Engineering Communications Specialist

Mississippi State University; Starkville (MS); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Mississippi State University is looking for a Communications Specialist to work within the Bagley College of Engineering. This role involves writing and editing various promotional materials to highlight faculty and research while collaborating with different departments.

The successful candidate will need a Bachelor's degree in Communications or Journalism and five years of relevant experience. The position emphasizes strong communication skills and familiarity with digital content creation tools.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of related experience in communications or marketing.
• Experience in promoting events and managing content across platforms.
• Ability to coordinate with multiple departments effectively.

Responsibilities

• Write and edit articles, press releases, and marketing materials.
• Enhance the visibility of the college through announcements.
• Coordinate marketing initiatives with university administration.
• Promote engagement with alumni and friends of the college.
• Support content creation for departmental websites and social media.

Skills

Strong written and oral communication

AP style proficiency

Microsoft Office competence

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, or related field

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

InDesign

Photoshop

WordPress

Drupal

Digital photography

Videography

Job description

Mississippi State University is looking for a Communications Specialist to work within the Bagley College of Engineering. This role involves writing and editing various promotional materials to highlight faculty and research while collaborating with different departments.

The successful candidate will need a Bachelor's degree in Communications or Journalism and five years of relevant experience. The position emphasizes strong communication skills and familiarity with digital content creation tools.