

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
5M
Monthly Google Ads Budget
$115.8K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
44.2%
Direct
49.1%
Referral
5.1%
Social
0.8%
Paid
0.5%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~20.8K

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
470 (2% of company)
Median Tenure
5 years
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
1

Funding

Total Funding
$60.8M
Last Raise
$270.3K
Grant, 20 days ago

Funding History

  • Feb 2026
    Grant
  • Jun 2024
    Grant • $270.3K
  • Jun 2024
    Grant • $50K

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