Communications Coordinator

Texas A&M University System; College Station (TX); Sur place; USD 55 000 - 75 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Texas A&M University is seeking a Communications Coordinator for the VMBS to craft science-focused news releases, feature stories, and digital content for internal and external audiences. The role oversees editorial calendars and web posting to boost VMBS visibility and aligns with institutional identity standards.

The successful candidate will manage content creation and editing, coordinate interviews, and support campaigns across digital and print platforms, ensuring high quality

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Three years of communications and/or marketing experience.

Responsabilités

• Writing news releases, feature stories, and other content for web and print with emphasis on science topics.
• Supports production of VMBS Marketing & Communications content with the team.
• Develops sources and conducts interviews.
• Contributes to editorial calendar and timing of story releases.
• Generates story ideas.
• Ensures materials conform to VMBS, Texas A&M and journalistic standards.
• Responds to inquiries and tracks news coverage.
• Covers VMBS-related events.

Connaissances

Verbal communication

Copy editing

Interviews

Project coordination

Formation

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Outils

CMS

SEO

Description du poste

Job Title: Communications Coordinator

Agency: Texas A&M University

Department: Dean Of Veterinary Medicine

Proposed Minimum Salary: Commensurate

Job Location: College Station, Texas

Job Type: Staff

Job Description

Our Commitment

Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & lived experiences. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.

Who we are

The Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (VMBS) is an institution that represents 100 years of growth from a small school of veterinary medicine in 1916 to its present role as a major veterinary educational, medical, and research center. Today, we are one of the largest schools of veterinary medicine in the United States, training nearly 600 Doctor of Veterinary Medicine students each year. We support collaboration and teamwork that turns today's discoveries into proactive solutions for animals, humans, and the environment. Together, we strive to support the goals of the faculty, staff and students in teaching, research and outreach programs.

What we want

The Communications Coordinator, under general supervision, supports the creation of news and feature stories (including research, medical and/or science communication-based content for the VMBS), digital content, newsletters, and other informational/promotional materials for both internal and external audiences. Oversees the planning and posting of editorial/news content to the web to increase visibility of the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences. Manages the college's calendaring system. Supports the creation of content for, editing of, and designs in the production of other VMBS-related informational and promotional materials and presentations, including campaigns for digital and multimedia communications platforms. Ensures communications in all mediums are of the highest quality, are consistent with the VMBS' and Texas A&M University's stated values and align with established institutional identity standards.

What you need to know

Salary: Commensurate based on education and experience

Schedule/Location: Full-time | Mon - Fri | 8am-5pm | College Station, TX

Please note: Persons in this position are considered essential when the University declares an emergency, campus closure, class cancellations, etc., and are therefore required to report to work and remain on duty unless/until relieved by the direct supervisor.

Qualifications

• Required Education and Experience: Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Three years of communications and/or marketing experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in communications, writing, English, or related field.
• Experience writing about complex topics, such as science, medicine, technology, or research, for a variety of audiences.
• Familiarity with higher education goals, structures, and communication standards.
• Experience using content management systems (CMS) to manage web content.
• Familiarity with SEO and SEM best practices.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment.
• Self-starter, motivated intrinsically to accomplish objectives.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with excellent proofreading and copy-editing abilities and strong attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Ability to present information clearly and concisely.
• Proficiency in AP Style Guide.
• Knowledge of communicating with large audiences through online communications platforms.
• Highest level of professionalism and respect for confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Writing, Editing, and Planning: Collects information for and writes news releases, feature stories, and other content for the web, handouts, magazines, video scripts, and/or other promotional materials in print and/or electronic format, with an emphasis on research, medical, and/or other science topics.
• Supports the production of general content in collaboration with other VMBS Marketing & Communications team members, including helping team members proactively maintain and update materials as needed.
• Develops sources and conducts interviews.
• Contributes to editorial calendar and advises on timing of release of stories.
• Generates story ideas.
• Assures print and web-based products conform to VMBS, Texas A&M, and journalistic standards.
• Responds to inquiries and tracks news coverage, as necessary.
• Covers VMBS-related events.

Web Communications

Supports the content maintenance of the VMBS website and affiliated VMBS web properties, including posting stories