Communications and Marketing Specialist

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Job Title:
Communications and Marketing Specialist

Department:
Engineering | Electrical and Computer Engineering

The Communications and Marketing Specialist for the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering is responsible for increasing ECE’s visibility by planning, managing, and executing news and information strategies; executes marketing plans; maintains ECE website by updating and maintaining page layouts, posting news, awards, events, program changes, photos, and profiles; develops publications such as the annual report and the annual Bits & Sparks alumni magazine; produces print, email, and web announcements and related materials for mini-conferences, seminars, and alumni or student events; creates, edits and procures brochures, posters, promotional flyers; produces and disseminates email communications to ECE Chairs and Engineering Deans at peer institutions; writes and distributes news release items to Ohio State and local news media outlets; responsible for updates and maintenance of the department website and its content using Drupal with technical assistance from the College’s IT personnel; manages the department's social media presence; attends ECE-related events to document and post on social media; assists with development efforts and acts as liaison with media personnel within the College and University; runs site reports and performs website checks and remediations on a regular basis to assure compliance and workability; updates and maintains digital monitors displaying department and student highlights or videos; hires and supervises student employee(s).

Additional Information:

Qualifications

Required: Bachelor's degree in communications or marketing with 2 or more years of experience in marketing and promoting a program or project via social media, print, news releases, websites, and special events. Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills; experience with social media and email marketing and the ability to create, post, and disseminate concise and relevant items quickly; experience in publication production and disseminating news releases; skilled in desktop publishing; experience with Drupal or other website content management systems; exceptional time and project management skills including the ability to handle multiple projects with changing priorities; high commitment to quality and the desire to think creatively. Cover letter required with application.

Desired: Experience with digital photography and videography; skilled in Adobe Creative Suite; previous supervisory experience. 2-4 years of relevant experience preferred. Desired: Experience with digital photography and videography; skilled in Adobe Creative Suite; previous supervisory experience. 2-4 years of relevant experience preferred.

Location:
Dreese Laboratories (0279)

Position Type:
Regular

Scheduled Hours:
40

Shift:
First Shift

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