Marketing and Communications Coordinator

About the position

The Marketing and Communications Coordinator oversees the marketing, communications and public relations efforts for NC State Innovation and Entrepreneurship (IE). This position is essential in growing the momentum of IE. This position supervises multiple student marketing assistants (student employees).

Responsibilities

• Website management
• Creation and coordination of marketing and communication materials
• Social media management
• Graphic design and content production and management
• Consulting/Advising
• Supervising

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a discipline related to the area of assignment; or equivalent combination of training and experience
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; outstanding interpersonal skills
• Experience using social media technology for public relations and marketing
• Web-based design experience and a sound understanding of web content management systems (CMS)
• Strong organizational skills with a high attention to detail; ability to manage multiple and competing priorities
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Demonstrated ability to handle multiple requests at once
• Good track record in managing projects and working with various team members to accomplish common objectives
• Proficient user of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Adobe Acrobat, Google Applications and similar applications
• Proficient in graphic design software (such as InDesign, Photoshop, Canva, HTML)
• Proficient in web marketing tools such as Mailchimp
• Proven track record of success working in a team-oriented environment; demonstrated ability to work in collaborative environments using shared data sources and online applications

Nice-to-haves

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field such as Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, or Business Administration and two or more years of demonstrated experience related to marketing/communications/public relations
• Experience with marketing data analysis and communications strategy
• Familiarity with APA and NC State brand style and guidelines
• Strong preference for knowledge of entrepreneurship and technology
• Experience with startups, entrepreneurship or other directly related experience (ecosystem, etc.)
• Strong preference for a candidate who understands and can connect with the student experience