Job Title
Corps Marketing & Communication Manager
Job Overview
As the Corps Marketing & Communication Manager, you will step into a mission‑driven environment where every story told strengthens the legacy of the Corps of Cadets. The role ensures brand consistency while crafting compelling narratives that spotlight cadet excellence and elevate Corps initiatives across multiple platforms. You will work with internal teams and media partners to ensure every message reflects the discipline, pride, and precision expected of Texas A&M.
Responsibilities
- Develop, edit, and produce written content for all platforms, including stories, press releases, newsletters, media advisories, and articles highlighting cadet and Corps initiatives.
- Advise on and manage social media strategy, maintain the Corps’ content calendar, and tailor digital and written content by channel.
- Support digital communications for the Corps website, internal and external communications, and marketing materials.
- Communicate with stakeholders to facilitate effective advertising and branding strategies and coordinate with Corps Recruiting and the Office of the Commandant.
- Collaborate with the A&M news team on distribution of advisories and releases to local and regional media outlets.
- Coordinate with visual and social media staff and student workers on content development, including script development and interview questioning.
- Execute competitive analysis and market research to create strategic digital media communication plans and implementation strategies.
- Arrange commercial printing services for public information programs and projects, ensuring quality and adherence to cost and schedule.
- Coordinate staff actions with other university offices and departments, responding to information requests.
- Oversee key performance indicators in support of recruitment marketing.
- Serve as head of unit in the absence of the Corps AD of Marketing & Communications; maintain brand style guidelines and ensure alignment with university guidelines.
- Assist in scheduling Corps members, units, travel, and event coordination.
- Manage student positions handling copyrights and graphic designs.
- Oversee creation of graphics, print and digital advertisements, and marketing materials to support Corps recruiting.
- Maintain and update the Corps’ website and events calendar (corps.tamu.edu).
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience in communications, marketing, media relations, multimedia/graphics design, or WordPress development/administration.
- Preferred: 5 years of professional experience in marketing/communications, media relations, multimedia/graphics design, digital marketing, and WordPress administration, including 2 years in higher education.
- Strong knowledge of professional communications for web, e‑newsletter, social media, and print.
- Experience with media advisory and press release composition.
- Ability to manage projects, including concepts, timelines, budgets, communication, deadlines, and quality control.
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, etc.) and WordPress with basic HTML skills.
- Strong verbal and written communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
- Ability to work cooperatively, multi‑task, and present information clearly and concisely.
- Experience working with media and providing strategic direction on marketing and communications.
- Functioning knowledge of WordPress multisite operation and brand management.
Physical Requirements
Standing for long periods; lifting light to heavy objects; indoor/outdoor work with occasional exposure to extreme weather.
Benefits
Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life, AD&D, flexible spending accounts, long‑term disability insurance; 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; health and wellness benefits; free exercise programs; professional development resources; tuition assistance; release time for education.
Equal Opportunity / Veterans / Disability
Texas A&M University is an Equal Opportunity, Veterans, and Disability Employer. All positions are security‑sensitive and applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation. Employment is contingent upon verification of credentials and completion of required background checks.
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