Communications Specialist

105112BR

Campus: Downtown Phoenix

Communications Specialist

Job Description

Under general supervision, this position is responsible for developing and implementing various components of Arizona PBS’ communication strategies, including executing the station’s regular mass email communications, contributing to the quarterly Arizona PBS print magazine, drafting press releases, and supplying written material for the azpbs.org website and other digital platforms.

Job Family

Publicity & Promotion

Department Name

Arizona PBS

Full-Time/Part-Time

Full-Time

VP Code

EXECUTIVE ADMIN

Scope of Search

Open

Grant Funded Position

This is not a grant funded position and is not contingent on future grant funding.

Salary Range

$50,000 - $55,000 per year; DOE

Close Date

22-October-2024

Category

02

Essential Duties

Plans, develops, and produces creative, high-quality and cost effective communications to help Arizona PBS grow and diversity its audience, using multiple platforms and tools (e.g., e-newsletters, print, press releases, and web). Participates in strategic communications planning for station projects and initiatives. Interfaces with and conducts regular meetings with colleagues across the station to ensure effective communications strategies are being utilized to promote Arizona PBS’ various projects and initiatives. Works with the rest of the Brand Engagement and Marketing team to develop and uphold the Arizona PBS writing style guidelines in an effort to ensure consistent messaging and tone across various platforms.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Journalism, English, Communications, Marketing, Education or a related field AND three (3) years of related work experience in the development of comprehensive and creative communication; OR seven (7) years of related work experience; OR Any equivalent combination of experience and or education from which comparable knowledge, skills, and abilities have been achieved. Certificates from recognized programs that verify mastery of tools and techniques relevant to the assignment may substitute for up to six (6) months of experience.

Desired Qualifications

• Knowledge of marketing practices and principles. Knowledge of graphics design concepts.
• Skill in strategic communication planning.
• Experience with communications platforms, such as Salesforce Marketing Cloud and ConstantContact are essential.
• Skill in principles, concepts, and practices of project management.
• Skill in best practices of communication and marketing methods and techniques.
• Skill in communication assessment, editing, research, and summary.
• Skill in written and verbal communication, and oral/written/media presentation.
• Skill in planning communication resources and media technology.
• Skill in design and creative communication styles. Skill in leadership, collaboration, and teambuilding.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective relationships with faculty, staff, teams, and community members.
• Ability to work with a variety of constituents.
• Ability to work collaboratively with internal and external committees, faculty, staff, and community members.
• Ability to demonstrate research, publication, and presentation experience.

Working Environment

Potential flexible work arrangement with remote work possible 1-2 days a week.
Activities are performed in an environmentally controlled office setting subject to extended periods of sitting, keyboarding, and manipulating a computer mouse; required to stand for varying lengths of time and walk moderate distances to perform work. Occasional Frequent bending, reaching, lifting, pushing and pulling up to 25 pounds. Regular activities require ability to quickly change priorities which may include and/or are subject to resolution of conflicts. Ability to clearly communicate verbally, read, write, see and hear to perform essential functions.

Department Statement

Arizona PBS specializes in the education of children, in-depth news and public affairs, lifelong learning, and the celebration of arts and culture — utilizing the power of noncommercial television, the Internet, educational outreach services, and community-based initiatives. Arizona PBS began broadcasting from the campus of Arizona State University on January 30, 1961. Now more than 80 percent of Arizonans receive the signal through a network of translators, cable and satellite systems. With more than 1 million viewers each week, Arizona PBS consistently ranks among the most-viewed public television stations per capita in the country. Arizonans provide more than 60 percent of the station's annual budget.

ARIZONA PBS IS COMMITTED
to build and foster a culture of transparency where unique identities and perspectives are celebrated.

ARIZONA PBS BELIEVES
all voices should be heard and acknowledged. We represent and serve Arizona by listening to our communities so we can create enriching content that educates, inspires and connects.

ARIZONA PBS VALUES
trust. We are mission focused and committed to our audience. We strive to cultivate an environment where individuals feel informed, respected and encouraged to share their stories.

ASU Statement

Arizona State University is a new model for American higher education, an unprecedented combination of academic excellence, entrepreneurial energy and broad access. This New American University is a single, unified institution comprising four differentiated campuses positively impacting the economic, social, cultural and environmental health of the communities it serves. Its research is inspired by real world application blurring the boundaries that traditionally separate academic disciplines. ASU serves more than 100,000 students in metropolitan Phoenix, Arizona, the nation's fifth largest city. ASU champions intellectual and cultural diversity, and welcomes students from all fifty states and more than one hundred nations across the globe.

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Background Check Statement

ASU conducts pre-employment screening for all positions which includes a criminal background check, verification of work history, academic credentials, licenses, and certifications. Employment is contingent upon successful passing of the background check.

Instructions to Apply

Application deadline is 3:00PM Arizona time on the date indicated.

Please include all employment information in month/year format (e.g., 6/88 to 8/94), job title, job duties and name of employer for each position.

Resume should clearly illustrate how prior knowledge and experience meets the Minimum and Desired qualifications of this position.

ASU does not pay for travel expenses associated with interviews, unless otherwise indicated.

Only electronic applications are accepted for this position.

IMPORTANT NOTE: What is the meaning of “equivalent combination” in the minimum qualifications? It means one year of higher education or 24 credit hours, is equal to one year of experience. For example, a four year Bachelor’s degree is equal to four years of experience.