Additional Department Summary
The Communications Specialist I works in collaboration with the Division of Strategic Communications. Responsible for the creation and support of print, video, social media, and web-based communications that promote and are descriptive of the Honors College and its programs. Responsible for developing, organizing, maintaining, and archiving text, photo, and video content for the Honors College website; monitoring the day-to-day quality of web content, including making daily updates to the website-including a transition to Word Press platform; and writing, editing, and publishing social media content as well as monitoring analytics. Tasks will include writing, editing, and proofreading; editing photos, and designing and executing various targeted communications.
Required Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree and some journalism, public relations, marketing, or communications experience.
Skills and Knowledge
Experience or familiarity using web software programs, such as Wordpress, Canva, Adobe, MS Office 365, Mail Chimp, and social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and Twitter.
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, English, Marketing, Advertising, or other closely related field. One or more year of experience writing website content.
