Communication Specialist

Brown University; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Brown University invites a Communications Specialist to join the History and Anthropology departments. The role focuses on developing and implementing internal and external communications, elevating department profiles, and managing websites, social media, and marketing materials.

The position also leads alumni outreach and engagement, partnering with department leadership to reach diverse campus constituencies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, marketing, public affairs or a related field.
• 3-5 years related professional experience in planning for marketing, communications, development and outreach, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with a proven ability to work with a diverse population of faculty, staff and students.
• Demonstrated strong written communication and presentation skills with special attention to detail/accuracy and audience.
• Knowledge and command of evolving social media platforms.
• Ability to sustain a high level of productivity and work independently while being part of a collaborative team.
• Sound judgment, discretion and confidentiality in handling sensitive matters.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including strong command of MLA, Chicago and/or AP editorial style.
• Flexibility in adjusting to changing demands.
• Proficiency with Google Drive, MS Office, Google. Experience with Canva, Illustrator, and Mailchimp.
• Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite, especially Photoshop, InDesign and Premier, and the capacity to manage design vendors.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with department managers and chairs to manage internal and external communications for History and Anthropology.
• Develop and implement communications and outreach to elevate the departments’ profile across campus and in the higher education community.
• Manage website content and social media platforms for both departments and prepare marketing materials (print and digital).
• Lead alumni outreach and engagement efforts to strengthen the department network.

Skills

Excellent written communication

Excellent oral communication

Interpersonal skills

Social media proficiency

Google Drive

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in communications or related field

3-5 years related professional experience

Tools

Canva

Illustrator

Mailchimp

Photoshop

InDesign

Premiere

Job description

Job Description: The Communications Specialist for the departments of History and Anthropology is a dynamic individual with very strong written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills. The Specialist will collaborate with the department managers and chairs of these departments to manage internal and external communications to engage the departments’ many constituencies. This position is responsible for developing and implementing communications and outreach for the departments that will effectively elevate the profile of the departments and their programs across campus, among their constituents, and in the broader higher education community. This position is responsible for managing website content for the two departments, social media platforms, and marketing materials (print and digital, with a focus on a digital-first communications strategy). The position will also lead alumni outreach and engagement efforts.

Job Description: The Communications Specialist for the departments of History and Anthropology is a dynamic individual with very strong written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills. The Specialist will collaborate with the department managers and chairs of these departments to manage internal and external communications to engage the departments’ many constituencies. This position is responsible for developing and implementing communications and outreach for the departments that will effectively elevate the profile of the departments and their programs across campus, among their constituents, and in the broader higher education community. This position is responsible for managing website content for the two departments, social media platforms, and marketing materials (print and digital, with a focus on a digital-first communications strategy). The position will also lead alumni outreach and engagement efforts.

Education And Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, marketing, public affairs or a related field.
• 3-5 years related professional experience in planning for marketing, communications, development and outreach, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with a proven ability to work with a diverse population of faculty, staff and students.
• Demonstrated strong written communication and presentation skills with special attention to detail/accuracy and audience.
• Knowledge and command of evolving social media platforms.
• Ability to sustain a high level of productivity and work independently while being part of a collaborative team.
• Sound judgment, discretion and confidentiality in handling sensitive matters.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including strong command of MLA, Chicago and/or AP editorial style.
• Flexibility in adjusting to changing demands.
• Proficiency with Google Drive, MS Office, Google. Experience with Canva, Illustrator, and Mailchimp.
• Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite, especially Photoshop, InDesign and Premier, and the capacity to manage design vendors.

Additional physical demands and working conditions

• Some nights and weekends may be required.

Why Brown?

Brown University is a leading research university that is distinct for its student-centered learning and deep sense of purpose. Our students, faculty, and staff are driven by the idea that their work will impact the world.

Brown University offers flexible work/life balance; summer hours, winter break, and a comprehensive Benefits package including time off, annual paid holidays; benefits offerings including health, dental, vision, tuition assistance, retirement, wellness, employee discounts, and more. Read more about the benefits of working at Brown here.

All offers of employment are contingent upon a criminal background check and education verification satisfactory to Brown University.

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