Communications Specialist III

Title: Communications Specialist III

Location: Houston, TX

Full time

Job Description:

Job Title

Communications Specialist III

Agency

Texas A&M University

Department

Institute For A Disaster Resilient Texas

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Houston, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

A Glimpse of the Job

The Communications Specialist III, under general supervision, writes, edits, designs and assists in the production of informational and promotional materials, presentations and special events.

Essential Duties/Tasks 

Content Creation and Production

• Creates, edits, designs, and produces various communication materials such as brochures, invitations, advertisements, flyers, newsletters, speeches, and reports

• Contributes to or produces articles, feature stories, and news releases and ensures their effective distribution

• Designs graphic communications pieces within brand guidelines

• Develops and refines templates for print and digital communications including flyers, social media, emails, and websites

• Contributes to managing and organizing digital asset libraries

• Enhances the multimedia presence of the organization or department through creative contributions

Project Support and Coordination

• Supports project timelines and cost tracking, assisting with coordination efforts

• Assists in developing and refining departmental communications plans, contributing creative input

• Manages project planning and execution focusing on creative implementation

• Manages tasks effectively within collaborative teams, including external partners such as government agencies, other universities, various research entities, and consultants

• Publishes and updates content on project specific organizational platforms and websites

• Supports brand management by ensuring consistency and alignment across external communications

Social Media and Digital Content Creation

• Supervises the management of social media channels, contributing content and strategically engaging with audiences

• Serves as the photographer at select professional events, capturing images for use in digital, print, and social media content

• Implements creative strategies and trends in digital communications and analytics

• Works closely with teams to create print and digital support materials

• Contributes creatively to marketing plans through communication and promotional activities

• Updates website content and participates in web projects with a focus on creative execution

What you need to know

Salary: Commensurate

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience

• Four years of marketing, communications, or closely related experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience using graphic design software such as Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, and Photoshop

• Experience managing email listservs and using Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software such as Constant Contact or Mailchimp

• Experience or knowledge managing professional accounts on various social media platforms

• Ability to learn or experience maintaining and updating websites using Content Management Systems (CMS) such as WordPress or Cascade; no website development skills needed

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Demonstrated ability to successfully manage projects

• Ability to work professionally and harmoniously in a service-oriented position

• Self-motivation and ability to manage time efficiently, as well as make quick decisions, with minimal supervision

• Critical thinking skills

• Ability to collaborate successfully with internal and external teams

• Ability to create visual materials that align with brand guidelines and project needs 

• Proven ability to translate complex information into compelling written communication for specific audiences and objectives

• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others

Other Requirements and Factors

• This position may require 10% or more travel

• This position is based in Houston but has the capacity to also be remote

• This position is security sensitive

• This position requires compliance with state and federal laws/codes and Texas A&M University System/TAMU policies, regulations, rules and procedures

• All tasks and job responsibilities must be performed safely without injury to self or others in compliance with System and University safety requirements

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.