Communications Coordinator | WSU Tri Cities Marketing & Communications

Washington State University • Richland, WA

160d • $4,386 - $6,031

About The Position

The Communication Coordinator is a member of the WSU Tri-Cities Office of Marketing and Communication, an in-house strategic and creative team that proactively brings the universities' stories to a broad variety of audiences in support of WSU Tri-Cities' mission. This role provides communication support to the WSU Tri-Cities Institute for Northwest Energy Futures (INEF) and the WSU Tri-Cities office of Marketing and Communication (MarCom). Working with the team on the Tri-Cities campus and colleagues throughout the WSU System, the Communication Coordinator works to promote INEF and WSU Tri-Cities activities and initiatives to a wide variety of audiences through press releases, one-pagers and informational handouts, e-newsletters and social media.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in public relations, communications, marketing or other relevant field.
• Two (2) years of professional experience in print OR broadcast news media, public relations, marketing including the use of electronic media, or two (2) years of other relevant professional experience.
• Experience using Microsoft Office Suite applications including Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, and Teams.
• Demonstrated ability to write press releases, news articles, and content for websites and social media.
• Knowledge of AP Style and ability to follow editorial standards and apply university brand messaging.
• Demonstrated ability to develop strategic marketing or communication plans.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience developing communications for a STEM or energy related organization or similar audiences.
• Proven ability to write interesting, accessible content about complex topics for both non-technical and scientific-interested audiences.
• Experience creating content for and managing social media accounts.
• Experience working with members of the media.

Responsibilities

• Provide communication support to the WSU Tri-Cities Institute for Northwest Energy Futures (INEF).
• Promote INEF and WSU Tri-Cities activities and initiatives through various communication channels.
• Write press releases, news articles, and content for websites and social media.
• Develop strategic marketing or communication plans.

Benefits

• Paid sick and vacation leave.
• Paid holidays.
• Medical, dental, life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents.
• Retirement and deferred compensation options.
• Optional supplemental retirement accounts.
• Training and development opportunities.
• Employee tuition waiver.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree