"Communications & Marketing Specialist I/II"

Job Summary

The Alabama Cooperative Extension System is seeking a Communications and Marketing Specialist I/II to join a dynamic and innovative statewide team working to improve the health and lives of Alabamians. The Communications and Marketing Specialist will provide support and expertise for content creation and marketing strategies developed for ACES communications projects and initiatives, and content for Alabama Extension marketing and media efforts.

This position will be housed and supervised within Alabama Extension's Communications, Strategic Marketing, and Client Relations department. Successful candidates will have a positive attitude and an interest in writing about topics related to all Extension program areas.

Reasons you'll love working on our team in ACES:

• Job satisfaction! Be a part of life-changing work serving on an engaged team of professionals!
• Competitive retirement plan and benefits.
• Careers in Higher Education are filled with diverse opportunities and stable.
• Generous leave (including two weeks off during the holidays!)
• Fun, flexible, and diverse work environment. Every day is different!
• Paid parental leave
• Auburn University tuition assistance for yourself and dependents.
• Supportive leadership & peers. The ACES CSMCR team supports you and your work!

Essential Functions

• Identify impact stories and share through news releases, promotional materials and other reports across multiple mediums, including digital, social media, print and video.
• Assist in the creation, population and maintenance of educational content and web pages on the Alabama Extension website.
• Support the Extension communications and marketing team through participating in staff meetings and teamwide efforts and completing assignments to support ACES programs.
• Some in-state travel to county-based program efforts for developing news releases and impact stories will be required.
• Contribute support by uploading finalized publications, proofreading news and briefs from other writers and helping handle expiring content to provide a cohesive web presence featuring the latest research-based information.
• Serve as a liaison for county directors to connect the field with all resources available through the ACES Communications, Strategic Marketing and Client Relations unit.

Why Work at Auburn?

• Life-Changing Impact: Our work changes lives through research, instruction, and outreach, making a lasting impact on our students, our communities, and the world.
• Culture of Excellence: We are committed to leveraging our strengths, resources, collaboration, and innovation as a top employer in higher education.
• We're Here for You: Auburn offers generous benefits, educational opportunities, and a culture of support and work/life balance.
• Sweet Home Alabama: The Auburn/Opelika area offers southern charm, vibrant downtown scenes, top-ranked schools, and easy access to Atlanta, Birmingham, and the Gulf of Mexico beaches.
• A Place for Everyone: Auburn is committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, and students are welcomed, valued, respected, and engaged.

Ready to lead and shape the future of higher education? Apply today! War Eagle!

Minimum Qualifications

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

• Level I- Bachelor's degree and 0 years of experience.
• Level II- Bachelor's degree plus 2 year of experience in marketing and communications services to include print journalism.
• Level III- Bachelor's degree plus 4 year of experience in marketing and communications services to include print journalism.

Substitutions allowed for Experience: Degrees may be accepted in lieu of experience.

Minimum Skills and Abilities

• Excellent writing and editing skills, with proficiency in AP style, as well as solid news judgment
• Proficiency in communicating effectively across multiple platforms.
• Ability to work effectively and in a positive manner while providing excellent customer service, have excellent communication skills and the ability to work in a team environment
• The successful candidate must have the ability to maintain diplomacy at all times, possess a high level of professionalism, be customer service driven and flexible in attitude.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively and manage multiple priorities.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience managing social media channels
• Experience with Adobe Creative Suite is preferred.
• Experience with WordPress is preferred.

Salary Range: $44,050- $85,780

Job Category: Communications/Public Relations/Marketing

City position is located in: Auburn

State position is located: AL

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