Major Administrative Unit: University Communications
Department: Media and Public Information
Job Title: Internal Communications Specialist
Job Classification: Editor III, APA13
The Internal Communications Specialist assists in conceptualizing, developing and executing a multi-channel internal communications strategy to ensure MSU faculty, staff and students are informed and engaged. Specialist works closely with the Director of Executive and Internal Communications and other key leaders in University Communications to ensure multiple internal communications products contain appropriate mix of content that is timely, useful and interesting to target internal audiences. Leads major components of projects and initiatives, including but not limited to developing/writing/editing stories for internal communications products, aggregating and editing content for distribution through various channels, websites and fostering two-way, engaged communication. Monitors campus activities for possible inclusion in communications products. Ensures editorial and production deadlines are met. Assists with developing and implementing internal communications plans to support success of university initiatives.
The Internal Communications Specialist is responsible for planning, writing, editing, assembling and producing content for the university’s owned internal communications efforts. This position is responsible for providing writing and editing support for a variety of products in the University Communications group.
The job requires:
To assure full consideration, please apply online at careers.msu.edu by April 8, 2022. The posting is No. 764086. Applications must include a cover letter, resume, and three professional references.
Michigan State University is situated on a beautiful, park-like campus, close to major metropolitan centers, with outlying research facilities and natural areas and a proud land-grant heritage. The campus is located in East Lansing and adjacent to the capital city of Lansing, with a diverse population of approximately 450,000. Local communities have excellent school systems and place a high value on education. The campus has nearly 5,500 faculty and academic staff, more than 6,300 support staff, and more than 50,000 students. MSU is an equal-opportunity employer committed to supporting and actively increasing diversity in all areas of campus. MSU is proactive in exploring opportunities for employment of dual-career couples, both inside and outside the university. Information about MSU’s dual-career support can be found at http://miwin.msu.edu.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability or protected veteran status.
The university is requiring all MSU students, faculty and staff to be vaccinated against COVID-19 with limited exceptions. Learn more at: https://msu.edu/together-we-will/
Major Administrative Unit: University Communications
Department: Media and Public Information
Job Title: Public Relations Strategist
Job Classification: Communications Manager II, APA 14
As a PR strategist on MSU’s central channel strategy team, you will develop and execute strategies to connect key audiences to stories that communicate MSU’s purpose, values and distinctiveness. You will play a strategic role in driving media coverage to inform and engage national, international and regional audiences to elevate awareness of and recognition for MSU as a leading research university and build support for its mission. The PR strategist will lead major components of initiatives and projects, including but not limited to pitching international, national and major regional media; drafting messages and media materials, shaping and adapting stories and content for distribution through various channels; and working as part of an integrated multichannel team (e.g., social, inbound email, web content hub). You will develop and foster relationships with producers, reporters, editors and media contributors and influencers; build and manage media lists; and build, maintain and strategize against editorial/pitching calendars. The PR strategist will use data to inform strategy, contributing to coverage reports and reporting insights and learnings to leadership. You will work closely with the content/creative team on creation and production of newsworthy stories, collaborate with the larger integrated marketing communications team on multichannel strategies and collaborate with PR/media relations colleagues in University Communications and across MSU to achieve larger goals, coordinate messages and provide support and counsel.
The job requires:
To assure full consideration, please apply online at careers.msu.edu by Jan. 25, 2022. The positing is No. 754386. Applications must include a cover letter, resumes, three professional references and a writing sample.
Michigan State University is situated on a beautiful, park-like campus, close to major metropolitan centers, with outlying research facilities and natural areas and a proud land-grant heritage. The campus is located in East Lansing and adjacent to the capital city of Lansing, with a diverse population of approximately 450,000. Local communities have excellent school systems and place a high value on education. The campus has nearly 5,500 faculty and academic staff, more than 6,300 support staff, and more than 50,000 students. MSU is an equal-opportunity employer committed to supporting and actively increasing diversity in all areas of campus. MSU is proactive in exploring opportunities for employment of dual-career couples, both inside and outside the university. Information about MSU’s dual-career support can be found at http://miwin.msu.edu.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability or protected veteran status.
The university is requiring all MSU students, faculty and staff to be vaccinated against COVID-19 with limited exceptions. Learn more at: https://msu.edu/together-we-will/
Major Administrative Unit: University Communications
Job Title: MSU Board of Trustees Communications Manager
Job Classification: Communications Manager II, APA 14
The MSU Board of Trustees Communications Manager is a dual report supporting the Board for public messaging, announcements and communications needs, and working closely with University Communications on topics, ranging from crisis and issues management activities and emergency planning to promotion of key events and milestones for Michigan State University. This position is responsible for maintaining comprehensive knowledge of diverse issues and requires continuous coordination with multiple departments, units and activities across MSU in order to maintain an advanced level of situational awareness. The position will report to the Secretary of the Board and the University Spokesperson, with daily guidance provided by the Director of Internal and Executive Communication and Deputy Spokesperson. The position will work closely with all areas of University Communications to stay up to speed on issue management and the ongoing promotion and marketing of the university and key programs. In addition, this role will serve as an editor within University Communications and the BOT Office, providing editing support to talking points, speeches, press releases, video scripts, web content, reports and other written products.
The job requires: knowledge equivalent to that which normally would be acquired by completing a four-year college degree program in Journalism, Telecommunications, Marketing, Advertising, Public Relations, or related field; three to five years of related and progressively more responsible or expansive work experience in public and media relations; composing, editing and publication production; news, broadcasting, and print media; and/or marketing, advertising, and creative services; graphic design; word processing; desktop publishing; web design; presentation; spreadsheet and/or database software; public presentation or radio production; or computer programming/technology; and/or experience in a field related to area of employment; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
To assure full consideration, please apply online at careers.msu.edu by May 4, 2021. The posting is No. 701390. Applications must include a cover letter, resume, and three professional references.
Michigan State University is situated on a beautiful, park-like campus, close to major metropolitan centers, with outlying research facilities and natural areas and a proud land-grant heritage. The campus is located in East Lansing and adjacent to the capital city of Lansing, with a diverse population of approximately 450,000. Local communities have excellent school systems and place a high value on education. The campus has nearly 5,500 faculty and academic staff, more than 6,300 support staff, and more than 50,000 students. MSU is an equal-opportunity employer committed to supporting and actively increasing diversity in all areas of campus. MSU is proactive in exploring opportunities for employment of dual-career couples, both inside and outside the university. Information about MSU’s dual-career support can be found at http://miwin.msu.edu.
MSU is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. MSU is committed to achieving excellence through a diverse workforce and inclusive culture that encourages all people to reach their full potential. The university actively encourages applications and/or nominations of women, persons of color, veterans, and persons with disabilities.
University Communications is hiring student employees to join our team for the summer with the possibility of working fall and spring semesters as well.
Students will assist the marketing insights (social media, website, etc.) division of University Communications with coding and reporting of digital marketing data.
Please apply either online through Handshake at https://msu.joinhandshake.com/login, job number 6131385, or send the required application materials to comms.hr@msu.edu.
This student position will play a data support role in the marketing analytics team and work with cross-functional technical teams to implement the appropriate data solutions. They will have experience building databases, data pipelines, and data models. They will also have experience with scripting and programming languages.
Data/Database Management
The job requires advanced studies in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business or related information technology field, with specific coursework in an information technology specialization related to the area of employment, or an equivalent combination of education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities.
Experience
Knowledge/skills/abilities
Please apply either online through Handshake at https://msu.joinhandshake.com/login, job number 6131830, or send the required application materials to comms.hr@msu.edu.