Communications Coordinator

Responsibilities of this position will include:

• Strategizing, reviewing, editing, and producing communications materials for distribution to target audiences.
• Assisting with web page design, maintenance, and content management.
• Researching and conducting interviews to generate materials for traditional and digital media.
• Creating and scheduling social media content.
• Taking initiative and working independently on select projects.
• Assisting in the training and mentorship of student employees and/or interns.
• Generating reports on content effectiveness and modifying strategies based on data-driven insights.
• Representing the Honors College at designated events.
• Collaborating with other parts of the Honors College, such as the Distinguished Student Awards Office, to assist with their specific communications and marketing needs.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills in all areas are not expected or required to be a strong candidate.

NOTE:

Although this position is designated as remote-friendly, it is expected the position will be hybrid, with the role having 1-2 days per week spent on the East Lansing Campus as mutually agreed upon with the supervisor.

Knowledge equivalent to that which normally would be acquired by completing a four-year college degree program in Communications, Telecommunications, Journalism, Marketing, or Public Relations; up to six months of related and progressively more responsible or expansive work experience in internal communications; news, broadcasting, and print media, and/or marketing, advertising, and creative services; graphic design; word processing; desktop publishing; web design; presentation software;

spreadsheet and/or database software; public presentation; or radio production; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Specialized experience in either journalism, videography, photography, web development, social media, or graphic design
• Experience in Adobe Creative Cloud, Wordpress, or social media scheduling software
• Knowledge of AP Style best practices
• Strong writing and proofreading skills
• Multiple years of professional experience in a related role

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

• Resume or CV
• Brief cover letter expressing interest in the position
• Creative portfolio, or links to 3-5 work samples

STANDARD 8-5

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MSU strives to provide a flexible work environment and this position has been designated as remote-friendly. Remote-friendly means some or all of the duties can be performed remotely as mutually agreed upon.