Communications Specialist

About the role

The University of North Texas, College of Music, is seeking to hire a Communications Specialist to join our team. This position will be responsible for creating and disseminating our digital concert programs and market events using social media and other digital platforms. This position will also regularly work with both internal and external constituents with a focus on providing the best level of customer service.

Responsibilities

• Manage the submission process for program information and ensure all completed programs are publicly posted on appropriate digital platforms for easy audience access.
• Create, coordinate, and distribute content in support of events for digital platforms such as websites, digital newsletters and social media.
• Work with faculty, staff, students and external vendors to maintain, update, troubleshoot, and provide general assistance for College of Music websites while adhering to College of Music and University Brand Strategy and Communications guidelines and procedures.
• Participate in special projects and events as requested and work to ensure effective communication and collegial, professional relations with all coworkers and clients.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in related field and two years of experience in writing and/or editing publications; or any equivalent combination of experience, education, and training.
• Knowledge, skills and abilities for web-based positions include content management, editing software, CSS, HTML, cross-browser testing and manipulation of page display for mobile devices.
• Ability to adhere to ADA compliance. Ability to produce web site prototypes. Ability to organize information from numerous sources into cohesive and effective navigation. Ability to check web sites for accuracy and functionality before sites are published. Ability to translate documents, requirements, wireframes into professionally designed, functional web properties.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in music or experience with the musical genres represented in the College’s curriculum.
• Proficient in text editing and music historical research.
• Experience using software for optimization and automation of workflows and business processes.
• Experience managing website content.
• Experience creating digital marketing assets to drive attendance at events.

Skills

• Conceptualizing, writing and editing content for university audiences.
• Working under pressure, meeting deadlines, conducting multiple tasks and maintaining effective working relationships.
• Communicating effectively orally and in writing.
• Visually inspecting print and digital copy.
• Understanding of institutional strategy (or ability to quickly assimilate) and ability to integrate strategy into modes of communication.

Benefits

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Pay

$43,888 FTE: 1.000000

Schedule

Monday - Friday 8:00 to 5:00pm

Physical Requirements

• Communicating with others to exchange information.
• Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing.
• Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another.
• Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers.

Environmental Hazards

• No adverse environmental conditions expected.

Special Instructions

Applicants must submit a minimum of two professional references as part of their application. If needed, additional references can be added after the application has been submitted.

EEO Statement

The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit – and takes actions to prevent – discrimination, harassment (including sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking), and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application, employment practices, and facilities; nor permits race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or sex discrimination and harassment in its admissions processes, and educational programs and activities. UNT System Administration promptly investigates complaints of discrimination, harassment, and related retaliation and takes remedial action when appropriate. System Administration also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose any form of harassment or discriminatory practice, file a charge or report, or testify, assist, or participate in a related investigation or proceeding.