Communications Specialist

East Peoria, IL (On-site)

$50K/yr – $57K/yrMid Level2+ years expFull time

Posted 2 weeks ago

Job Summary

Own and oversee internal and external communications, from planning and writing to proofreading, brand adherence, and video content creation, while coordinating interviews and supporting institutional reporting.

  • Drive multi-channel communications across platforms (CRM, web, email)
  • Maintain brand voice and confidentiality
  • Produce video content and support reports

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Write, edit, and proofread internal College communications, including emails, texts, web content, scripts, magazine articles, blogs, video, and other assigned projects.
  • Maintain a consistent brand and voice throughout all projects and ensure adherence to ICC Brand Standards.
  • Assist in writing and sending communication out of various platforms including CRM (Slate).
  • Coordinate interviews with current students and alumni to write feature stories.
  • Assist with the compilation, proofing, and final document preparation of institutional reports, accreditation materials, and faculty resources, including highly sensitive and confidential materials.
  • Ensure systematic organization of all communication pieces.
  • Conceptualize, shoot, and edit high-quality video content to drive public engagement, streamline internal communications, and support overarching digital marketing strategies across all institutional channels.
  • Perform related duties as required.

Requirements

  • Associate degree in communications, marketing, public relations, or equivalent.
  • Two years of experience in communications, marketing, agency, public relations, or related field.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including grammatical, copywriting, and editing skills.
  • Ability to organize work and set priorities in order to meet deadlines.
  • Ability to maintain professionalism and confidentiality with all levels of staff.

Preferred

  • Experience in higher education.
  • Experience in WordPress.
  • Experience using a CRM or mass email distribution software.
  • Knowledge of Associated Press writing guidelines.

Benefits

  • paid time off;
  • 11 paid holidays; 2 floating holidays
  • medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance;
  • tuition waivers for employee, spouse and dependent children;
  • on-site childcare center;
  • 403(b) retirement plans; and
  • State University Retirement System pension plan.
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Illinois Central College

Illinois Central College (ICC) is a community college located in the greater Peoria area. The college opened its doors 1967 to more than 2,000 students. Today the college annually serves more than 13,000 students and offers more than 1,500 classes per semester. As an open access college, ICC welcomes any student who is willing to learn.ICC's mission is: Illinois Central College cultivates student learning and enriches the community by offering an exceptional educational experience rooted in accessibility, belonging,ICC offers 55 programs of study leading to an Associate in Arts or Science degree; 52 programs of study leading to an Associate Degree in Applied Science; and 61 programs leading to occupational certificates. ICC serves 10 central Illinois counties, with most students residing in Peoria, Tazewell, and Woodford counties. The community college district (514) covers 2,322 square miles.Illinois Central College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of College and Schools. It is the policy of this college that no person, on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, or veteran's status shall be discriminated against in employment, in educational programs and activities, or in admissions.For more information about ICC, contact info@icc.edu or call (309) 694-5-ICC.

Founded in 1967
East Peoria, Illinois, USA
1.1K employees (17 in marketing)

Salaries

Posted range

$50K/yr – $57K/yr

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Marketing Team

Median Tenure
20 years
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
2

Funding

Total Funding
$4.9M
Last Raise
$4.9M
Grant, 1 years ago

Funding History

  • Jan 2025
    Grant • $4.9M

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148.6K
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$419
Traffic Source Mix
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42.2%
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53.7%
Referral
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Social
0.3%
Paid
0.2%

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Communications Specialist

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