Digital Communications Specialist II

Digital Communications Specialist II Texas A&M AgriLife is comprised of the following Texas A&M University System members:
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service
Texas A&M AgriLife Research
College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Texas A&M University
Texas A&M Forest Service
Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory
As the nation's largest most comprehensive agriculture program, Texas A&M AgriLife brings together a college and four state agencies focused on agriculture and life sciences within The Texas A&M University System. With over 5,000 employees and a presence in every county across the state, Texas A&M AgriLife is uniquely positioned to improve lives, environments and the Texas economy through education, research, extension and service.
The Digital Communications Specialist II plays a critical editorial and digital role across Texas A&M AgriLife's integrated marketing and communications team. This position serves as a content creator and editor for AgriLife's digital content, ensuring consistency, quality and best practices across all AgriLife email communications, including newsletters, AgriLife Today, LiveWhale, brand websites and other digital platforms to support strategic, digitally focused storytelling across channels. This role blends editorial judgment, digital publishing expertise and strategic communications support, working across teams to elevate the clarity, effectiveness and impact of AgriLife communications. The ideal candidate is a strong editor and writer, highly organized, digitally savvy and comfortable balancing day-to-day production with longer-term strategic communications needs.
Responsibilities:
Newsletter Editorial Coordination
Writing & Strategic Communications Support
Digital Best Practices & Coordination
Required Education and Experience:
Bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, marketing, English or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Two years of related experience.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Strong editing and writing skills, with the ability to improve clarity, flow and effectiveness of content.
Experience producing or editing newsletters, email campaigns or digital publications.
Familiarity with digital publishing platforms and email marketing tools.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.
Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience working in a marketing communications team, or higher education communications environment.
Familiarity with audience segmentation, email performance metrics and content optimization.
Experience adapting content for multiple digital channels.
Working knowledge of accessibility standards and digital content best practices.
Key Competencies:
Editorial judgment and attention to detail
Digital-first mindset
Clear, concise writing
Collaboration and communication
Ability to balance production and strategy
Comfort providing constructive editorial feedback
What You Need to Know
Salary: Pay grade 9. Compensation for this position is commensurate based on the selected candidate's qualifications.
Why Work at Texas A&M AgriLife?
When you choose to work for Texas A&M AgriLife, you become part of an organization that is an established leader in agriculture and life sciences with a wide range of capabilities to meet the needs of our statewide, national, and international constituents.
In addition, Texas A&M AgriLife offers a comprehensive benefit packing including the following:
Health, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M AgriLife contributing to employee health and basic life premiums
12-15 days of annual paid holidays
Up to eight hours of paid sick leave and at least eight hours of paid vacation each month
Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas
Employee Wellness Initiative for Texas A&M AgriLife
A cover letter and resumé are requested. You may upload these documents on the application under CV/Resume.
All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution's verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution's procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.
Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.