Research Communications Coordinator

Institution:
South Dakota State University

Working Title:

Research Communications Coordinator

Posting Number: NFE
03220P

Department: SDSU-University Marketing & Communications

Physical Location of Position (City):
Brookings

Join our University Marketing and Communications team as a Research Communications Coordinator. The successful candidate will play an important role in increasing awareness of the researchaccomplishments and contributions throughout the University. This position is located in Brookings , South Dakota. This position is a 12-month, full-time, benefits-eligible position.

University Marketing and Communications serves as the centralcommunications office for the university. Its staff foster andexpand relationships with internal and external audiences and align communications initiatives and messaging with the university’sstrategic direction and goals.

Must be authorized to work in the U.S. Sponsorship is not available for this position.

The Research Communications Coordinator is responsible for managing communications and media relations associated with South Dakota State University’s research enterprise. This individual works asthe primary storyteller to effectively describe and promote the university’s research activities to local, regional and nationalaudiences.

Job

Duties Include:

• Develop a cohesive research communications and marketing strategy that aligns with university objectives, working with theVice President for Research and Economic Development and other university leadership. Work directly with university researchers topromote their work and expertise to the media and public.
• Develop strategic communications by conducting interviews,producing unique written content and assisting in production ofvideo, graphics and photos across all platforms including digitalor broadcast channels, website and social media. Serve as the university’s lead communicator for the annual research report and monthly electronic newsletters. Highlight university researcher sand their work through news releases and feature stories andpitching stories to news outlets. Respond to requests from nationalprint and broadcast media.
• Provide oversight of the university’s experts list onsdstate.edu and increase awareness and use of university experts inregional, national and international media. Identify, recruit and maintain relationships with researchers willing to be included onthe experts list. Monitor breaking news and identify and pitchthose SDSU experts to media to be utilized as expert sources forcomment.
• Other writing duties as assigned, contributing as needed to university magazines, newsletters, news releases, brochures andother deadline-driven writing projects overseen by UMC’s Strategic Communications team.

SDState offers a wide range of excellent benefits including medical, dental, and flexible benefits, retirement plans,compensation packages, paid holidays, and vacation leave. We offera generous retirement plan that includes 6% matching, 10 hours ofannual leave each month, 9.34 hours of sick leave each month, andeleven paid holidays. Employees also have access to internal andstate-sponsored training as well as reduced tuition forstate-supported courses at all State of South Dakota academic institutions.

Relocation benefits are available per university’sguidelines.

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, public relations,communications, English, marketing or related field completed bystart date
• At least three years of relevant strategic/broadcastcommunications experience in a fast-paced professional environment
• Exceptional communication and organizational skills
• Ability to maintain a high level of accuracy and attention todetail
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