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Penn State University Talent Acquisition Part Time Marketing and Communications Specialist in Center Valley, Pennsylvania
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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS: Penn State Lehigh Valley's Strategic Communications department is seeking a creative, analytical, social media and web-savvy part time Marketing and Communications Specialist.
This position will participate in the planning, development, and distribution of a variety of marketing, communications, and public relations strategies for storytelling and general communications for the university.
Position Responsibilities An interest in multimedia content and ability to think creatively about multichannel storytelling Website updates Special event advertising and promotional material design and creation Conceptualize and coordinate multimedia storytelling through photography Attend college events as needed to assist with capturing content or event logistics Monitor news and media presence, monitor and track analytics of the website and digital traffic. Create content for information sheets, brochures, articles, and other external communications. Excellent writing skills and ability to write for a variety of platforms Strong attention to detail Ability to work independently and collaborate well as part of a team
Qualifications This position requires a Bachelor's degree preferably in a marketing-related field, and 1+ years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience in developing and executing a variety of marketing, communications, and public relations strategies. Proven ability to use data and metrics to develop strategies, drive decisions, and achieve goals. Demonstrated experience using Google Analytics is preferred. Experience using web content management systems Knowledge and experience utilizing social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, TikTok, and YouTube to drive marketing strategies Experience in Canva, Adobe Creative Suite
This job requires the following 3 publicly available clearances: * PA State Police Criminal Background Check * PA Child Abuse History Clearance Form * FBI Criminal Background Check The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancingdiversity, equity, inclusion, and sustainability in all of its forms. We embrace individualuniqueness, foster a culture of inclusion that supports both broad and specific diversityinitiatives, leverage the educational and institutional benefits of diversity in society andnature, and engage all individuals to help them thrive. We value inclusion as a corestrength and an essential element of our public service mission.
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