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Job no: 968015
The College of Natural Science (www.natsci.msu.edu) is seeking a Senior Communications Manager to tell stories about our community. The College of Natural Science, or NatSci, Senior Communications Manager will work in collaboration with other members in the NatSci Marketing Office to develop content that conveys NatSci's vision, mission, core values and main priorities to drive awareness, increase affinity and advance NatSci's reputation as a leading research and teaching college at an R1 institution. Key areas include communicating research and trends and advances in the biological, mathematical and physical sciences to a broad audience. Within the thematic frameworks of the NatSci Strategic Plan, this individual will seek and develop story ideas, translating complex topics into short- and long-form content, college newsletters and other possible marketing collateral needs. This position will be responsible for storytelling that resonates with NatSci's audiences - including peers, alums and donors - and/or is of interest to local, regional, and/or national news media. The position will also play a key role in the development of signature and feature products for advancement-related materials. This person will work with University Communications and their public relations team to elevate stories and manage a freelance network of writers and an intern.
Unit Specific Education/Experience/SkillsKnowledge equivalent to that which normally would be acquired by completing a four-year college degree program in Journalism, Telecommunications, Marketing, Advertising, Public Relations, or related field such as Communications; three to five years of related and progressively more responsible or expansive work experience in public and media relations; composing, editing and publication production; news, broadcasting, and print media; and/or marketing, advertising, and creative services; graphic design; word processing; desktop publishing; web design; presentation; spreadsheet and/or database software; public presentation or radio production; or computer programming/technology; and/or experience in a field related to are of employment; may require management and supervisory experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Additional Requirements:
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.
Required Application Materials
"This description is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty that will be required of positions that will be given this title and shall not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct and control the work of employees under his or her supervision. The use of a particular expression or illustration describing duties shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of similar kind or level of difficulty."
Work HoursSTANDARD 8-5
Remote Work StatementMSU strives to provide a flexible work environment and this position has been designated as remote-friendly. Remote-friendly means some or all of the duties can be performed remotely as mutually agreed upon.
Bidding eligibility ends July 30, 2024 at 11:55 P.M.Advertised: Jul 24, 2024 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: Aug 6, 2024 Eastern Daylight Time
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