Media Relations Specialist_

**38545BR****Extended Job Title:**Media Relations Specialist**Position Description:**Assistant in the planning and development of communication for information about programs to maintain a favorable public and stakeholder perceptions of the organization's accomplishments or agenda.**Requisition ID:**38545BR**Optional Attachments:**Recommendation/Referral**Travel Required:**Up to 25%**Major/Essential Functions:**+ Creates, develops, and designs promotional materials for print, web, and social media for International Affairs+ Posters, flyers, booklets, postcards, invitations+ Create monthly newsletters and annual reports for internal and external audiences+ Create multimedia content for a variety of media platforms+ Ensure all International Affairs promotional materials adhere to new Texas Tech branding guidelines+ Assumes photography duties for International Affairs’ unit events upon request+ Manages International Affairs social media accounts, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram to promote International Affairs events, engage with Texas Tech entities to share or re-share internationally themed content and University initiatives+ Collaborate closely with a variety of stakeholders, both internal and external, on all aspects of projects, including planning, content, production level and platforms, turnaround time, corrections, approvals and project estimates+ Perform general website content updates**Grant Funded?:**No**Minimum Hire Rate:**19.21**Pay Basis:**Hourly**Work Location:**Lubbock**Preferred Qualifications:**+ Graphic Design experience, using InDesign, Illustrator, and Adobe Creative Cloud+ Knowledge about developing and implementing communication and marketing plans+ Experience creating multimedia content for a variety of media platforms+ Experience updating websites using HTML, CSS and JavaScript.**Department:**International Affairs**Required Attachments:**Cover Letter, Professional/Personal References, Resume / CV**Job Type:**Full Time**Job Group:**Information and Records Clerks**Shift:**Day**Required Qualifications:**Bachelor's degree in a related field plus one (1) year related experience; OR a combination of related education and/or experience to equal five (5) years.**Does this position work in a research laboratory?:**No**Navy Enlisted Classification Code:**2412, 8152**Army Military Occupational Specialty Code:**46A, 46Q, 46R**Air Force Specialty Code:**3N000, 35P4, 35P3, 35P1**Marine Military Occupational Specialty Code:**4301, 4302**Safety Information:**Adherence to robust safety practices and compliance with all applicable health and safety regulations are responsibilities of all TTU employees.**Pay Statement:**Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as the institutional pay plan. For additional information, please reference the institutional pay plan by visiting www.depts.ttu.edu/hr/payplan.**EEO Statement:**All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.**About the University:**Established in 1923, Texas Tech University is a Carnegie R1 (very high research activity) Doctoral/Research-Extensive, Hispanic Serving, and state-assisted institution. Located on a beautiful 1,850-acre campus in Lubbock, a city in West Texas with a growing metropolitan-area population of over 300,000, the university enrolls over 40,000 students with 33,000 undergraduate and 7,000 graduate students. As the primary research institution in the western two-thirds of the state, Texas Tech University is home to 10 colleges, the Schools of Law and Veterinary Medicine, and the Graduate School. The flagship of the Texas Tech University System, Texas Tech is dedicated to student success by preparing learners to be ethical leaders for a diverse and globally competitive workforce. It is committed to enhancing the cultural and economic development of the state, nation, and world.About Lubbock:Referred to as the “Hub City” because it serves as the educational, cultural, economic, and health care hub of the South Plains region, Lubbock boasts a diverse population and a strong connection to community, history, and land. With a mild climate, highly rated public schools, and a low cost of living, Lubbock is a family-friendly community that is ranked as one of the best places to live in Texas. Lubbock is home to a celebrated and ever-evolving music scene, a vibrant arts community, and is within driving distance of Dallas, Austin, Santa Fe, and other major metropolitan cities. Lubbock’s Convention & Visitors Bureau provides a comprehensive overview of the Lubbock community and its resources, programs, events, and histories.