Job Title Communications Coordinator Agency Texas A&M University Department Dean Of Business Administration Proposed Minimum Salary Commensurate Job Location College Station, Texas Job Type Staff Job Description A Glimpse of the Job The Communications Coordinator is responsible for content creation, media and public relations for Mays Business School. You'll develop and execute strategic communications which enhance visibility of Mays Business School, promote our programs & research initiatives and attract prospective students as you manage media relations, creating compelling content in collaboration with Mays Business School's communications team and internal & external stakeholders. Sharing your knowledge of best practices in media relations, you'll assist faculty and staff with publicity needs, fielding inquiries from the media and general public regarding departmental activities and publications. As our communications coordinator, you will research, interview and write news stories, profiles and research spotlights as you utilize your organizational skills, jugging multiple projects while meeting critical deadlines. The ideal candidate is experienced in developing written content, enjoys collaboration and loves the challenge of creating time-sensitive press releases. Opportunities to Contribute + Content Production - writes press releases, develops compelling content using articles, posts, profiles, etc. with creative story-telling. + Media & Public Relations - Collaborates to distribute press releases, media posts and news stories while addressing inquiries with stakeholders, conveying journalistic best practices. + Communications Strategy Coordination - Coordinates with Mays Marketing & Communications Team, as well as school leadership, to develop content strategy for promoting Mays Business School’s research, programs, and accomplishments with an emphasis on storytelling while mentoring student worker(s). Position Qualifications Required Education and Experience: + Bachelor's degree + 3 years of journalism, public relations, or similar field of study Preferred Qualifications: + 5 years of journalism, public relations, or similar experience + Experience writing about complex topics for a variety of audiences + Familiarity with higher education goals, structures, and communication standards What you need to know Salary: Compensation will be commensurate to selected hire’s experience Cover Letter/Resume: A cover letter and resume’ will assist us in our review of your application materials Who we are Texas A&M University’s Mays Business School is a vibrant learning organization of more than 175 faculty members, 125 staff members, and 6,400 undergraduate and graduate students in accounting, finance, management, management information systems, marketing, and supply chain management. Mays Business School’s vision is building a better future through business. To fulfill this vision, our mission is developing leaders of character who make a positive difference in the communities where they live, work, and serve. Why Texas A&M University? We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration.  Amenities associated with a major university, such as sporting and cultural events, state-of-the-art recreation facilities, the Bush Library and Museum, and much more await you.  Experience all that a big city has to offer but with a reasonable cost-of-living and no long commutes.  + Medical, (https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/medical/) prescription drug, dental, (https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/dental/) vision, life and AD&D, (https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/life-add/) flexible spending accounts , and long-term disability insurance (https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/long-term-disability/) with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums + 12-15 days (https://employees.tamu.edu/employee-relations/leave/index.html) of annual paid holidays + Up to eight hours of paid sick leave (https://employees.tamu.edu/employee-relations/leave/paid/sick.html)  and at least  eight hours of paid vacation (https://employees.tamu.edu/employee-relations/leave/paid/vacation.html)  each month + Automatically enrollment in the  Teacher Retirement System of Texas (https://www.trs.texas.gov/Pages/Homepage.aspx) + Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time (https://flourish.tamu.edu/wellness-release-time/) + Professional Development: All employees have access to free   LinkedIn Learning (https://linkedinlearning.tamu.edu/)  training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more + Educational release time and tuition assistance (https://livingwell.tamu.edu/employee-tuition-assistance)  for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee + Living Well , (https://livingwell.tamu.edu/) a program at Texas A&M that has been built by employees, for employees 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 experience. 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