Media, PR, Web & Graphic Design Specialist

NC State University; Raleigh, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Childcare benefits

Wellness & Recreation Membership

Wellness Programs

Job summary

NC State University in Raleigh invites applications for the Media, PR, Web & Graphic Design Specialist. You will tell SPEED’s story, coordinating science communications, media materials, and digital content to reach broad audiences inside and beyond academia.

The role combines website management, graphic design, photography, video, and branding to showcase NSF-funded SPEED facilities. Applicants should have a portfolio, strong writing/editing skills, and experience with design tools and CMS

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 current and accessible.
• Create visual materials: graphics, illustrations, infographics, presentations, and branded resources.
• Produce and edit photography, video, social media, and other digital storytelling content.
• Design user-facing communications for workshops, calls, demonstrations, and facility access.
• Maintain SPEED brand consistency across communications and analytics, media tracking, and archival activities.
• Support media visits, sponsor reviews, facility tours, and high-profile events.
• Coordinate with NC State communications and external media partners.
• Translate complex research into clear content for broad audiences.

Skills

Portfolio

Writing/editing

Graphic design

Web CMS

Digital media

Social media content

Photography

Video editing

Media relations

Branding

Education

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

Tools

Adobe Creative Cloud

CMS platforms

Graphic design tools

Job description

Media, PR, Web & Graphic Design Specialist

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship.

Posting Information

Posting Number

Posting Number PG194895EP

Internal Recruitment

Internal Recruitment No

Working Title

Working Title Media, PR, Web & Graphic Design Specialist

Anticipated Hiring Range

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

Work Schedule

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

Job Location

Department

Department Office of University Interdisciplinary Programs

About the Department

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 our Employee Value Proposition and learn more about what makes NC State the best place to learn and work for everyone.

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.

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 ), an 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

Valid NC Driver's License required No

Commercial Driver's License required

Commercial Driver's License required No

Recruitment Dates and Special Instructions

Job Open Date

Job Open Date 09/21/2026

Anticipated Close Date

Position Number

Position Number 00112342

Position Type

Position Type EPS/SAAO

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

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

Appointment

Appointment 12 Month Recurring

Mandatory Designation - Adverse Weather

Mandatory Designation - Adverse Weather Non Mandatory - Adverse Weather

Mandatory Designation - Emergency Events

Mandatory Designation - Emergency Events Non Mandatory - Emergency Event

Department ID

Department ID 230101 - Interdisciplinary Programs - SVP

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. NC State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.

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Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Contact Information for References

Optional Documents

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