Marketing and Communications Specialist

Arizona State University•Tempe, AZ

15h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Business and Finance Communications Group in the Office of the Executive Vice President, Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer at Arizona State University is seeking a highly organized and proactive Marketing and Communications Specialist. Under general direction, this role executes all phases of marketing and communications content creation, from concept development through production, for electronic and print materials that support university branding goals for the Business and Finance Office and its departments. The role requires strong diligence, sound judgment, and the ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining a high standard of professionalism. The ideal candidate is a self-starter who can take initiative and work independently while comfortably maintaining tasks end-to-end, documenting progress and communicating clearly across teams.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree and three (3) years of experience appropriate to the area of assignment/field; OR, Any equivalent combination of experience and training from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.
Applicants must submit three professional writing samples, such as features, news articles, reports, or papers. Writing samples should be submitted as PDF attachments and should represent the applicant’s own work, without using Artificial Intelligence.
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language, including the meaning and spelling of words.
Demonstrated communication skills, including strong grammar skills and experience using Associated Press style.
Skill in the best practices of communication and marketing methods and techniques.
Experience researching and preparing professional documents, decks or communications materials for written and oral presentation.
Experience writing feature stories for general audiences.
Ability in communication assessment, editing, research, and summary.
Experience with Adobe Suite, Dropbox, Microsoft Office Suite and Slack.
Ability in Google Drive, Docs, Forms, etc.
Experience with strategic communication planning.
Skill in organization, prioritizing workload and time management.
Experience with the concepts and practices of project management.
Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and methods.
Knowledge of graphic design and creative communication styles.
Experience with HTML and web-based content management platforms.
Knowledge of email marketing tools such as Salesforce Marketing Cloud.
Experience with problem-solving, conflict management and decision-making.
Skill in leadership, collaboration and teambuilding.
All applicants must be eligible to work in the United States; ASU and Business & Finance Support Services - Communications will not provide sponsorship for employment.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Journalism, English, Communications, Marketing or related field and five years of content marketing, marketing communications, marketing project management or related experience.
Experience working in higher education or a similarly complex organizational environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

Support the Business and Finance Communications Group in planning and executing professional, clear, consistent and compelling communications and marketing projects and deliverables for Business and Finance departments, executives, the university at large and external audiences.
Develop, write, proofread, edit and format content for the web, emails, brochures, social media, presentations, reports, talking points, press releases and business forms.
Apply ASU Brand Guide and Associated Press writing style standards and ensure compliance with project description specifications for content accuracy, readability, editing, grammar and punctuation, writing style and department requirements.
Work effectively in a demanding environment subject to tight deadlines and conflicting priorities, while providing excellent customer service and maintaining relationships with a variety of constituents.
Maintain clear project workflow notes and track and coordinate the movement of content development, design, delivery and production.
Participate in video production by conducting research, writing and editing scripts, and ensuring an overall production schedule is maintained.
Collaborate, consult, and actively participate in generating innovative ideas, brainstorming concepts, and making recommendations for creative ways to accomplish goals.
Regularly meet with Business and Finance departmental clients to discuss marketing and communication objectives, strategic planning, identifying target audiences and desired outcomes, to create on-brand, on-strategy, compelling creative work for clients and the university overall.
Develop and maintain collaborative working relationships with Business and Finance Communications Group members, Business and Finance departmental leaders, clients, staff, student workers, project managers, ASU marketing and communications professionals and outside constituents and partners to accomplish project goals and content needs.