Communications Coordinator

Michigan State University; East Lansing (MI); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Michigan State University’s Honors College seeks a communications professional to strategize, edit, and produce materials for internal and external audiences. You will assist with web page design, content management, and multimedia interviewing.

The role includes creating social content, mentoring student staff, and analyzing content effectiveness to improve outreach. Remote-friendly with 1–2 days on the East Lansing campus.

Qualifications

• Four-year college degree in Communications, Telecommunications, Journalism, Marketing, or Public Relations; or equivalent.
• Up to six months of related and progressively responsible experience in internal communications, media, or marketing.
• Knowledge of AP Style best practices; strong writing and proofreading abilities.

Responsibilities

• Strategize, review, edit, and produce communications materials for target audiences.
• Assist with web page design, maintenance, and content management.
• Research and conduct interviews to generate materials for traditional and digital media.
• Create and schedule social media content.
• Take initiative and work independently on select projects.
• Assist in training and mentorship of student employees or interns.
• Generate reports on content effectiveness and modify strategies based on data-driven insights.
• Represent the Honors College at designated events.
• Collaborate with other parts of the Honors College to support communications needs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Writing

Proofreading

Independent work

Mentorship

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications or related field

Tools

Adobe Creative Cloud

Wordpress

Social media scheduling software

Job description

Position Summary

Responsibilities Of This Position Will Include

• Strategizing, reviewing, editing, and producing communications materials for distribution to target audiences.
• Assisting with web page design, maintenance, and content management.
• Researching and conducting interviews to generate materials for traditional and digital media.
• Creating and scheduling social media content.
• Taking initiative and working independently on select projects.
• Assisting in the training and mentorship of student employees and/or interns.
• Generating reports on content effectiveness and modifying strategies based on data-driven insights.
• Representing the Honors College at designated events.
• Collaborating with other parts of the Honors College, such as the Distinguished Student Awards Office, to assist with their specific communications and marketing needs.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills in all areas are not expected or required to be a strong candidate.

NOTE: Although this position is designated as remote-friendly, it is expected the position will be hybrid, with the role having 1-2 days per week spent on the East Lansing Campus as mutually agreed upon with the supervisor.

Minimum Requirements

Knowledge equivalent to that which normally would be acquired by completing a four-year college degree program in Communications, Telecommunications, Journalism, Marketing, or Public Relations; up to six months of related and progressively more responsible or expansive work 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; public presentation; or radio production; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Desired Qualifications

• Specialized experience in either journalism, videography, photography, web development, social media, or graphic design
• Experience in Adobe Creative Cloud, Wordpress, or social media scheduling software
• Knowledge of AP Style best practices
• Strong writing and proofreading skills
• Multiple years of professional experience in a related role

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 or CV
• Brief cover letter expressing interest in the position
• Creative portfolio, or links to 3-5 work samples

Work Hours

STANDARD 8-5

Website

honorscollege.msu.edu

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.

Bidding eligibility ends October 20, 2026, 11:55 PM