Communications Specialist II

Nashville Public Radio; College Station (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive medical insurance

Vision, Dental, Life insurance

Retirement plan (TRS)

Tuition assistance

LinkedIn Learning access

Job summary

Texas A&M Engineering seeks a Communications Specialist II to write news features highlighting faculty, students and research for the Engineering News site. You will identify and support storytelling opportunities across print, multimedia, social, online and media relations.

This role collaborates with the content strategy team and works with multimedia, social and design teams to develop content packages and ensure timely storytelling.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Two years of related experience.

Responsibilities

• Writes news features highlighting faculty, students and research for the Engineering News site.
• Identifies, researches and supports storytelling opportunities across print, multimedia, social, online and media relations.
• Assists the content strategy team with content review and creation as needed.
• Collaborates with multimedia, social media and design teams to develop content packages for stories.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

News writing

Interviewing

Research

Content strategy

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Master’s degree helpful

Job description

Job Title

Communications Specialist II

Agency

Texas A&M Engineering

Department

Engineering Communications Group

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Why work for Texas A&M Engineering?

Engineering has been part of Texas A&M University since its opening in 1876 as the Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas. Today, the College of Engineering is the largest college on the College Station campus with more than 25,000 engineering students enrolled in 15 departments. Its mission is to serve Texas, the nation and the global community by providing engineering graduates who are well-founded in engineering fundamentals, instilled with the highest standards of professional and ethical behavior, and prepared to meet the complex technical challenges of society.

As the research arm of Engineering, the Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station (TEES) is a state agency within the Texas A&M University System with a mission to improve lives through basic and applied engineering research, workforce development and technology transition. Our collaborations with industry, academia and government provide cutting‑edge solutions to global technical challenges.

We are deeply committed to recruiting and retaining a talented workforce that embraces our core values of Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Service, by offering competitive salaries, an array of benefits, an extensive support network, and above all, an enriching and highly collaborative working community that is deeply passionate about our vision for higher education, research, and public service.

Purpose

The Communications Specialist II, under general supervision, writes news features highlighting the faculty, students and research for the Engineering News site. The Communications Specialist II will identify, research and support storytelling opportunities, including but not limited to print, multimedia, social, online and media relations. The Communications Specialist II will also assist the content strategy team with content review and creation as needed.

Responsibilities

• Focuses on elevating the high-level, strategic news of Texas A&M Engineering.
• Researches, interviews, and writes press releases and feature articles highlighting the faculty, staff and research for the Engineering News site.
• Proactively manages tasks to meet deadlines.
• Collaborates with the multimedia, social media and design teams to develop and implement content packages to accompany stories.
• Assists with content review and creation as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What we need

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Two years of related experience.

What is Helpful

• Master’s degree in journalism, communications or science and technology journalism.

Work Location

• Main Campus – College Station, TX.

About Engineering Communications

Engineering Communications develops and implements communications and marketing plans focusing on key priorities of the engineering program as defined by the engineering leadership team. It also serves as a communications resource for many stakeholders and, as time allows, accommodates requests for assistance. An award‑winning team of communications, marketing, graphic design, web, and public relations professionals, focuses on strengthening the brand and image of the Texas A&M University College of Engineering, Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station, Texas A&M Engineering Program, Texas A&M University and The Texas A&M University System.

Benefits

• Competitive medical insurance benefits through Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and Prescription coverage by Express Scripts.
• Options for Vision, Dental, Life, and Long‑Term Disability insurance.
• A defined benefit retirement plan with the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) with 8.25% employer contribution.
• Additional Voluntary Retirement Programs: Tax Deferred Account 403(b) and a Deferred Compensation Program 457(b).
• Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses
• Generous paid time off with holidays, vacation and sick leave.
• Robust free training access through LinkedIn Learning plus professional development opportunities.
• Tuition assistance and Educational release time to further your academic pursuits.
• Access to Engineer Your Wellness programs that provide opportunities for employees to engage in health and fitness.
• Wellness release time offered to employees to promote work/life balance.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.