STRATEGIC COMMUNICATIONS ASSOCIATE II

Hiring Department

College of Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources (CAFNR) Communications

Job Description

The ideal candidate will serve as a multimedia storyteller for the CAFNR student experience, highlighting student opportunities such as research, study abroad and experiential learning; showcasing student services such as career services and advising; and exploring the variety of CAFNR majors and career opportunities. With 14 degree programs and more than 2,500 undergraduate students in a range of disciplines, centered around creating a healthy world, this position is constantly finding new and interesting stories to feature! This position supports all student recruitment and student success messaging, with the talent of a collaborative team. Primary responsibilities include writing feature stories and taking accompanying photographs for numerous audiences; brainstorming and crafting social media campaigns alongside our social media manager; writing student recruitment marketing language as part of our web redesign; designing email campaigns for prospective students to spotlight our range of degree programs; publishing a monthly electronic newsletter to showcase our robust learning, advising and teaching cohorts; and building relationships with CAFNR undergraduate program coordinators. This position reports to the director of the CAFNR Office of Marketing and Communications.

• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Collaborative and self-motivated
• Ability to meet writing deadlines
• Demonstrated ability to create compelling stories for a variety of audiences
• Ability to develop and maintain relationships with faculty, staff and administrators

Salary

$20.05 - $28.55

GGS Grade: 009
University Title: Strategic Communications Associate II
Internal applicants can determine their university title by accessing the Talent Profile tile in myHR.

Shift

Monday - Friday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Minimum Qualifications

A Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience and at least 2 years of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary.

Preferred Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in communications, English, journalism, marketing or a related discipline with a strong emphasis in written communication, and two years of related experience
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Collaborative and self-motivated
• Ability to meet writing deadlines
• Demonstrated ability to create compelling stories for a variety of audiences
• Ability to develop and maintain relationships with faculty, staff and administrators
• Comfortable telling stories through photography or other media as needed

Preferred:

• Experience with InDesign, Photoshop, WordPress and competent with dSLR cameras
• Superior editing skills and knowledge of AP style
• Four years of professional writing and editing experience Preferred:

Application Materials

• MU Application
• Cover Letter
• Resume
• Three writing samples

Columbia Missouri Information

Columbia, Mo., is known as an ideal college town, combining small-town comforts, community spirit and low cost of living with big-city culture, activities and resources. Home to nationally renowned public schools and other colleges and educational centers, Columbia is packed with restaurants and entertainment venues and hosts more than a dozen annual cultural festivals.

Benefit Eligibility

This position is eligible for University benefits. The University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, and educational fee discounts. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at http://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits

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We value the uniqueness of every individual and strive to ensure each person’s success. Contributions from individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives promote intellectual pluralism and enable us to achieve the excellence that we seek in learning, research and engagement. This commitment makes our university a better place to work, learn and innovate.

In your application materials, please discuss your experiences and expertise that support these values and enrich our missions of teaching, research and engagement.

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