Job Duties:

The successful candidate will be skilled at complex program information to targeted audiences in a compelling way for both internal and external communication. Work includes developing and advising clients on communication strategies, initiating, developing, and maintaining working relationships with key internal and external individuals and organizations. Plan and lead strategic concept sessions for individual projects and campaigns. Develop non-routine techniques/methods to accomplish objectives and implement these communications strategies. Independently manage project timelines and resources, and lead implementation efforts in all communications areas. Manage complex projects and serve as a key resource to others on a wide variety of communication. Establish standards for communication to accomplish objectives through creative and innovative use of equipment, techniques and communication methods intended to reach a wide audience. Extensive knowledge of the methods and techniques of planning, writing and editing and production of content. Review and edit the mission, objectives and goals for communications within the university with multiple service delivery functions. Understand internal workings of the university in relation to the external global expectations of policy makers and the legislature. Intervene and re-direct communications efforts that are ineffective.

Special Instructions To Application:

• Please ensure your full range of knowledge, skills, abilities, experience and education are listed on your application. Do not write ‘see resume’ on your application when completing the job duties section.
• If you answer the questions at the end of the application, please ensure your application reflects the knowledge, skills, abilities and experiences to support your answers (see job duties section of previous employment).
• Failure to answer the questions at the end of the application will not preclude your application from being considered but may result in your application not receiving full consideration of your knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Minimum Education/Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in a discipline related to the area of assignment; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

Full time or Part time: Full Time

Position Location (city): Greenville

Position Number: 900204

Organizational Unit Overview:

University Communication (UC) translates ECU’s message into strategic and compelling communication and campaigns through the university web site, news releases, its official social media, East magazine, storytelling, production of promotional videos and video news stories along with infographics, creation and development of promotional brochures, and annual reports. The purpose is to provide strategic communication and marketing guidance and support to increase the knowledge, understanding, appreciation and support of the University and its work with broad and varied constituencies, from prospective students to identified thought leaders to prospective donors.
Through ECU News Services UC performs media relations, public affairs, internal communication and strategic communication work on behalf of the university and reports and disseminates information about events, activities, research, policies, individuals and alumni of the University, both through the media, videos, ecu.edu, the university website and through owned publications and other forums.
UC, through Creative Services, works with all university departments to conceptualize, design, develop, and produce written, audio-visual, digital and print projects to brand, communicate, and market their messages to appropriate audiences. Creative Services also provides strategic marketing advice for the university, including performing advertising buys for the university.