Communications and Content Coordinator / Communications Coordinator

MSU Careers Recent Jobs; East Lansing (MI); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Remote-friendly environment

Job summary

MSU College of Nursing is seeking a Communications and Content Coordinator to craft and distribute content across channels and tell the college story. The role blends journalism-style storytelling with social media leadership and collaborative marketing.

The hybrid position requires on-campus presence at least three days per week, with local travel to capture stories. Strong writing, coordination, and editor skills are expected.

Qualifications

• Four-year degree in Communications, Telecommunications, Journalism, Marketing or Public Relations.
• At least six months in internal communications or related media/marketing fields.
• Strong writing, editing, and AP style knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Identify and produce attention-grabbing content for newsletters and communications.
• Lead social media efforts for college stakeholders.
• Incorporate AI tools for personalized engagement in communications and marketing.
• Assist in creating post-meeting communications and marketing materials.
• Plan and post content across social networks to engage audiences.
• Design and distribute internal and external newsletters.
• Coordinate merchandise purchases for events and recruitment.
• Cover college-hosted events and activities.

Skills

Content creation

Social media leadership

Journalistic storytelling

AI-based platforms

Adobe Creative Suite

Canva

Public speaking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications/Marketing/Journalism/Public Relations

Tools

Adobe Photoshop

Premiere Pro

Canva

Facebook Business

Instagram

LinkedIn

Mailchimp

Microsoft 365

Sitecore

Sprout Social

Job description

Working/Functional Title

Communications and Content Coordinator

Position Summary

The College of Nursing is hiring a Communications and Content Coordinator to assist with content creation and distribution across our various channels. This position is an important role in our ability to tell the story of the College of Nursing, raising our visibility and advancing our reputation. This individual will be creative and show self-initiative, have experience in journalistic storytelling and be social media savvy. The ideal candidate must be collaborative and be able to manage and execute several tasks simultaneously. This position is a hybrid role, with an expectation of at least three days per week on campus, including traveling locally to capture stories.

Position responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Identify and produce attention-grabbing content, both written and visual, for, but not limited to, newsletters and other communications
• Serve as social media lead for college stakeholders, including faculty, staff, and students, in content creation
• Uses agentic AI to deliver personalized engagement in communications and marketing
• Participates or leads marketing-communications intake meetings with clients; then assists in creating post meeting communications and marketing materials
• Plans, coordinates, aggregates and/or produces and posts content across social media networks to connect with and engage key audiences
• Design and distribute internal and external newsletters
• Coordinate merchandise purchases in college for events and recruitment
• Participate in and covers college hosted events and activities

Minimum Requirements

Knowledge equivalent to that which normally would be acquired by completing a four-year degree program in Communications, Telecommunications, Journalism, Marketing, or Public Relations. Six months or more of experience in internal communications; news, broadcasting, and print media, and/or marketing, advertising, and creative services; graphic design; word processing; desktop publishing; web design; presentation software; spreadsheet and/or database software; media relations; public presentation; or radio presentation.

Desired Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in marketing, journalism, communications or public relations. A minimum of two years of experience in marketing and communications, preferably in higher education and/or health care. Proven experience working with traditional and emerging communications and marketing tools, including AI-based platforms and Adobe products (Photoshop, Premiere Pro, etc.), Canva, Facebook Business, Instagram, LinkedIn, Mailchimp, Microsoft products (including SharePoint), Sitecore, Sprout Social, TikTok, YouTube, X , AI tools and more.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to simplify complex information for a wide range of audiences. Demonstrated copyediting and proofreading skills and knowledge of AP style. Strong public speaking and presentation skills would be a plus. Strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines. Ability to work in a fast-paced, evolving environment, with a proactive approach to identifying new opportunities and adapting to changing needs.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

Required Application Materials

Resume, cover letter and a contact list of three (3) professional references knowledgeable of your work.

Work Hours

STANDARD 8-5

Website

NURSING.MSU.EDU

Summary of Physical Demands

lifting 50 pounds or more with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing 25 pounds or more

Remote Work Statement

MSU strives to provide a flexible work environment and this position has been designated as remote-friendly. Remote-friendly means some or all of the duties can be performed remotely as mutually agreed upon.

The Bidding Eligibility ends on 09/08/2026 at 11:55 PM

Advertised: Sep 2, 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: Sep 8, 2026 Eastern Daylight Time