Content & Communications Manager - Remote-Friendly

Michigan State University College of Engineering; East Lansing (MI); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

MSU Culinary Services seeks a Communications Manager I to lead content creation across digital, print and social channels, while engaging students and the campus community. You will collaborate with the MarCom team to deliver consistent messaging and drive awareness of RHS programs.

You will manage a small student team, develop story content for national publications, and measure outcomes to improve campaigns.

Qualifications

• Four-year college degree in Journalism or Public Relations; 1–3 years in public/media relations.
• Proficiency with MS Office and Adobe Creative Cloud.
• Strong written and verbal communication; ability to manage projects.

Responsibilities

• Produce high-quality written, visual and multimedia content for digital, print and social media.
• Manage content development from concept to publication and performance tracking.
• Create monthly internal newsletters and articles for university and national publications.
• Maintain content calendars, project timelines, files and performance metrics.
• Mentor student content creators and provide direction and feedback.
• Serve as brand manager for Retail Dining, Kellogg Hotel & Conference Center and State Room Restaurant.
• Use performance data to improve future content and engagement.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Project management

Proofreading

Design

Photography/Videography

Community engagement

Outreach events

MS Office

Adobe CC

Education

Four-year degree in Journalism or Public Relations

Tools

Adobe Creative Cloud

InDesign

Illustrator

Photoshop

MS Office

Job description

MSU Culinary Services seeks a Communications Manager I to lead content creation across digital, print and social channels, while engaging students and the campus community. You will collaborate with the MarCom team to deliver consistent messaging and drive awareness of RHS programs.

You will manage a small student team, develop story content for national publications, and measure outcomes to improve campaigns.