Manhattan, KS • Full-Time • Bachelor's Degree Required The Department of Communications and Agricultural Education, is looking for a creative and driven Communications and Marketing Specialist to build and execute strategic communication and marketing campaigns through multiple media formats to further the mission of the College of Agriculture and K-State Research and Extension. This work is important to the success of agents, specialists, and researchers for student, faculty, and staff recruitment and retention.
Duties/Responsibilities:
Work closely with supervisor and team members to develop and execute strategic, integrated marketing plans/campaigns that support college and extension priorities and business objectives, and strengthen the college, university, and extension brands. Supports statewide educational campaigns, programmatic efforts, and events for different practice areas.
Create written content for print, web, and other communication mediums in support of strategic plan objectives and campaigns. Edit the work of others as requested.
Update content for the College of Agriculture and K-State Research and Extension websites.
Collaborate with digital media specialist and videographers to create media content in support of organizational strategic plans for extension services and at the university, college, department and unit levels.
Create an environment that celebrates excellence, diversity, collaboration and encourages a sense of belonging.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree. An educational equivalency may be used as determined relevant by the hiring manager.
Preferred Qualifications:
Degree in advertising, marketing, communication, or related field.
One to three years of professional experience with a communications agency or work in tactical marketing and/or branding.
Experience with multi-platform communications, including video production and editing, photography, and desktop publishing using Adobe Creative Suite.
How to Apply:
Please submit the following documents:
Letter of interest
Resume
Name, email and phone number of three professional references
Potential/recent grads need to hold their degree before June 2023. For additional questions, please contact Jami Clark, HR Analyst, jclark@ksu.edu.
Screening of Applications Begins:
Immediately and continues until position is filled. For best consideration, apply by February 26, 2023.
For more information and to apply, please visit https://careers.k-state.edu/en-us/job/514636/communications-and-marketing-specialist?fbclid=IwAR34w1vjSdmLNV1WyaL5Bbk-t4ojRBfz9QwBTmRaNhM0ehUNhAihUm72mGc