Strategic Communications Specialist – Higher Ed Content

North Shore Community College; Danvers (MA); On-site; USD 58,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

North Shore Community College is seeking a Communications Specialist (Staff Assistant) in Strategic Communications. This non-unit, 37.5 hours/week role focuses on content creation, multimedia support, and outreach to align messaging with the college’s mission.

The position reports to the Assistant Director of Communications and requires strong writing, editing, and CMS experience. CORI/SORI or background check is required, with a comprehensive benefits package for full-time staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, or related field.
• 3–5 years of professional experience in communications, preferably in higher education.
• Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills with strong attention to detail.
• Experience with digital communications tools and CMS.
• Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Experience in media relations or knowledge of higher education is a plus.
• CORI/SORI and/or National background check required.

Responsibilities

• Develop high-quality written content for newsletters, websites, marketing materials and digital platforms.
• Create the highest quality website content focused on user experience.
• Build ad copy for print and online outreach and edit internal communications.
• Write scripts for videos or ads in coordination with campaigns.
• Support social and content initiatives and campaigns aligned with institutional priorities.
• Assist in outreach and promotion of events, lectures, conferences, and community programs.
• Analyze digital metrics to assess strategy effectiveness and advise on improvements.

Skills

Excellent writing

Editing

Proofreading

Social media management

Content creation

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, or related field

Tools

Content Management Systems (CMS)

Analytics tools (Google Analytics etc.)

Social media platforms

Job description

North Shore Community College is seeking a Communications Specialist (Staff Assistant) in Strategic Communications. This non-unit, 37.5 hours/week role focuses on content creation, multimedia support, and outreach to align messaging with the college’s mission.

The position reports to the Assistant Director of Communications and requires strong writing, editing, and CMS experience. CORI/SORI or background check is required, with a comprehensive benefits package for full-time staff.