Communications Specialist

Title: Communications Specialist

Employee Classification: Communications Specialist

Campus: University of North Texas

Division: UNT-Provost

Sub Division-Department: UNT-College of Music

Department: UNT-College of Music-Gen-134000

Job Location: Denton

Salary: $43,888

FTE: 1.000000

Retirement Eligibility: TRS Eligible

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The University of North Texas, College of Music, is seeking to hire a Communications Specialist to join our team. This position will be responsible for creating and disseminating our digital concert programs and market events using social media and other digital platforms. This position will also regularly work with both internal and external constituents with a focus on providing the best level of customer service.

The University of North Texas, College of Music, is seeking to hire a Communications Specialist to join our team. This position will be responsible for creating and disseminating our digital concert programs and market events using social media and other digital platforms. This position will also regularly work with both internal and external constituents with a focus on providing the best level of customer service.

Bachelor's degree in related field and two years of experience in writing and/or editing publications; or any equivalent combination of experience, education, and training.

• Ability to conceptualize, write and edit content for university audiences.
• Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines, conduct multiple tasks and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing. Ability to visually inspect print and digital copy.
• Knowledge of spelling, grammar, punctuation and Associated Press and Chicago Manual styles.
• Knowledge of writing guidelines for various media. Ability to create unique copy for each format (print, online, broadcast).
• Understanding of institutional strategy (or ability to quickly assimilate) and ability to integrate strategy into modes of communication.
• Knowledge, skills and abilities for web-based positions include content management, editing software, CSS, HTML, cross-browser testing and manipulation of page display for mobile devices.
• Ability to adhere to ADA compliance.
• Ability to produce web site prototypes.
• Ability to organize information from numerous sources into cohesive and effective navigation.
• Ability to check web sites for accuracy and functionality before sites are published.
• Ability to translate documents, requirements, wireframes into professionally designed, functional web properties.

• Bachelor's degree in music or experience with the musical genres represented in the College's curriculum
• Proficient in text…