University of New Hampshire is Hiring a Communication Information Specialist Near Durham, NH
Summary Of PositionUnder the general supervision of the UNH College of Life Sciences and Agriculture’s integrated marketing director and the director of the New Hampshire Agricultural Experiment Station ( NHAES ), play critical role in college communications and marketing in support of undergraduate and graduate recruitment, alumni relations, research reputation and visibility, and New Hampshire impact and engagement. Responsible for developing a strategic social media plan, creating content for COLSA’s social channels, managing team of COLSA student ambassadors, initiating new digital communications strategies and tools, and providing graphic design for a range of digital and print materials. Primarily responsible for managing the college’s social media channels, creating and budgeting campaigns and managing outcomes. Requires high level of professionalism, initiative and independent judgement to plan, prioritize and project manage diverse workload. Additional Job InformationOther minimum qualifications
Bachelor’s degree preferably in communications or marketing or a related field.
Experience managing social media accounts, particularly Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn.
High degree of familiarity with Adobe Premiere Pro, InDesign, Lightroom, and Photoshop
Comfortable using a mirrorless camera and microphone setups to capture compelling and visually appealing photo/video content
Experience with and/or enthusiasm for creating short-form video for platforms like Instagram and TikTok
Comfortable communicating about sometimes complex scientific topics
Self-starter who is willing to seek out content ideas and get the ball rolling independently
Persistence when faced with obstacles while managing projects
Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment where priorities can shift rapidly
Excited to learn new things and grow with the position
Additional Preferred Qualifications
Experience in higher education communication, particularly social media marketing.
Knowledge of agricultural, natural resource, environmental and life sciences fields.
Knowledge of the State Agricultural Experiment Station system.
Salary InformationSalary is complemented by a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental, retirement, tuition, and paid time off. EEO StatementThe University System of New Hampshire is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access/Affirmative Action employer. The University System is committed to creating an environment that values and supports diversity and inclusiveness across our campus communities and encourages applications from qualified individuals who will help us achieve this mission. The University System prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or marital status.