Communications Specialist

Arizona State University•Tempe, AZ

11d•$54,600 - $72,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering Dean’s Office at ASU is seeking a highly motivated communications specialist to join its Marketing and Communications team. This team member will help lead the development and implementation of strategic communications initiatives, campaigns and high-impact content for the School for Engineering of Matter, Transport and Energy, one of the Fulton Schools of Engineering located on the Tempe campus. The school is a dynamic community of faculty, staff and students who are addressing national and global challenges in energy, human health, environmental infrastructure and sustainability. The candidate selected for this role is a self-starter who effectively markets and disseminates information that promotes the school to internal and external audiences, including faculty, staff, current and potential students, alumni, donors and the broader community. The communications specialist hired for this role will be embedded within the School for Engineering of Matter, Transport and Energy and will work closely with the Fulton Schools of Engineering marketing and communications team. Reporting to the assistant director of marketing and communications for the Fulton Schools of Engineering, this position is based on ASU’s Tempe campus, with occasional in-person attendance required at ASU’s Polytechnic and West Valley campuses for meetings and events.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree and three (3) years of experience appropriate to the area of assignment/field; OR, Any equivalent combination of experience and/or training from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.
Demonstrated ability to write articles, summarize research projects and produce written content for a lay audience based on complex subject matter.
Demonstrated knowledge of marketing practices and principles.
Experience in establishing and maintaining effective relationships with faculty, staff, teams and community members.
Experience with graphic design concepts and publication layout.
Experience translating complex, scientific and technical subjects into stories for a general audience.
Experience working with Adobe Creative Cloud applications, specifically Photoshop and InDesign.
Experience working with Google Workspace and Microsoft Office.
Experience with podcasts and multimedia platforms for disseminating content.
Experience with assembling content and materials for marketing/advertising campaigns.
Experience managing a website using WordPress.
Experience with Salesforce Marketing Cloud or a similar digital marketing platform.
Evidence of effective communication skills.
Experience in taking and processing photos and videos for online and publication use.
Experience in strategic communications planning.
Experience in principles, concepts and practices of project management.
Experience in communications assessment, editing, research and summary.
Experience working collaboratively with internal and external teams, faculty, staff and community members.
Experience presenting research or publications.

Nice To Haves

Experience with social media channels (LinkedIn, Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and flickr) a plus.

Responsibilities

Creates, coordinates and executes communications to support the School for Engineering of Matter, Transport and Energy, hereafter referred to generally as “the school.”
Plans, develops and produces high-quality, creative content for print and digital mediums using writing and graphic design skills, including feature stories/articles, electronic newsletters, brochures, mailers, social media, presentations, web content, events, press releases and annual reports for school audiences, e.g., faculty, staff, current and prospective students, donors, alumni and the general public.
Writes and edits feature-length articles to promote the school’s research and development activities, academic programs, key partnerships and student achievements to internal and external audiences.
Cultivates relationships with key school stakeholders, including faculty, staff, students, alumni and external collaborators, to identify emerging stories, communications opportunities and strategic priorities.
Develops and implements integrated social media strategies to strengthen the school’s visibility, engagement and reputation across digital platforms.
Oversees planning, content strategy and maintenance of the school’s websites through collaboration with stakeholders and the Fulton Schools marketing and communications team. The communications specialist promptly performs routine updates, especially regarding program promotion, development, the faculty and staff directory, recruitment and student services.
Leads or contributes to strategic communications planning for key school priorities, initiatives and high-visibility projects.
Interfaces with Fulton Schools managers and team members and university collaborators across campuses to execute marketing projects, which may include photography, design and layout of publications, development of feature stories, ordering of promotional items and maintenance of the school’s website.
Nurtures relationships with the school’s key stakeholders, including external industry collaborators and alumni, to generate awareness of collaboration opportunities.
Schedules, edits and supports photography and video projects in alignment with the school’s strategic goals and the Fulton Schools of Engineering’s values.
Provides strategic communications support and guidance to school leadership and other decision-makers by providing marketing and communications counsel, identifying opportunities and recommending approaches aligned with school priorities.
Assists in coordinating and promoting events happening in the school.
Ensures all marketing and communications materials developed for the school meet university brand standards and follow the Associated Press style guide.
Liaises with the Fulton Schools of Engineering central marketing and communications team, ASU Media Relations and ASU Enterprise Brand and Marketing, as needed, to generate and coordinate external media coverage for the school.
Proactively identifies, develops and proposes marketing and communications projects and initiatives to school leadership and Fulton Schools of Engineering communications team.