Communications Coordinator

Job Title

Communications Coordinator

Agency

Texas A&M University Health Science Center

Department

Marketing and Communications

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Bryan, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Our Commitment

Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & lived experiences. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.

Who We Are

As one of the fastest-growing academic health centers in the nation, Texas A&M Health encompasses five colleges and numerous centers and institutes working together to improve health through transformative education, innovative research and team-based health care delivery.

What We Want

The Communications Coordinator, under general supervision, coordinates, develops and implements a comprehensive communications program for the Texas A&M Health Science Center (Texas A&M Health). Produces quality copy that spans from longform feature stories to ad headlines that pack a punch in 100 characters or less. Understands the Texas A&M Health brand and crafts products that masterfully convey that brand while urging audiences to action.

What You Need To Know

Salary: Compensation will be commensurate to the selected hire’s experience.

Other Requirements or Other Factors: May require work outside of normal office hours to include nights and weekends.

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, journalism, English or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Three years of related experience in communications, marketing or media relations
  
  
  

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Superior proficiency with Microsoft Word and PowerPoint
• Strong writing and editing skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Extensive knowledge of Associated Press Style
• Skilled at project, time and client management
• Familiarity with social media best practices and up to date on the latest social media applications and trends
• Ability to self-direct, self-motivate and problem solve
• Ability to work in a dispersed team environment
• Keen eye with attention to detail
• Ability to work cooperatively with others and resolve conflicts in a professional manner
  
  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in a relevant field
• Health care communications and/or marketing experience
• Event planning experience
  
  
  

Responsibilities:

Writing and Editing

• Researches, interviews, writes and edits articles for publications, including the Texas A&M Health digital newsroom, Vital Record.
• Assures that all products conform to journalistic standards and adhere to the Texas A&M Health editorial style guidelines.
• Integrates search engine optimization (SEO) best practices in all web and newsroom content.
• Writes and edits copy for social media, digital signage, advertisements and marketing collateral.
• Assists with writing executive communications, including emails, speeches, presentations, video scripts and institutional messages.
  
  
  

Planning and Coordination

• Works with the marketing and communications manager to develop a content calendar that engages, informs, attracts and retains target audiences across Texas A&M Health’s communications channels.
• Coordinates the strategic communications plan, executes tactics, keeps projects on task and delivers products on time.
• Develops and maintains relationships with key individuals across the institution to mine for stories and identify promotional opportunities.
  
  
  

Website Maintenance

• Works with content experts to write copy for institutional websites following web writing and SEO best practices.
• Maintains website content to ensure information is always accurate and accessible.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
  
  
  

Instructions to Applicants: Applications received by Texas A&M University must either have all job application data entered or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to pre-populate the online application.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.