Communications Coordinator (Research Communications)

Location: College Station, Texas; full-time, Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m. The role may occasionally require evenings, weekends, travel on or off campus, and reporting to work during declared emergencies or campus closures. An alternate work location may be allowed under TAMU guidelines.

Salary: Commensurate based on education and experience.

Company

hirify.global’s College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences is a veterinary education, medical, and research institution supporting teaching, research, and outreach.

What you will do

• Write news releases, feature stories, web content, handouts, magazine articles, video scripts, and promotional materials, with an emphasis on research, medical, and science topics.
• Develop sources, conduct interviews, generate story ideas, contribute to the editorial calendar, and advise on publication timing.
• Maintain and update the VMBS website and affiliated web properties, including posting stories, overseeing blogs, copy-editing pages, and supporting SEO.
• Coordinate digital and multimedia communications, including digital signage, new media tools, project timelines, and the VMBS calendaring system.
• Lead email communications and newsletters, track campaign analytics, and evaluate optimal send times and audience reach.
• Prepare and present guidance on journalistic communication and translating technical scientific topics for lay audiences; cover VMBS-related events and respond to inquiries as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Three years of communications and/or marketing experience.
• Ability to understand complex scientific concepts and translate research information into stories for the general public.
• Understanding of research protocols, how research is conducted, and higher-education research environments.
• Strong verbal and written communication, proofreading, copy-editing, interpersonal, organizational, and presentation skills.
• Ability to multitask, work cooperatively in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment, and communicate clearly with large audiences through online platforms.
• Proficiency in the AP Style Guide, strong attention to detail, professionalism, and respect for confidentiality.
• Compliance with applicable state and federal laws, Texas A&M University System policies, regulations, rules, procedures, and safety requirements; the position is security-sensitive and subject to a criminal history investigation.

Nice to have

• Master’s degree in communications, writing, English, or a related field.
• Experience writing about science, medicine, technology, or research for varied audiences.
• Familiarity with higher-education goals, structures, and communication standards.
• Experience using content management systems to manage web content.
• Familiarity with SEO and SEM best practices.

Culture & Benefits

• Collaborative environment focused on respect, excellence, leadership, loyalty, integrity, and selfless service.
• Medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, accidental death and dismemberment, flexible spending, and long-term disability insurance, with university contributions to employee health and basic life premiums.
• Paid holidays, monthly sick leave, monthly vacation, and automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.
• Health and wellness programs, free LinkedIn Learning, professional development support, educational release time, and tuition assistance.
• Employees are considered essential during university-declared emergencies, campus closures, or class cancellations.

Hiring process

• A cover letter and resume are strongly recommended.
• Applicants must complete the application data or attach a complete resume; applications are subject to credential verification and a criminal history check.