Communications Specialist - University Communications and Marketing

San Luis Obispo, CA (Hybrid)

$5K/mo – $7K/moMid Level2+ years expFull time

Posted 2 hrs ago

Job Summary

Own and coordinate content production that supports Cal Polys brand across print, web, video and social media, in collaboration with the university storytelling team and UCM leadership.

  • Lead cross-team content development and execution aligned with brand strategies
  • Leverage campus events and current affairs to secure positive media coverage
  • Ensure high-quality writing and editing for internal and external publications

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Reporting to UCM’s Associate Vice President for University Communications and Marketing, this position is a member of the UCM marketing team and works closely with members of the university storytelling team to identify, develop and coordinate the production of content that supports Cal Poly’s brand strategies across a wide variety of channels including print, web, video and social media.

Requirements

  • Working knowledge of and ability to apply standard theories, practices, principles and techniques related to communications in the public affairs, media, and/or marketing fields.
  • Demonstrated ability to keep abreast of campus events and subject matter expertise in relation to current events to identify and capitalize on opportunities that will promote the university and increase positive media coverage.
  • Strong writing and editing skills to quickly produce clear and concise standard documents for internal and external publication.
  • Equivalent to a bachelor's degree in a related field and two years of relevant experience. Additional experience which demonstrates acquired and successfully applied knowledge and abilities shown above may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis. An advanced degree in a related field may be substituted for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.

Benefits

  • Cal Poly offers a best-in-class benefits program, including health, dental and vision insurance, retirement participation in the Public Employees' Retirement System, and educational benefits for eligible employees.
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California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo

Founded in 1901, California Polytechnic State University (Cal Poly) is one of five comprehensive polytechnic universities in the U.S., with about 18,000 undergraduate and 900 graduate students. Located in San Luis Obispo, 200 miles north of Los Angeles, Cal Poly maintains a guiding philosophy of “Learn By Doing” that is reflected in the school’s comprehensive curriculum combining technical and professional training with the arts and humanities. When you graduate from Cal Poly, you won’t just know theory you will be able to think critically and know how to solve real-world problems. Today, Cal Poly is among the most selective public universities in the United States. Under President Armstrong’s leadership, Cal Poly’s national reputation is growing and, according to payscale.com, the return on investment for graduating students is consistently on a par with some of the most prestigious universities in California. Visit www.calpoly.edu to learn more. For Cal Poly Jobs, Visit: http://ow.ly/THgQcAwards & Recognition in 2014: - #1 Public-Master's University in the West by U.S. News. 22 consecutive years- #70 out of 1,500 colleges for "best overall value"- #13 among public schools for graduates' median salaries- #7 among public universities for return on investment- #4 in the nation for Aerospace & Computer Engineering- #5 in the nation for ROI, Orfalea College of Business- #1 in the nation for Industrial/Manufacturing Engineering- #3 in the nation for Civil Engineering- #1 in the nation for Architecture and Design- #4 Aerospace Engineering program in the nation for universities that do not offer a doctorate- Top 10 colleges for highest paid graduates in the field of Education

Founded in 1901
San Luis Obispo, California, USA
4.5K employees (256 in marketing)

Salaries

Posted range

$5K/mo – $7K/mo

Taken straight from the job posting.

Communications median pay in the United States

$93K/yr

Most pay falls between $70K and $138K. Based on 5,880 salaries.

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Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
173 (4% of company)
Median Tenure
7.5 years
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
2

Funding

Total Funding
$2.1M
Last Raise
$444.6K
Grant, 3 years ago

Funding History

  • Apr 2023
    Grant • $444.6K
  • Jan 2018
    Grant • $1.7M

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
2M
Monthly Google Ads Budget
$76.6K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
39.3%
Direct
55.9%
Referral
3.1%
Social
1%
Paid
0.5%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~4.5K
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Communications Specialist - University Communications and Marketing

California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo · San Luis Obispo, CA · Hybrid