Marketing and Communications Specialist

Role Overview

The Marketing and Communications Specialist will develop and draft intermediate to complex communication content and support the communication strategy through storytelling and campaigns for university-wide projects/efforts. The role requires strong diligence, sound judgment, and the ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining a high standard of professionalism.

What You Will Do

The Marketing and Communications Specialist will execute all phases of marketing and communications content creation, from concept development through production, for electronic and print materials that support university branding goals for the Business and Finance Office and its departments. The role will also involve developing, writing, proofreading, editing, and formatting content for various platforms, applying ASU Brand Guide and Associated Press writing style standards, and working effectively in a demanding environment with tight deadlines and conflicting priorities.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The ideal candidate is a self-starter who can take initiative and work independently while comfortably maintaining tasks end-to-end, documenting progress, and communicating clearly across teams. The candidate should have strong communication skills, including strong grammar skills and experience using Associated Press style, and be able to manage multiple priorities while maintaining a high standard of professionalism.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree
• Three (3) years of experience appropriate to the area of assignment/field
• Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language, including the meaning and spelling of words
• Demonstrated communication skills, including strong grammar skills and experience using Associated Press style
• Skill in the best practices of communication and marketing methods and techniques
• Experience researching and preparing professional documents, decks, or communications materials for written and oral presentation
• Experience writing feature stories for general audiences
• Ability in communication assessment, editing, research, and summary
• Experience with Adobe Suite, Dropbox, Microsoft Office Suite, and Slack
• Ability in Google Drive, Docs, Forms, etc.
• Experience with strategic communication planning
• Skill in organization, prioritizing workload, and time management
• Experience with the concepts and practices of project management
• Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and methods
• Knowledge of graphic design and creative communication styles
• Experience with HTML and web-based content management platforms
• Knowledge of email marketing tools such as Salesforce Marketing Cloud
• Experience with problem-solving, conflict management, and decision-making
• Skill in leadership, collaboration, and teambuilding
• Experience working in higher education or a similarly complex organizational environment

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Health insurance
• Retirement plan
• Paid time off
• Holidays
• Comprehensive benefits package

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