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STRATEGIC COMMUNICATIONS ASSOCIATE I

University of Missouri-Columbia, Columbia, MO, United States


Hiring Department
School of Natural Resources

Job Description
The School of Natural Resources (SNR), the Missouri Water Center (MWC), and the School of Journalism's Ag & Water Desk (AWD) seek to hire a shared full-time Strategic Communications position to provide oversight for social media and engagement across all three groups. The successful candidate will create social media posts, write newsletters, make short videos, and engage in other outreach activities to increase the organizations' public engagement. The workload for this position will be divided equally among the three units.

Responsibilities
Duties will include:

Monitor, create content for, and engage audiences on social media platforms such as LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram and YouTube on behalf of the three units.

Create newsletters and other forms of outreach for the units.

Review analytics and create reports on key metrics.

Propose engagement strategies to unit supervisors.

Serve as a liaison to College and Campus Communications professionals to coordinate content.

As with all positions, involvement with other duties and responsibilities may be expected in order to support the mission and purpose of the University of Missouri.

Shift
Monday - Friday

8am - 5pm

Occasional events outside regular shift

Minimum Qualifications
A Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience and 2 years of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary.

Preferred Qualifications

Skillful communication, strong organizational skills, ability to be a team player, ability to learn quickly with attention to detail.

Experience working in strategic communication and for news organizations.

Excellent AP style and grammar skills and solid editorial judgment.

Experience creating social media posts for professional organizations on a variety of platforms.

Knowledge of water resources and environmental issues, especially within the state of Missouri and the Mississippi River Basin.

Experience managing audience engagement strategies and products, including social media and newsletters.

Experience using tools such as Google Drive, Excel, Microsoft Office, WordPress and BlueLena, Adobe Suite, Canva and other design and editing software.

Skilled in shooting and editing photo, audio and video.

Anticipated Hiring Range
The anticipated hiring range for this position has been established as $18.87 - $21.63 hourly.

Salary is determined by a variety of factors, including but not limited to, the individual's particular combination of education, skills, and experience, as well as organizational requirements.

Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Missouri provides generous leave, health plans, and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.

Grade: GGS-008

University Title: STRATEGIC COMMUNICATIONS ASSOCIATE I

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Benefit Eligibility
This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, paid caregiver leave, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Accessibility
To request ADA accommodations, please call the Director of Accessibility and ADA at 573-884-7278.

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