Public Relations Specialist

Job Title

Public Relations Specialist

Agency

Texas A&M University

Department

Marketing & Communications

Proposed Minimum Salary

$3,042.67 monthly

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 for all visitors, students, faculty, and staff by promoting a culture that embraces inclusion, diversity, equity, and accountability.  Diverse perspectives, talents, and identities are vital to accomplishing our mission and living our core values .

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 Public Relations Specialist, under general supervision, performs media relations activities, including but not limited to research, writing, and disseminating communications that increase the awareness and visibility of the Texas A&M University System (TAMUS) The Public Relations Specialist is responsible for assisting in public relations efforts including assisting with all aspects of media relations, writing and executing multi-layered, multi-sized events, that will enhance the strategic goals of Texas A&M Health. This position will join the Texas A&M Health marketing and communications team under the leadership of the Public Relations Manager to support all events and celebrations, media relations, and initiatives set forth by leadership. This position will consult and collaborate across the institution bringing expertise in event coordination and communications skills to the table. The selected candidate will subscribe to and support our commitment to Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accountability as stated above. If the description sounds interesting to you, we invite you to apply to be considered for this opportunity.

What you need to know

Salary: Compensation will be commensurate to selected hire’s experience.

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Three years of related experience in event coordination, media relations or communications.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Superior proficiency with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel.

• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

• Extensive knowledge of Associated Press Style Guide.

• Skilled at project, time and client management.

• Ability to work beyond normal officer hours and/or work on weekends.

• Ability to self-direct, self-motivate and problem solve.

• Ability to work in a dispersed team environment.

• Strong interpersonal skills in interacting with clients and vendors.

• Ability to work cooperatively with others and resolve conflicts in a professional manner.

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in Communications related field, including Journalism, public relations or marketing communications.

• Three to five years of experience in event planning, media relations or communications.

• Experience working in a marketing communications office or agency.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to Interface with graphic designers, photographers, videographers, and collaborating with writers.

• Knowledge of  project management tool or app (we use Asana).

• Ability to Source promotional items.

Responsibilities

• Event Coordination-Assist with executing external events from inception to conclusion for Texas A&M Health. Apply research, experience and best practices to create events that enhance the mission and strategic goals of Texas A&M Health. Coordinate different sized events and interface with multi-levels of faculty, staff and students. Negotiate contracts. Develop relationships with vendors and internal clients. Clearly communicate vision and scope of the events. Provide onsite logistical supervision. Conduct post event review. Gain approvals as needed from established channels.

• Media Relations-Write, edit and disseminate communication that increases the awareness and visibility of Texas A&M Health. Maintain local, regional and nation media contacts and pitch news outlets on stores and event awareness. Collaborate with marketing and communication units at Texas A&M Health schools to brainstorm and recognize stories to elevate their faculty and research. 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 committed to diversity.

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 committed to diversity.