Digital Content Specialist II

Job Title

Digital Content Specialist II

Agency

Texas A&M University

Department

Marketing & Communications

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Our Commitment
Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & identities. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.
Who we are

The Division of Marketing & Communications tells the story of Texas A&M and promotes and protects the Texas A&M brand. We achieve our goals through:

• Messaging - We work with peers across campus to develop, distribute and assess messaging about Texas A&M's global impact in preparing future generations of leaders and improving lives through discovery and outreach.

• Branding - We maintain the University Brand Guidelines and provide tools and resources for our campus partners.

• Brand Oversight - We oversee licensing, trademark management and corporate business development relationships to maximize their commercial benefit to the university.

For more information, please visit us at https://marcomm.tamu.edu/

What we Want

The Communications Specialist II is responsible for project management, campaign management, content management, and writing.

What you need to know
Salary range: $46,900 - $58,000/year (Compensation will be commensurate to selected hire’s experience.)
Cover Letter/Resume’: A cover letter and resume’ are strongly recommended. You may upload these documents on the application under CV/Resume.

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing or Communication or any equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Two years of experience in communications, digital marketing, or marketing & communications.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Proven ability to work in marketing for email marketing, print materials, writing, social media management, web content management, publications, and campaigns.

• Ability to communicate ideas and concepts clearly and effectively. Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.

• Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others.

• Strong verbal communications skills.

• Ability to make presentations of ideas.

• Strong initiative, commitment to lifelong learning, and willingness to ask questions.

• Ability to bring fresh ideas, individual voice, and enthusiasm to the team.

• Ability to balance multiple, simultaneous priorities while meeting deadlines.

• Time management skills.

• Ability to work as a motivated self-starter.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree Marketing.

• 5 years of experience working as a communication coordinator, communication specialist, or working in a similar role in marketing.

• Outstanding verbal communication skills.

• Ability to effectively plan and execute short and long-term projects that make efficient use of resources, meet deadlines, achieve objectives, and maintain morale among staff through the process.

• Photo editing theory, software, hardware, and practical knowledge.

• Ability to seek out best practices and trends among peer institutions to deliver creative insights and applications to the team.

Essential Duties/Tasks

• Project Management - Works on request to assess needs, create a plan, communicate the plan, assign resources, communicate changes, finalize the project and manage the post launch of the project.

• Writing - Mays Business School has several social media channels, email marketing platforms, a website and a variety of ways to share the school and it’s programs message. This role will need to be able to review grammar, write, and edit copy.

• Digital Communications Support - Learns software systems, works in those systems, and deploys projects in those systems. These systems are but are not limited to content management systems, Google Analytics, project management system, website content systems, email marketing systems, and social media management systems.

• Digital Asset Management - Assists in managing, uploading to, and maintaining the school’s digital asset management library.

• Learning/Researching - Researches best practices to help maintain efficiencies. Keeping abreast of industry advancements and learning opportunities. Performs other duties as assigned.

Instructions to Applicants: Applications received by Texas A&M University must either have all job application data entered or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to pre-populate the online application.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.