Content Marketing Specialist

About This Role

Create and provide content to strategically communicate the value and impacts of K-State Research and Extension programs and research findings/efforts to the public, especially the agriculture industry in Kansas and surrounding states.

• Support developing and producing printed and digital media communication for K-State Research and Extension, College of Agriculture and associated departments.
• Contribute to the unit’s media relations strategy by helping to plan and carry out relations with state, regional and national media, as outlined in the plan.
• Create content to strategically market the essential research, outreach, and educational programs of the College of Agriculture and K-State Research and Extension, including print pieces, quarterly publications and legislative reports.
• Plan, record, edit and post-produce content that contributes to a daily, half-hour radio program for K-State Research and Extension and the College of Agriculture.
• Create and develop content that promotes the work of researchers and extension professionals, attract listeners to partner radio stations and university digital channels, and convert scientific information for appropriate audience levels.

About Us

Working for Kansas State University with the Communications Solutions team means being part of a respected educational institution with a rich history and a commitment to academic excellence. You will be an active part of the K-State community, contributing to the success of its students, faculty, and staff.  

Kansas State University is actively working to become a new kind of land-grant university that supports and is fully engaged in innovation and being united as One K-State. We value connection, courage, stewardship, belonging, learning, and discovery.

Worksite Option

This role is expected to be performed on-site.

What You'll Need to Succeed

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree. This position may use an educational equivalency as determined relevant by a hiring manager.

  Educational equivalency means that education and experience may be combined to fulfill the minimum qualifications. For details on how to combine these, and to see a matrix that illustrates this process, please refer to our guidelines.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Degree in advertising, marketing, communication, or related field. 
• Agricultural background or agriculture-based work experience.
• One to three years of professional experience in tactical marketing and brand management.
• Experience developing and executing strategic and/or promotional multi-media campaigns.
• Experience crafting engaging content for promotional materials, websites, and social media platforms.
• Proficiency in recording, editing, and producing high-quality audio and short-form videos.
• Ability to capture and edit audio content for digital platforms.
• Ability to manage multiple content projects, meet deadlines, and coordinate with team members and clientele.
• Experience ensuring consistency in content across platforms.

Sponsorship eligibility:

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship.

How to Apply

Please submit the following documents:

1. Letter of interest for the position
2. Current resume
3. Names, email addresses, and phone numbers of three professional references

Screening of Applications Begins

Screening will begin immediately.  Position is open until filled, for best consideration, apply by April 2, 2025.

Anticipated Hiring Pay Range

$45,000 - $55,000