Communications Specialist II

About the role

Why work for Texas A&M Engineering? Engineering has been part of Texas A&M University since its opening in 1876 as the Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas. Today, the College of Engineering is the largest college on the College Station campus with more than 25,000 engineering students enrolled in 15 departments. Its mission is to serve Texas, the nation and the global community by providing engineering graduates who are well-founded in engineering fundamentals, instilled with the highest standards of professional and ethical behavior, and prepared to meet the complex technical challenges of society.

As the research arm of Engineering, the Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station (TEES) is a state agency within the Texas A&M University System with a mission to improve lives through basic and applied engineering research, workforce development and technology transition. Our collaborations with industry, academia and government provide cutting-edge solutions to global technical challenges.

Responsibilities

The Communications Specialist II, under general supervision, writes news features highlighting the faculty, students and research for the Engineering News site. The Communications Specialist II will identify, research and support storytelling opportunities, including but not limited to print, multimedia, social, online and media relations.

• Focuses on elevating the high-level, strategic news of Texas A&M Engineering.
• Researches, interviews, and writes press releases and feature articles highlighting the faculty, staff and research for the Engineering News site.
• Proactively manages tasks to meet deadlines.
• Collaborates with the multimedia, social media and design teams to develop and implement content packages to accompany stories.
• Assists with content review and creation as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Two years of related experience.

A Master’s degree in journalism, communications or science and technology journalism is helpful.

Benefits

Texas A&M Engineering provides an outstanding benefits package including but not limited to:

• Competitive medical insurance benefits through Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and Prescription coverage by Express Scripts.
• Options for Vision, Dental, Life, and Long-Term Disability insurance.
• A defined benefit retirement plan with the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) with 8.25% employer contribution.
• Additional Voluntary Retirement Programs: Tax Deferred Account 403(b) and a Deferred Compensation Program 457(b).
• Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses.
• Generous paid time off with holidays, vacation and sick leave.
• Robust free training access through LinkedIn Learning plus professional development opportunities.
• Tuition assistance and Educational release time to further your academic pursuits.
• Access to Engineer Your Wellness programs that provide opportunities for employees to engage in health and fitness.
• Wellness release time offered to employees to promote work/life balance.