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Specialist - Communications

Middle Tennessee State University, Murfreesboro, TN, United States


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Specialist - Communications
Apply Now Job Number: P1349
Work Type: Administrative
Location: Murfreesboro, Tennessee
Categories: Communications, Marketing, and Public Affairs

Job Title
Specialist - Communications
Department

News and Media Relations

$48,920 - $60,252; commensurate with experience

Job Summary/Basic Function
Cover assigned MTSU coverage areas and consistently produce high-quality, compelling content, including multimedia content, for the university’s news website, social media platforms, and other content platforms. Distribute content as appropriate and assigned to external media partners. Perform other related duties and special projects as assigned.

Required Education
Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, English or a related field required.

Required Related Experience
Three years progressively responsible professional journalistic or directly related experience required.

Required License/Registration/Certification
Current Tennessee Driver’s License and Registration.

Documents Needed to Apply
Cover Letter, Resume and 3 - 5 Content Work Samples Required

Special Instruction to Applicants
Please provide three to five samples of your content work or link(s) to where accessible. These samples are required and must be uploaded as a single document under the “Supporting Document” section. Be sure to combine all samples into one file prior to submission.

MTSU offers a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to the following:

Vacation Leave for Administrative/Classified Staff/12-month Faculty

13 paid University holidays

Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance

Optional 401K and 403B Deferred Compensation Plans

Educational benefits for the employee and their spouse and dependents

MTSU is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.

Proof of U.S. citizenship or eligibility for U.S. employment is required before employment (Immigration Control Act of 1986).

Clery Act crime statistics for MTSU are available at https://police.mtsu.edu/annual-security-report/ or by contacting MTSU Public Safety at (615) 898-2424.

MTSU is a Tobacco & Drug-Free campus.

This position requires a criminal background check. Therefore, you will be required to provide information about your criminal history to be considered.

MTSU is seeking a dynamic communicator and storyteller to consistently produce high-quality written, visual, digital and multimedia content from assigned coverage areas across multiple high-profile university platforms, including web, TV and social media.

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