Marketing & Public Relations Specialist

The Marketing & Public Relations Specialist will provide support for the Office of External Affairs to assist with writing press releases; and assist with creating and maintaining a continuous brand presence across various media platforms.
Duties and Responsibilities: Editorial Proofreads all Marketing and Public Relations materials.
Provides assistance in the production of all printed materials, including graphic design.
Assist with writing and proofing press releases for media outlets, the DSCC website and social media accounts.
Assist with monitoring, creating content, updating, and developing an editorial calendar for the College’s social media accounts.
This includes, but is not limited to, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Instagram, LinkedIn, and Snapchat.
Assist with the production and distribution of publications and advertising for the College.
Assist with updating pages on the DSCC website as needed.
Signage Monitor the outdoor electronic signs on the Dyersburg campus and at the Jimmy Naifeh Center at Tipton County.
Develop campus event related signage as requested.
Assist in designing college billboards.
Prepares the Dean’s list, honor roll, and graduates by county for distribution each semester.
Maintains media contact files and distribution lists.
Tracks all events and required media coverage.
Clerical Assist with administrative duties including budgets, contracts, reports, travel requests and claims, check, and purchase requests.
Serves as backup receptionist to External Affairs.
Photography Works as a photographer at all events as assigned for day and evening programs.
Establishes a procedure for maintaining DSCC photo archives.
Downloads and prints digital photos and edits as needed.
Other duties as assigned.
Working Conditions: Sedentary: Desk work; occasional travel may be required for college or program activities.
Insignificant effort other than normal movement.
Minimal Hazard/Exposure: Standard office settings.
At least minimal environmental controls to assure health and comfort.
Required Qualifications: Knowledge of business English and Mathematics.
Demonstrated effectiveness in communication skills required.
Excellent writing, grammar and spelling skills.
Computer skills in Microsoft Office including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Adobe Suite or Corel.
Experience with, and proficient knowledge of digital and social media marketing.
This includes, but is not limited to, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Instagram, LinkedIn and Snapchat.
Graphic design experience preferred.
Minimum Requirements of Education and Experience: High School/GED graduate.
Minimum of one to two years clerical experience required.
Preferred qualifications include an associate degree and two years of marketing or design experience.
Minimum starting pay is $28,400 annually ($14.
57 per hour).
With additional experience pay increases to a maximum of $31,000.
Dyersburg State offers a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to the following: Vacation and Sick Leave 14 paid holidays Medical, dental, vision and life insurance Retirement plans Optional 401K and 403B Deferred Compensation Plans Educational benefits for the employee and their spouse and dependents State Employee Discount Program with over 900 merchants Special Instructions to Applicants: To be considered for this position applicant must submit an application, a resume, cover letter, and transcripts if applicable.
Unofficial transcripts are acceptable for the application process; but official transcripts are required upon hire.
You also must provide the contact information for a minimum of three (3) professional references.
Your skills, abilities, qualifications, and years of experience will be evaluated using only what is recorded on your application.
Incomplete applications will not be considered.
A completed satisfactory background check will be required before hire.
Dyersburg State Community College is a TBR and AA/EEO employer and does not discriminate against students, employees, or applicants for admission or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, age, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or any other legally protected class with respect to all employment, programs and activities.