Science Communications Specialist Elevating Research Stories

Texas A&M AgriLife Research; College Station (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas A&M AgriLife Marketing and Communications seeks a Communications Specialist II to elevate thought leadership and science storytelling across AgriLife channels. You will translate complex research into accessible content for public audiences, supporting AgriLife Today and related web content.

As the assigned communications liaison for multiple units, you will identify story opportunities, track publications and grants, and coordinate with leadership, social media, media relations, and web

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Two years of related experience.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a science writer for Texas A&M AgriLife, elevating the standard, clarity and impact of research storytelling across the organization.
• Write and edit science-driven stories, features and news content for AgriLife Today, ensuring accuracy, appropriate context and accessibility for both scientific and general-public audiences.
• Translate technical findings from faculty, researchers and Extension specialists into narratives suitable for digital newsroom distribution and earned media pickup.
• Coordinate across internal and external stakeholders, including but not limited to leadership, social media, photo/video, media relations, web, graphic design, etc.
• Serve as the dedicated communications point of contact for assigned units, building ongoing relationships with department heads, center directors, faculty and staff to identify story opportunities.
• Proactively track research publications, grants, awards and AgriLife Extension milestones within assigned units to surface newsworthy content.
• Coordinate with unit leadership to align messaging with departmental and college priorities and maintain a consistent editorial cadence for each unit.
• Contribute to and help maintain web content on KPEP websites, ensuring content is current, accurate and consistent with Texas A&M AgriLife's editorial and brand standards.
• Steward brand messaging, voice and tone across platforms to ensure consistency in messaging and alignment with the overall communications strategy.
• Serve as back‑up and extra support as needed for the Texas A&M AgriLife‑wide digital calendar.
• Manage and support ad hoc projects and assignments, in coordination with the web team.
• Monitor and analyze the effectiveness of communication efforts and campaigns using metrics and analytics tools.
• Prepare reports and presentations for internal stakeholders, providing insights and recommendations for continuous improvement, including on assigned unit content performance.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Word processing

Spreadsheets

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience

Master's degree (preferred) in Journalism, Communications, English, Agricultural Communications, Life Sciences or related field

Job description

Texas A&M AgriLife Marketing and Communications seeks a Communications Specialist II to elevate thought leadership and science storytelling across AgriLife channels. You will translate complex research into accessible content for public audiences, supporting AgriLife Today and related web content.

As the assigned communications liaison for multiple units, you will identify story opportunities, track publications and grants, and coordinate with leadership, social media, media relations, and web