Creative Communications Specialist — Social, Graphics & Video

Purdue University; West Lafayette (IN); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Paid time off

Job summary

Purdue University is seeking a Communications Designer to create engaging digital and print content aligned with the university brand. Responsibilities include designing graphics, publishing social media content, maintaining the college’s social channels, and analyzing monthly metrics to inform strategies.

Also responsible for event photography, video editing, and providing communications support to the Director of Communication, Dean, and faculty.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in graphic design, communications or related field.
• A minimum of three (3)+ years’ experience producing graphics and maintaining social media platforms

Responsibilities

• Design graphics for digital and print content.
• Create and publish social media content and maintain Purdue College of Education channels.
• Collaborate with Director of Communication and communications team to ensure branding consistency.
• Collect and analyze monthly social media metrics to inform content strategies.
• Photograph events and people, produce and edit videos and social media reels.
• Provide communications support to the Director of Communication, Dean, department heads, faculty and staff.
• Ensure consistency in branding and messaging across all internal and external communications.

Skills

Graphic design

Social media

Photography

Videography

Communication

Independent work

Deadline-oriented

Trend adaptation

Education

Bachelor's degree in graphic design, communications or related field

Job description

Purdue University is seeking a Communications Designer to create engaging digital and print content aligned with the university brand. Responsibilities include designing graphics, publishing social media content, maintaining the college’s social channels, and analyzing monthly metrics to inform strategies.

Also responsible for event photography, video editing, and providing communications support to the Director of Communication, Dean, and faculty.