Communications Specialist
Job Description
Posting Number
PG194235SPInternal Recruitment
NoWorking Title
Communications SpecialistAnticipated Hiring Range
$60,000 - $63,500Work Schedule
Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm; flexible/hybrid scheduleJob Location
Raleigh, NCDepartment
Computer Science - EngineeringAbout the Department
Essential Job Duties
Other Responsibilities
Minimum Experience/Education
Bachelor’s degree in a discipline related to the area of assignment; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.
Other Required Qualifications
- Ability to manage the Computer Science department’s social media strategy and execution, from planning content editorial, to posting and troubleshooting issues, and utilizing analytical tools to measure performance
- Understanding of the college’s and departments’ strategic priorities and ability to research and identify stories that align to those priorities and communicate the desired information and messages in a compelling way.
- Understanding of academic departmental structures, National Science Foundation efforts, and grant-based communication and develop communications with those constraints in mind.
- Ability to form strong relationships with key content partners
- Ability to problem-solve on a fluid level, adapting solutions to current or future problems before stakeholders are affected.
- Basic technical ability to develop communications that is adapted to the intended platform or format
- Strategic communications planning experience; expert writing capabilities that follow AP and department brand style; editing and proofing expertise.
- Detailed knowledge of all major social media platforms; current social marketing trends; analytical and content management platforms; and lead generation.
- Relationship-building skills that help open opportunities for story identification and storytelling
- Familiarity with technical platforms for department communications and ability to format content to those platforms, as well as edit and update content.
- Knowledge and experience using institutional social media management tools and standards. Experience managing institutional voice and persona on platforms like LinkedIn, Instagram and X
- Demonstrate the ability to research and understand complex topics— and independently find answers using available resources and experts.
- Demonstrate the ability to storyboard content ideas and adapt communication voice based on the goals and nature of the written assignment.
Preferred Qualifications
- APA Journalistic and technical writing proficiency
- Experience utilizing Social Pilot or equivalent advanced social media marketing platforms; in addition to analytic management with Meta Business Manager, Twitter, and Google Analytics.
- Experience working within a WordPress environment with custom post types and relationship linking.
- Strong interpersonal skills which promote collaboration and productivity
- Excellent oral and written communication skills which effectively convey and receive messages in person as well as via phone, email, and social media
- Must be able to establish and maintain relationships with external and internal audiences
- Familiarity with APA and NC State brand style; layman grasp of technical material, including ability to story-tell with engineering and science-based topics; reporter-style interview skills; and fact/detail verification and proofing.
Required License or Certification
Valid NC Driver's License required
NoCommercial Driver's License Required?
NoJob Open Date
09/19/2024Earliest Close Date---- (Positions will be posted until 5:00 PM ET on this date. Positions remaining posted after this date are still accepting applications but may close at any time.)
09/25/2024Notice to Applicants
Special Instructions
Position Number
00111063Position Type
SHRAPosition Classification Band Title
Public Communication SpecialistPosition Classification Band Level
JourneyPosition Classification Salary Range
$ 35,880 - $ 96,560Salary Grade Equivalency
GN10Alternate Option
Full Time Equivalent (FTE) (1.0 = 40 hours/week)
1.0Appointment
12 Month RecurringMandatory Designation - Adverse Weather
Non Mandatory - Adverse WeatherMandatory Designation - Emergency Events
Non Mandatory - Emergency EventTime Limited Position
NoDepartment Id
141901 - Computer Science-engrAA/EEO
If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or workatncstate@ncsu.edu.
Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit.
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