Lubbock

Media Relations Specialist

35957BR

College of Human Sciences

Position Description

Assistant in the planning and development of communication for information about programs to maintain a favorable public and stakeholder perceptions of the organization's accomplishments or agenda.

Major/Essential Functions

Manage department, centers, and program newsletter content, schedule, and process.
Provide support for COHS and its departments, centers, and institutes with implementation of their strategic marketing plans and outreach efforts to include digital media, print media, and other multimedia tools while maintaining a positive working relationship.
Assist in the implementation of digital communication plans, collateral and assets for print, advertisements, and videos to support student recruitment and retention efforts.
Lead photographer and videographer for COHS. Coordinate interviews and photo/video shoots as appropriate and prepare final content and visuals. Create video, audio, and still deliverables appropriate for print, digital images, multimedia, and final video and audio products that accurately informs and engages the target audience.
Assist with digital media strategy implementation for the COHS and departments.
Assist COHS and departments with outreach efforts that will enhance brand awareness as well as the reach of the college to desired audiences.
Serves as project manager for departmental projects including digital media requests, stories, graphic design needs, and written pieces.
Actively seeks out student, faculty, staff, and alumni stories that support the strategic messages of the college.
Write and edit stories and other content for diverse media platforms.
Write news releases and/or event advisories for review and distribution by Office of TTU Communications and Marketing staff.
Manage social media for the College of Human Sciences
Assist with website updates for the college and departments.
Manages student assistant(s) and supports student education efforts.
Assists with planning and organizing COHS student events including event requirements, reservations, purchasing, receipts, and ordering processes.
Other duties as assigned in support of marketing and communications efforts in COHS.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a related field plus one (1) year related experience; OR a combination of related education and/or experience to equal five (5) years.

Safety Information

Adherence to robust safety practices and compliance with all applicable health and safety regulations are responsibilities of all TTU employees.

Occasional Duties

occasional overtime for Photography or Videography at afterhours events will be necessary.

Does this position work in a research laboratory?

No

Required Attachments

Cover Letter, Resume / CV

Optional Attachments

Professional/Personal Reference

Job Type

Full Time

Pay Basis

Hourly

Minimum Hire Rate

19.21

Pay Statement

Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as the institutional pay plan. For additional information, please reference the institutional pay plan by visiting www.depts.ttu.edu/hr/payplan.

Travel Required

None

Shift

Day

Schedule Details

Monday-Friday 8am-5pm

Grant Funded?

No

Job Group

Information and Records Clerks

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.

Air Force Specialty Code

3N000, 35P4, 35P3, 35P1

Army Military Occupational Specialty Code

46A, 46Q, 46R

Marine Military Occupational Specialty Code

4301, 4302

Navy Enlisted Classification Code

2412, 8152

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