Communications Specialist

Arizona State University; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Campus-based role

Job summary

Arizona State University’s Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law seeks a Communications Specialist to advance the college’s public image through engaging social media and storytelling. You will plan content, capture media, draft posts, and identify compelling stories for the ASU Law Newsroom in collaboration with faculty, staff and alumni.

The role supports recruitment, reputation building and strategic priorities, with a team-driven, innovative environment on campus in Downtown Phoenix.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree and 1 year of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills across formats, including storytelling for diverse audiences.
• Experience creating and curating engaging social media content and newsroom-style storytelling.

Responsibilities

• Develop creative, high-quality communications for graduate audiences using social media and the ASU Law Newsroom.
• Plan and schedule content calendars aligned with college priorities and events.
• Capture photos and video; draft copy for social channels and develop social-first concepts.
• Attend events to obtain media-friendly footage and real-time social coverage.
• Monitor trends, use analytics to inform content planning, and support media relations.

Skills

Communication

Writing

Editing

Storytelling

Content creation

Social media management

Interviewing sources

Education

Associate's degree

Tools

Salesforce

Microsoft Office

Google Suite

Job description

Job Profile:

Creative Services Specialist 1

Job Family:

Creative Services

Time Type:

Full time

Apply before 11:59 PM Arizona time the day before the posted End Date.

Minimum Qualifications:

Associate's degree and one (1) year of experience appropriate to the area of assignment/field; OR, Any equivalent combination of experience and/or training from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.

Job Profile Summary:

Responsible for advancing the university's public image and reputation by assisting in routine media engagement and outreach activities to actively engage with media outlets, secure impactful coverage, and promote the university's stories, achievements, and expertise.

Job Description:

The Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law at Arizona State University seeks an energetic, creative and team-oriented individual for the Communications Specialist role. As part of the strategic Marketing and Communications team at ASU Law, this position primarily supports the college's social media and storytelling efforts by planning and creating engaging content, capturing photos and video, drafting and scheduling social media posts, and identifying and writing compelling stories for the ASU Law Newsroom. The Communications Specialist works collaboratively with faculty, staff, students, alumni and other partners to tell stories that advance student recruitment, strengthen the college's reputation, promote strategic priorities and foster engagement with key audiences.

Salary Range:

$50,000 - $55,000 per year; DOE

Essential Duties:

• Advances ASU Law's priorities and department objectives of student recruitment, positive reputation, strategic plan promotion and fostering fruitful partnerships through communications.




• Plans, develops and writes creative, high-quality communications for graduate-level college audiences (e.g., faculty, staff, students, donors, prospective students and the general public) using multiple digital communications mediums, with a primary focus on social media and newsroom storytelling.




• Helps develop and maintain the college's social media content calendar; plans and schedules content aligned with college priorities, events, campaigns, news and audience interests.




• Creates content, both visual and written, for ASU Law social media channels, including drafting copy, taking photos, filming video and developing creative concepts for social-first storytelling.




• Attends events and programs to capture photos and video and conduct real-time social media promotion and coverage as needed.




• Manages day-to-day posting, updating and monitoring of ASU Law social media channels and helps maintain a visible, professional and engaging presence across platforms including Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, YouTube, TikTok and other emerging channels.




• Monitors the social media landscape and related trends, researches new content formats and platform best practices, and proactively recommends creative opportunities to strengthen audience engagement.




• Uses social media monitoring and analytics tools to track performance and provide regular updates and insights that inform future content planning.




• Serves as an in-house reporter for the college to seek stories and craft compelling articles. Provides ideas and proactively conducts outreach to faculty, administration, students and alumni to tell their stories.




• Interviews faculty, students, alumni and other sources and writes articles, announcements, web copy and other content for the ASU Law Newsroom and related communications channels.




• Identifies timely and compelling story opportunities across the college and adapts newsroom and long-form content for social media and other digital channels.




• Engages with marketing and communications representatives across ASU academic and business units to source content and identify opportunities to amplify ASU Law stories.




• Supports media relations efforts by assisting with media inquiries, coordinating interviews with faculty and leadership, identifying opportunities for media outreach, maintaining media contacts and tracking media coverage.




• Occasionally supports email communications through Salesforce, including drafting and editing copy, building and scheduling emails and newsletters, testing and proofreading communications, and reviewing basic performance metrics.




• Works together with other Marketing and Communications team members to ensure the success of various projects and integrated communications efforts.




• Promotes a culture of innovation, empowerment and teamwork.




• Performs other duties as assigned to support the goals of the college and department.

Desired Qualifications:

• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively across a variety of formats, with experience in writing, editing, and storytelling.




• Degree in Journalism, English, Communications, Marketing, Education or a related field




• Experience in the development of comprehensive and creative communication




• Certificates from recognized programs that verify mastery of tools and techniques relevant to the assignment.




• Working use of AP style.




• Skilled in organization, attention to detail and accuracy.




• Experience being an organized problem solver who can take initiative, manage competing priorities and remain flexible.




• Demonstrated experience creating and executing social media content for an organization or brand.




• Demonstrated knowledge of social media platforms, audiences, formats and usage standards.




• Experience capturing photos and video and creating short-form content for social and digital channels.




• Experience interviewing sources and writing articles, profiles, announcements or other newsroom-style content.




• Experience using social media scheduling, monitoring and analytics tools.




• Experience supporting email newsletters or other digital communications.




• Experience supporting media relations, public relations or earned media activities.




• Ability to work in an environment subject to quickly changing priorities and tight deadlines.




• Skilled in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.




• Demonstrated experience working in a higher education and/or executive environment.




• Familiarity with Microsoft Office suite (or equivalent), Google Suite and commonly used web browsers.




• Familiarity with the ASU brand style guide preferred.




• A portfolio or work samples demonstrating social media content, writing, photography and/or video storytelling is preferred.

Working Environment:

• Activities are performed in an environmentally controlled office setting subject to extended periods of sitting, keyboarding and manipulating a computer mouse.




• Required to stand for varying lengths of time and walk moderate distances to perform work.




• Frequent bending, reaching, lifting, pushing and pulling up to 25 pounds.




• Regular activities require the ability to quickly change priorities, which may include and/or be subject to resolution of conflicts.




• Ability to effectively communicate, receive, interpret, and convey information in a variety of formats to perform essential job functions.




• Physical presence at the workplace is an essential function or requirement of this job.

Department Statement:

The Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law at Arizona State University is one of the nation's preeminent law schools, offering students a personalized legal education and providing a top 10 return on investment for legal education. Ranked No. 1 in Arizona since 2010 and a top 20 Public Law school by U.S. News & World Report for 17 years in a row, ASU Law is also ranked #1 in the nation for legal masters graduates. ASU Law's LEED Gold certified building in downtown Phoenix is steps away from the legal, political, and economic heart of Arizona. For more information, visit law.asu.edu.

Driving Requirement:

Driving is not required for this position.

Location:

Campus: Downtown Phoenix

Funding:

No Federal Funding

ASU Statement:

Arizona State University is a new model for American higher education, an unprecedented combination of academic excellence, entrepreneurial energy and broad access. This New American University is a single, unified institution comprising four differentiated campuses positively impacting the economic, social, cultural and environmental health of the communities it serves. Its research is inspired by real world application blurring the boundaries that traditionally separate academic disciplines. ASU serves more than 100,000 students in metropolitan Phoenix, Arizona, the nation's fifth largest city. ASU champions inclusive excellence, and welcomes students from all fifty states and more than one hundred nations across the globe.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.

Notice of Availability of the ASU Annual Security and Fire Safety Report:

In compliance with federal law, ASU prepares an annual report on campus security and fire safety programs and resources. ASU's Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available online at https://www.asu.edu/police/PDFs/ASU-Clery-Report.pdf. You may request a hard copy of the report by contacting the ASU Police Department at 480-965-3456.

Employment Verification Statement:

ASU conducts pre-employment screening which may include verification of work history, academic credentials, licenses, and certifications.

Background Check Statement:

ASU conducts pre-employment screening for all positions which includes a criminal background check, verification of work history, academic credentials, licenses, and certifications. Employment is contingent upon successful passing of the background check.

Fingerprint Check Statement:

A fingerprint check is not required for this position.