Communications Specialist II

College Station, TX (On-site)

Salary Not AvailableMid Level2+ years expFull time

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Job Summary

Own the end-to-end design and social media strategy for the division, delivering branded visuals and engaging content across print, web, and social platforms.

  • Own the end-to-end design and social media strategy for the division
  • Deliver branded visuals and engaging content across print, web, and social platforms

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Graphic Design and Brand Management
  • Design and assist with the development process for engaging, informative communications projects and marketing campaigns that raise awareness for division events, initiatives and services.
  • Contribute to all graphics and visual elements including layout, typography and photography elements.
  • Support additional design needs for projects including but not limited to brochures, posters, social media, digital signage, web, emails, etc., and utilize products in Adobe Creative Suite, Canva and MARQ.
  • Provide direction of the design and development process for communication projects, including pieces for print, web, social media, web and email marketing.
  • Ensure all materials adhere to university brand guidelines.
  • Adhere to project priorities and deadlines.
  • Social Media Strategy and Content Creation
  • Create, develop and implement social media communications plans across multiple channels.
  • Research social trends, ideas, competitors’ best-in-class examples, and cutting-edge executions to inform and propose new content.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Two years of related experience.
  • 1-3 years of communications experience, graphic design, social media, visual media creation and branding.
  • 1-3 years of experience working in Adobe Creative Suite.
  • 1-3 years of experience working in social media management systems like Sprout Social or similar.
  • 1-3 years of experience editing videos in apps like CapCut, Canva or the Adobe Creative Suite.
  • Intermediate proficiency in photography and videography, including editing photos and videos.
  • Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite and Canva.
  • Ability to plan and organize effectively, as well as understand and solve complex problems.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to communicate with individuals and groups in both verbal/written forms.

Preferred

  • Bachelor’s degree in graphic design, communications, digital media, marketing, visual media.
  • 1-3 years of communications experience, graphic design, social media, visual media creation and branding.
  • 1-3 years of experience working in Adobe Creative Suite.
  • 1-3 years of experience working in social media management systems like Sprout Social or similar.
  • 1-3 years of experience editing videos in apps like CapCut, Canva or the Adobe Creative Suite.
  • Competency in WordPress and web.

Benefits

  • 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
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