Communications Professional

West Lafayette, IN (Unknown)

Salary Not AvailableMid Level3+ years exp

Posted 1 day ago

Job Summary

Own and execute the College of Education's communications content across digital and print platforms, including graphics, social media, photography, and video, while maintaining branding and analyzing metrics.

  • Content creation and publishing on social channels
  • Brand consistency and performance analytics

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Supports the College of Education’s Office of Communications by creating engaging digital and print content that aligns with the university’s brand.
  • Responsibilities include designing graphics; creating and publishing social media content; maintaining the college’s social media channels in collaboration with the Director of Communication; and collecting and analyzing monthly social media metrics to assess performance and inform content strategies.
  • The position also photographs events and people, produces and edits videos and social media reels, and provides communications support to the Director of Communication, Dean, department heads, faculty, and staff as needed.
  • Ensures consistency in branding and messaging across all internal and external communications.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in graphic design, communications or related field
  • A minimum of three (3)+ years’ experience producing graphics and maintaining social media platforms
  • Creativity and professionalism in graphic design, social media execution, photography, and videography;
  • Initiative to learn industry best practices;
  • Good communication skills via social media and also with the Director of Communication, communications team, and clients;
  • Able to work independently under supervision;
  • Produce assets according to deadlines;
  • Must have a mindset to learn about new trends and ideas and implement them in daily work.

Benefits

  • Purdue University offers a substantial Benefit Package including medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as a generous paid time off package for sick and vacation days
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Purdue University is a vast laboratory for discovery. The university is known not only for science, technology, engineering, and math programs, but also for our imagination, ingenuity, and innovation. It’s a place where those who seek an education come to make their ideas real — especially when those transformative discoveries lead to scientific, technological, social, or humanitarian impact.Founded in 1869 in West Lafayette, Indiana, the university proudly serves its state as well as the nation and the world. Academically, Purdue’s role as a major research institution is supported by top-ranking disciplines in pharmacy, business, engineering, and agriculture. More than 39,000 students are enrolled here. All 50 states and 130 countries are represented. Add about 950 student organizations and Big Ten Boilermaker athletics, and you get a college atmosphere that’s without rival.

West Lafayette, Indiana, USA
26K employees (431 in marketing)
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90% CEO approval

Salaries

Communications median pay in the United States

$93K/yr

Most pay falls between $70K and $138K. Based on 5,795 salaries.

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Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
431 (2% of company)
Median Career Experience
2 years
Median Tenure
7 years
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
3

Funding

Total Funding
$67.9M
Last Raise
$1.9M
Grant, 1 years ago

Funding History

  • Sep 2024
    Grant • $1.9M
  • Sep 2024
    Grant • $34.9M
  • May 2024
    Grant • $6.2M

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
13.6M
Monthly Google Ads Budget
$5.4M
Traffic Source Mix
Search
56%
Direct
35.1%
Referral
7.8%
Social
0.4%
Paid
0.6%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~25.8K

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Communications Professional

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