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Marketing and Communications Specialist
POSITION DETAILS:
EMPLOYER: Penn State College of Earth and Mineral Sciences, University Park, PA
TITLE: Marketing and Communications Specialist
CATEGORY: Editorial / Writing, TYPE: Hybrid/Remote, Full-time, SALARY RANGE: $46,400 – $67,300
JOB POSTING ANNOUNCEMENT: https://psu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/PSU_Staff/job/Penn-State-University-Park/Marketing-and-Communications-Specialist_REQ_0000075689-1
DESCRIPTION: POSITION SPECIFICS
The College of Earth and Mineral Sciences (EMS) at Penn State, is seeking a dynamic Marketing and Communications Specialist to advance the communications strategies for earth, energy, and environmental systems within the College. The main focus of the position is to promote Penn State as a top public research university by actively supporting the research discoveries of our EMS faculty.
This position will take a proactive approach to working with EMS faculty researchers to understand their priorities, research, and goals. They (with assistance from the Earth and Mineral Science’s director of strategic communications) will translate that information into communications plans, collaborate with fellow communications staff on the publication of articles highlighting research successes, and develop marketing materials to use to help advocate for further funding.
Responsibilities: The successful candidate will research, write, and distribute news releases about peer-reviewed research in addition to researching and writing feature stories that meet the College’s strategic initiatives and engage the broader community.
Key responsibilities include the following:
Ensure all content adheres to Penn State’s editorial and brand guidelines, including AP, and the Chicago Manual of Style.
Craft web content and update websites.
Develop and manage the production of integrated and strategic marketing and communications plans consistent with college, and University brand strategies, support outreach efforts to engage stakeholders with research efforts, and leverage marketing opportunities to enhance development efforts.
Develop content for promotional materials, including fact sheets, brochures, newsletters, and digital signage. Write social media posts and manage social media platforms.
Monitor news and media presences and review content analytics to make informed decisions about future content.
Possibly provide general photography and videography coverage to support content creation needs.
QUALIFICATIONS: MINIMUM EDUCATION, WORK EXPERIENCE & REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s Degree 1+ years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience accepted
Required Certifications: None
Work Arrangement: This is a hybrid position that combines regular on-campus and remote work.
Application Materials: In addition to a cover letter and a resume, writing samples are required; please attach two writing samples or include a link to your portfolio or other samples in your cover letter.
What we are looking for: Strong writing and editing skills, excellent attention to detail, and a proven track record of translating faculty research and technical topics into content appropriate for a variety of communities and audiences are required.
This position works daily with faculty, staff, and leadership and communicates regularly with alumni, students, and donors. As such, the successful candidate must have a keen ability to work with diverse stakeholders and be able to prioritize multiple projects. They must be able to work in a fast-paced environment, stay current with emerging trends in the communication field, be a self-starter and work independently, and also be able to participate in and contribute to integrated, cross-functional teams.
Other qualifications:
Passion for promoting innovative science and learning
Ability to manage complex projects to successful completion in a timely manner
Excellent judgment, integrity, and exacting attention to detail
Ability to translate strategic goals and initiatives into compelling content across multiple formats
Proactive, solutions-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities independently
Dedication to quality and customer service
Appreciation for working with a variety of audiences
CLOSING DATE: March 9, 2026