Media, PR, Web & Graphic Design Specialist

North Carolina State University; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision

Retirement Programs

Paid Time Off and Other Leave Programs

12 Holidays Each Year

Tuition and Academic Assistance

Job summary

NC State University in Raleigh, NC, seeks a Media, PR, Web & Graphic Design Specialist to tell the story of SPEED, a NSF-funded autonomous-science user facility. The role blends science communication, media relations, digital content, web management, and visual design to showcase SPEED's capabilities to audiences inside and beyond academia.

The ideal candidate will have a portfolio, strong writing/editing skills, and proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud, with experience in web CMS and digital

Qualifications

• Portfolio demonstrating strong visual and digital communication.
• Experience writing/editing content for public or technical audiences.
• Graphic design, layout, typography, branding, and visual storytelling.
• Website/CMS content management and basic web publishing.
• Writing, editing, interviewing, and science-communication ability.
• Adobe Creative Cloud or equivalent design/photo/video tools.
• Digital/social media content creation and campaign coordination.

Responsibilities

• Develop clear, engaging science communications, including news releases, media materials, feature stories, and public-facing content.
• Manage and enhance SPEED's website, keeping content, user resources, events, news, and facility information current and accessible.
• Create compelling visual materials, including graphics, scientific illustrations, infographics, presentations, and branded resources.
• Produce and edit photography, video, social media, and other digital storytelling content that brings SPEED's research and capabilities to life.
• Design user-facing communications for workshops, calls, demonstrations, facility access, and other SPEED activities.
• Maintain a consistent and recognizable SPEED brand across communications and digital platforms while supporting accessibility, web analytics, media tracking, and content archiving.
• Support media visits, sponsor reviews, facility tours, major events, and other high-profile communications activities.
• Build and maintain reusable templates, image libraries, and digital asset archives to support efficient content development.
• Coordinate with NC State communications professionals and external media partners as appropriate to support SPEED's communications goals.
• Translate complex technical and scientific research into clear, engaging content that resonates with broad audiences.

Skills

Visual communication

Digital communication

Content writing

Graphic design

Branding

Education

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

Tools

Adobe Creative Cloud

CMS

Job description

Posting Information

Posting Number: PG194895EP

Internal Recruitment: No

Working Title: Media, PR, Web & Graphic Design Specialist

Anticipated Hiring Range: Commensurate with education and experience ($70,000 - $80,000)

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8 am - 5 pm (additional work outside of standard hours may be required due to business needs)

Job Location: Raleigh, NC

Department: Office of University Interdisciplinary Programs

The Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering's primary research mission involves managing high-impact, multi-disciplinary research initiatives, specialized laboratory facilities, and large-scale sponsor portfolios. To support faculty innovation and maintain seamless operations across complex grant portfolios, the department utilizes embedded administrative professionals who provide direct, localized support to large faculty research groups, multi-investigator centers, and specialized laboratory infrastructure.

Wolfpack Perks and Benefits

As a Pack member, you belong here, and can enjoy exclusive perks designed to enhance your personal and professional well-being. As you consider this opportunity, we encourage you to review ourEmployee Value Propositionand learn more about what makes NC State the best place to learn and work for everyone.

What we offer:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Flexible Spending Account
• Retirement Programs
• Disability Plans
• Life Insurance
• Accident Plan
• Paid Time Off and Other Leave Programs
• 12 Holidays Each Year
• Tuition and Academic Assistance
• And so much more!

Attain Work-life balance with our Childcare benefits, Wellness & Recreation Membership, and Wellness Programs that aim to build a thriving wolfpack community.

Disclaimer: Perks and Benefit eligibility is based on Part-Time or Full-Time Employment status. Eligibility and Employer Sponsored Plans can be found within each of the links offered.

Essential Job Duties

As a Media, Public Relations, Web & Graphic Design Specialist, you will play a key role in telling the story of the Self-driving Platforms for Expedited Experimental co-Design (SPEED), a NSF-funded national autonomous-science user facility at NC State. This position brings together science communication, media relations, digital content, web management, and visual design to showcase SPEED's research, capabilities, people, and impact to audiences within and beyond the scientific community.

Core Job Responsibilities:

• Develop clear, engaging science communications, including news releases, media materials, feature stories, and public-facing content.
• Manage and enhance SPEED's website, keeping content, user resources, events, news, and facility information current and accessible.
• Create compelling visual materials, including graphics, scientific illustrations, infographics, presentations, and branded resources.
• Produce and edit photography, video, social media, and other digital storytelling content that brings SPEED's research and capabilities to life.
• Design user-facing communications for workshops, calls, demonstrations, facility access, and other SPEED activities.
• Maintain a consistent and recognizable SPEED brand across communications and digital platforms while supporting accessibility, web analytics, media tracking, and content archiving.
• Support media visits, sponsor reviews, facility tours, major events, and other high-profile communications activities.
• Build and maintain reusable templates, image libraries, and digital asset archives to support efficient content development.
• Coordinate with NC State communications professionals and external media partners as appropriate to support SPEED's communications goals.
• Translate complex technical and scientific research into clear, engaging content that resonates with broad audiences.

This is an opportunity to shape how groundbreaking autonomous-science research is communicated and understood. You'll bring creativity and strong communication skills to a dynamic research environment. Your work will help build awareness of SPEED's capabilities and tell the story of the discoveries made possible through this national user facility.

Other Responsibilities

• Assist with reports, proposals, presentations, and high-visibility announcements.
• In addition to the core responsibilities of this role, there may be occasional opportunities to take on additional duties. This offers an opportunity to build on your skills, explore new areas, and gain a deeper understanding of the department's operations.

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in communications, graphic design, digital media, journalism, or related field. Equivalent combinations of relevant education and applied experience considered. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.
• One to Three years of relevant communications, design, web, or media experience.

Other Required Qualifications:

• Portfolio demonstrating strong visual and digital communication.
• Experience writing/editing content for public or technical audiences.
• Graphic design, layout, typography, branding, and visual storytelling.
• Website/CMS content management and basic web publishing.
• Writing, editing, interviewing, and science-communication ability.
• Adobe Creative Cloud or equivalent design/photo/video tools.
• Digital/social media content creation and campaign coordination.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience developing communications or content for science, engineering, research, or higher-education audiences, with the ability to translate complex topics for technical and non-technical audiences.
• Expertise creating scientific illustrations, data visualizations, technical infographics, or other visual content using relevant design tools.
• Proficiency producing photography, videography, motion graphics, or edited video content for digital or external communications.
• Competence applying web analytics, SEO, accessibility practices, and digital content strategies to improve audience engagement and website effectiveness.
• Skills in supporting media relations, press coordination, or public-relations activities, including press materials, media requests, interviews, or events.
• Experience communicating AI, robotics, chemistry, materials science, or autonomous science through written, visual, digital, or multimedia content.

Required License(s) or Certification(s):

• N/A

Valid NC Driver's License required:

• No

Commercial Driver's License required:

• No

Position Details

Position Number: 00112342

Position Type: EPS/SAAO

Full Time Equivalent (FTE) (1.0 = 40 hours/week): 1.0

Appointment: 12 Month Recurring

Mandatory Designation - Adverse Weather: Non Mandatory - Adverse Weather

Mandatory Designation - Emergency Events: Non Mandatory - Emergency Event

Department ID: 230101 - Interdisciplinary Programs - SVP

Recruitment Dates

Job Open Date: 09/21/2026

Anticipated Close Date: Open Until Filled

EEO

NC State University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal opportunities for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, and veteran status. The University encourages all qualified applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities, to apply. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact 919-513-0574 to speak with a representative of the Office of Equal Opportunity.

If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at [phone] or [e-mail].

Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit.

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