Communications Specialist II

Tulane group; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Tulane University’s School of Social Work seeks a Communications Specialist to lead communications efforts, write for internal and external audiences, and manage cross-channel projects. The role covers long-form features, web, ads, and social media copy, with responsibility for storytelling content across PR, marketing, and social media initiatives.

The position requires strong AP style editing, content management system experience (Drupal), and capability to produce in-house videos.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; 3 years in marketing, communications, PR, or related field.
• Master’s degree preferred for higher education experience is advantageous.
• Experience developing content for PR, marketing, and social media initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead communications efforts for internal and external audiences.
• Create, write, edit long-form and short-form content across channels.
• Develop content for PR, marketing, social media, web, and advertising campaigns.
• Manage projects and content across multiple channels for the School of Social Work.
• Produce in-house videos including scripting and editing.

Skills

Written communication

Autonomy

Public speaking

Editorial skills

Storytelling

Video production

CMS management

Social media management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree (preferred)

Tools

Drupal

Adobe Creative Suite

Final Cut Pro

Job description

The Communications Specialist leads all communications efforts, serving as a staff writer tasked with crafting messages for internal and external audiences and managing communications projects for the Tulane School of Social Work. This position develops, writes, and implements content that includes long-form feature writing, as well as web, advertising, and social media copy, and a wide variety of other project work across multiple channels for the School. The Communications Specialist creates and edits storytelling content for PR, marketing, and social media initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Outstanding written communication and editorial skills using AP Style.
• Must be organized, self-sufficient, and able to work with autonomy as well as a member of a team.
• Ability to produce in-house videos (filming, script writing, and editing).
• Proficiency in content management systems including Drupal.
• Proficiency in multimedia/creative tools such as Adobe Creative Suite (Acrobat, Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Premiere, etc.) and/or Final Cut Pro.
• Proficiency and track record in social media platform creation, content management, and posting.
• Proficient computer skills with knowledge of applications applicable to the responsibilities of the position.
• Strong public speaking, presentation, and meeting facilitation skills.
• Exceptional interpersonal communication and relationship management skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with faculty and other stakeholders, navigate competing priorities, and translate complex ideas into compelling communications.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 3 years of experience in marketing, communications, public relations, or other closely related fields.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree
• 3 years of experience in communications in higher education
• 3 years of social media and communications experience

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