Auburn University · 4 days ago
Communications & Marketing Specialist I/II
Auburn, AL
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry, Mid, Senior Level
$44K/yr - $86K/yr
0+ years expAuburn University is seeking a Communications and Marketing Specialist I/II to join a dynamic team focused on improving the health and lives of Alabamians. The role involves supporting content creation and marketing strategies for Alabama Extension communications projects and initiatives.
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Responsibilities
Identify impact stories and share through news releases, promotional materials and other reports across multiple mediums, including digital, social media, print and video
Assist in the creation, population and maintenance of educational content and web pages on the Alabama Extension website
Support the Extension communications and marketing team through participating in staff meetings and teamwide efforts and completing assignments to support ACES programs
Some in-state travel to county-based program efforts for developing news releases and impact stories will be required
Contribute support by uploading finalized publications, proofreading news and briefs from other writers and helping handle expiring content to provide a cohesive web presence featuring the latest research-based information
Serve as a liaison for county directors to connect the field with all resources available through the ACES Communications, Strategic Marketing and Client Relations unit
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Communications, Marketing or related field
Level I- Bachelor's degree and 0 years of experience
Level II- Bachelor's degree plus 2 year of experience in marketing and communications services to include print journalism
Level III- Bachelor's degree plus 4 year of experience in marketing and communications services to include print journalism
Excellent writing and editing skills, with proficiency in AP style, as well as solid news judgment
Proficiency in communicating effectively across multiple platforms
Ability to work effectively and in a positive manner while providing excellent customer service, have excellent communication skills and the ability to work in a team environment
The successful candidate must have the ability to maintain diplomacy at all times, possess a high level of professionalism, be customer service driven and flexible in attitude
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively and manage multiple priorities
Preferred
Experience managing social media channels
Experience with Adobe Creative Suite is preferred
Experience with WordPress is preferred
Benefits
Competitive retirement plan and benefits.
Generous leave (including two weeks off during the holidays!)
Paid parental leave
Auburn University tuition assistance for yourself and dependents.
Company
Auburn University
Auburn University is an institute of higher learning that offers undergraduate and graduate courses.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$25.89MKey Investors
National Safety CouncilDENSO’s North America FoundationNational Institute of Food and Agriculture
2025-06-25Grant· $0.05M
2024-10-30Grant
2024-06-26Grant· $0.89M
Leadership Team
Kelli Shomaker
Sr. V-P for Business and Administration and CFO
Katherine Alldredge
Executive Support Specialist to VP Advancement & Chief Operations and Strategy Officer
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