Communications Specialist - University Communications and Marketing

Cal Poly•San Luis Obispo, CA

1d•$5,178 - $7,543•Hybrid

About The Position

Reporting to UCM’s Associate Vice President for University Communications and Marketing, this position is a member of the UCM marketing team and works closely with members of the university storytelling team to identify, develop and coordinate the production of content that supports Cal Poly’s brand strategies across a wide variety of channels including print, web, video and social media. This is a full-time temporary position for 6 months and 1 day and is eligible for full benefits, including medical, dental, vision and CalPERS retirement. This position is telecommute eligible and will be required to work on-site as scheduled and telecommute as scheduled pursuant to Cal Poly’s Telecommuting and Remote Work Guidelines.

Requirements

Working knowledge of and ability to apply standard theories, practices, principles and techniques related to communications in the public affairs, media, and/or marketing fields.
Demonstrated ability to keep abreast of campus events and subject matter expertise in relation to current events to identify and capitalize on opportunities that will promote the university and increase positive media coverage.
Strong writing and editing skills to quickly produce clear and concise standard documents for internal and external publication.
Equivalent to a bachelor's degree in a related field and two years of relevant experience. Additional experience which demonstrates acquired and successfully applied knowledge and abilities shown above may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis. An advanced degree in a related field may be substituted for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.

Responsibilities

Identify, develop and coordinate the production of content that supports Cal Poly’s brand strategies across a wide variety of channels including print, web, video and social media.