Communications Specialist II

Bryan, TX (On-site)

$55K/yr – $65K/yrFull time

Posted 6 weeks ago

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Job Description

Job Title
Communications Specialist II
Agency
Texas A&M University Health Science Center
Department
Com Marketing and Communications
Proposed Minimum Salary
Commensurate
Job Location
Bryan, Texas
Job Type
Staff
Job Description
Our Commitment
Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & lived experiences. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.  
Who We Are
As one of the fastest-growing academic health centers in the nation, Texas A&M Health encompasses five colleges and numerous centers and institutes working together to improve health through transformative education, innovative research and team-based health care delivery.
What We Want
The Communications Specialist II supports the Naresh K. Vashisht College of Medicine’s marketing and communications efforts through a mix of multimedia content creation, social media execution, and project coordination. This position is responsible for producing photo and video content, supporting digital and social media efforts, and helping manage the flow of communications projects.
What You Need To Know
Salary: $55,000-$65,000 and will be commensurate based on the selected hire’s education and experience.
Location/Schedule: Bryan, TX/Full-Time; This position may require work beyond normal office hours and/or work on weekends
Apply! Submitting a cover letter, CV/Resume to assist us with the review process. You may upload these documents on the application under CV/Resume.Required Education And Experience
  • Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, marketing, multimedia production, graphic design, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Two years of professional experience in communications, multimedia production, digital media, or related work
Preferred Qualifications
  • Four (4) years of professional experience in communications, multimedia production, digital media, or related work
  • Experience in higher education, academic medicine, healthcare, or other mission-driven organizations
  • Experience managing or contributing to organizational social media accounts
  • Experience capturing content in live or event-based environments
  • Basic graphic design skills or digital content (e.g. social graphics)
  • Experience coordinating projects or working with freelancers or external vendors
  • Familiarity with web content management systems and basic web editing
  • Familiarity with accessibility standards for digital and multimedia content
  • Demonstrated experience creating photo and video content, including shooting and editing
  • Demonstrated experience creating or supporting social media content and platforms
Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
  • Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing
  • Understanding of creating photo and video content, including shooting and editing
  • Social media content and platforms
  • Proficiency with video and photo editing tools (e.g. Adobe Premiere Pro, Lightroom, or similar)
  • Strong interpersonal communications skills and ability to coordinate with multiple stakeholders
  • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
  • Ability to handle confidential information with discretion
  • Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively
  • Proficiency with video and photo editing tools (e.g. Adobe Premiere Pro, Lightroom, or similar)
  • Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects, timelines, and priorities
Responsibilities
Multimedia Content Creation
  • Capture and produce photo and video content for digital platforms, events, and storytelling needs
  • Plan and execute shoots, including basic setup (lighting, audio, framing) in both structured and real-time environments
  • Edit and deliver content in platform-appropriate formats
  • Maintain and organize photo and video asset libraries for ongoing use
Social & Digital Content
  • Manage day-to-day social media execution, including content planning, scheduling, publishing, and optimization
  • Create and adapt graphic and multimedia content for social platforms
  • Monitor performance and engagement, identify trends, and recommend content adjustments
  • Contribute to ongoing improvement of social media presence through content insights and platform awareness
  • Assist with web updates, content adaptation, and basic writing as needed
Project Coordination
  • Help manage timelines and deliverables for communications projects (e.g. stories, campaigns, multimedia requests)
  • Coordinate with writers, designers, and freelancers to keep project moving and aligned with deadlines
  • Track progress, follow up on deliverables, and proactively address delays or gaps
  • Ensure smooth handoff between content creation and final delivery across platforms
Why Texas A&M University?
We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration.  Amenities associated with a major university, such as sporting and cultural events, state-of-the-art recreation facilities, the Bush Library and Museum, and much more await you.  Experience all that a big city has to offer but with a reasonable cost-of-living and no long commutes.  
  • Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life and AD&D, flexible spending accounts, and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums 
  • 12-15 days of annual paid holidays  
  • Up to eight hours of paid sick leave and at least eight hours of paid vacation each month 
  • Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas  
  • Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time 
  • Professional Development: All employees have access to free LinkedIn Learning training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more  
  • Educational release time and tuition assistance for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee 
  • Living Well, a program at Texas A&M that has been built by employees, for employees 
Instructions to Applicants: Applications received by Texas A&M University must either have all job application data entered, or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to prepopulate the online application.
All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.
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