Communications Content Creator

Communications Content Creator

Online applications must be received before 11:59pm on: April 8, 2026

Available Title(s): 1281- - Public Relations/Communication Coordinator, 1281- - Public Relations/Communication Coordinator

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Title:

Communications Content Creator

Employee Type: Admin. Professional

Washington State University’s Office of Research advances the university’s systemwide research enterprise. It facilitates every stage of research, from pre‑award support to compliance, development, and commercialization, and strengthens WSU’s land‑grant mission by partnering with the university community, industry leaders, and other stakeholders. These collaborations help extend and amplify the positive impact of WSU research across the state, region, and nation. The Office of Research Communications Content Creator plays a central role in promoting this work and highlighting the impact of research conducted across the university.

As the Communications Content Creator, you are responsible for developing, coordinating, and producing compelling research‑related content for internal and external audiences. You will work collaboratively with research units, faculty, and university communications staff. You will ensure strategic storytelling across platforms that align with the university’s land‑grant mission and research strengths and priorities.

This role requires strong editorial judgment, project management skills, and a deep understanding of digital and interactive content production, platforms, and systems.

In this position, you will serve as a key liaison between the Office of Research and the University Communications team and will work collaboratively with research centers, institutes, and colleges across WSU’s network to ensure consistent, engaging, and accessible communication and promotion of research initiatives, outcomes, and impacts.

• Coordinate and produce high‑impact research focused digital campaigns, multimedia content, and focused news content for the web and social media.
• Translate complex research findings into accessible, engaging narratives for broad audiences, including policymakers, media, funders, and the public.
• Collaborate with faculty, researchers, and communicators to identify opportunities and develop content across web, social media, and video.
• As a key brand ambassador, understand and integrate with WSU’s recently updated branding and messaging.
• Attend relevant meetings at WSU’s Pullman campus, visit laboratories and other scientific facilities, and other in‑person engagements as needed for content development.

• Develop and maintain a content calendar aligned with university research priorities and strategic goals.
• Curate and manage research‑focused content for Office of Research web pages, newsletters, social media, and associated digital platforms.
• Ensure brand and message consistency across platforms, adhering to university style and WCAG accessibility guidelines.
• Plan, prepare, and produce monthly, seasonal, and annual communications.

• Serve as the primary point of contact for coordination with the WSU system Communications team and with college, campus, and university level communications coordinators including External Affairs and Government Relations and Corporate Engagement.
• Facilitate regular information sharing between research leadership and central communications staff.
• Support internal communication efforts to inform faculty, staff, and students about research opportunities, funding, and achievements.

Additional Information

This is a full‑time (100% FTE), permanent position. Overtime eligibility will be determined upon salary placement.

Monthly Salary: $4,508.70 - $6,763 | Commensurate with experience and qualifications.

In accordance with RCW 49.58.110, the above salary reflects the full salary range for this position. Individual placement within the range is based on the candidate’s current experience, education, skills, and abilities related to the position.

Benefits: WSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes paid sick and vacation leave; paid holidays; medical, dental, life and disability insurance package for employees and…