Communications and Marketing Associate

Inside Higher Ed; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 51,500 - 67,250; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious university is seeking a Marketing and Communications Specialist responsible for executing strategies to promote departmental achievements. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and proven experience in digital marketing and content creation. This fully in-person role works with faculty and staff to manage communications initiatives and strengthen stakeholder relationships. The position offers a competitive salary ranging from $51,500 to $67,250 annually.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in journalism, communications, marketing, or related fields.
• Experience with social media platforms and digital marketing strategies.
• Ability to lead communications initiatives and content creation.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all departmental digital and print marketing and communications.
• Develop and execute a comprehensive stakeholder communications strategy.
• Manage the department’s website, social media, and newsletters.

Skills

Content Creation

Communication Skills

Digital Marketing

Social Media Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in communication, journalism, marketing, or related field

Master's degree in communication, journalism, marketing, or related field

Tools

Web Content Management Systems (CMS)

Analytics Tools

Job description

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Job Title: Communications and Marketing Associate

Department: FAES | Animal Sciences

The Department of Animal Sciences at The Ohio State University College of Food, Agricultural and Environmental Sciences is seeking a dynamic and creative Marketing and Communications Specialist. This position plays a key role in shaping and executing strategies to promote and communicate the impact of the department’s mission in teaching, research and Extension. This role reports to the Department Chair and collaborates with faculty, staff, and stakeholders to develop engaging narratives that resonate with different types of audiences. This is a fully in-person role, with expectation of regular, on-campus presence.

Key Responsibilities

• Content Creation and Strategy: Oversee all departmental digital and print marketing and communications, ensuring content is aligned with the department's mission. Collaborate with faculty, staff, and students to develop and showcase departmental accomplishments. Write articles, press releases, and promotional materials to highlight key events, research, and department achievements.
• Stakeholder Communications: Develop and execute a comprehensive stakeholder communications strategy that strengthens relationships with external audiences, including alumni, industry partners, donors, Extension partners, and university leadership; proactively translate departmental priorities, initiatives, and impacts into clear, compelling, audience-appropriate messaging across channels; support leadership communications needs and ensure consistent, strategic alignment with CFAES and university-wide messaging. Assist with departmental annual reporting, communicating the impact of the department.
• Recruitment and Student Engagement Marketing: Develop and implement communication and marketing strategies for student recruitment. Create promotional materials for prospective students, ensuring content highlights the strengths of the department's programs and research, along with student engagement opportunities. Work with faculty and staff to identify key recruitment opportunities and craft messaging to attract prospective students to the department.
• Web and Social Media Management: Lead the development of web content, including storytelling and strategic narrative creation. Manage the department’s website, social media platforms, and newsletters to maintain a consistent digital presence. Analyze web traffic and social media engagement using analytics tools to adjust and optimize communication strategies.

Education and Experience

Required Education

Bachelor’s degree in communication, journalism, marketing, or related field, or equivalent experience. 2 years minimum experience required.

Desired Education

Master's degree in communication, journalism, marketing, or related field.

Required Experience

Proven experience in journalism, communications, marketing, or related fields; ability to lead communications initiatives and content creation, including website management; experience with social media platforms and digital marketing strategies; must be collaborative and work well in a team-oriented environment with superior verbal and written communications skills

Desired Experience

Expertise in writing and editing across multiple styles and media; experience in web content management systems (CMS)

Additional Information

This job profile is a Marketing Communications Specialist (S2 level) position on the career roadmap.

Position pay range- $51,500.00 - $67,250.00/annual.

The offer for this position will fall within this range based on internal equity, unit’s available budget, and the candidate’s qualifications

Location: Animal Science Building (0156)

Position Type: Regular

Scheduled Hours: 40

Shift: First Shift

Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.

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