Communications Manager I | Michigan State University Job at Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI

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  • Michigan State University
  • East Lansing, MI

Job Description

Position Summary

Representing the Communications office within the College of Social Science at Michigan State University, this position will be responsible for creating and producing communications/marketing related content within the college under the direct supervision of the Director of Communications. Specific job duties include, but are not limited to: assists in the development, goal setting and execution of communication and marketing strategies, campaigns and other publications, including digital content for the college, and/or Social Science units; creates, disseminates and monitors social media content; gathers, composes/produces, reviews, edits, organizes and prioritizes content (articles, video, graphics) for websites, social media and other publications intended for target audiences and key stakeholders; responsible for monitoring social media, developing engagement strategies for social media, including tracking analytics; composes/produces content, including identifying sources of information, researches, surveys, and interviews for newsletters, reports, websites and other publications/promotional materials as needed; Works with faculty to promote research and assist in pitching stories to media outlets; assists with technological enhancements; acts as a liaison with other university departments, including University Relations and other duties as assigned to carry out the mission of the communications office within the College of Social Science, and Michigan State University.

Creates strategies, gathers, composes/produces, reviews, edits, organizes and prioritizes content for websites, social media and other publications intended for target audiences. Monitoring social media and interpreting performance, analytics and engagement on all related channels Works with researchers to promote department research externally on websites, social media, working with the college and university at times to accomplish this Helps with gathering story ideas/pitches to news media focused on research for units, coordinating such work with others on the college communications team.

Minimum Requirements

Knowledge equivalent to that which normally would be acquired by completing a four-year college degree program in Journalism, Telecommunications, or Public Relations; one to three years of related and progressively more responsible or expansive work experience in public and media relations, composing, editing and publication production, news, broadcasting, and print media, and/or marketing, advertising, and creative services; graphic design; word processing; desktop publishing; web design; presentation; spreadsheet and/or database software; public presentation; or radio production; or computer programming/technology; experience managing content for social media channels; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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.

Required Application Materials

  1. Cover letter
  2. Resume 
  3. Two work examples or link to online portfolio of related work

Special Instructions

This position is "remote-friendly" with the expectation of on-campus presence on a regular basis. This is typically referred to as Hybrid; with the flexibility of regular remote work mixed with in-office work as mutually agreed upon with the supervisor.

Work Hours

Standard 8-5 with occasional nights and weekends

Remote Work Statement

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.

Bidding eligibility ends March 11, 2025, 11:55 PM

About Michigan State University

Spartans work every day to advance the common good in uncommon ways.Together, we tackle some of the world?s toughest problems to find solutions that make life better?from alternative energy to better food safety to breakthrough medical and environmental applications achieved through rare isotope research.We teach. We explore and we discover. We collaborate and lead. We innovate, inspire, and empower. We achieve our potential and create circumstances that help our students and others achieve theirs.We're good at it, and we've been at it for more than 150 years.The nation?s pioneer land-grant university, MSU began as a bold experiment that democratized higher education and helped bring science and innovation into everyday life. The revolutionary concept became a model for the nation.Today, MSU is one of the top research universities in the world?on one of the biggest, greenest campuses in the nation. Home to nationally ranked and recognized academic, residential college, and service-learning programs, we?re a diverse community of dedicated students and scholars, athletes and artists, scientists and leaders.In ways both practical and profound, we work to create a stronger, more sustainable, and more hopeful future for all.

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