Communications and Marketing Specialist

The College of Agriculture seeks a Communications and Marketing Specialist to support student recruitment and engagement, alumni relations, research, and Extension visibility, and stakeholder engagement through close collaboration with executive leadership. The position implements content strategy across priority platforms, maintaining a clear and consistent College of Agriculture brand voice that elevates research impact, student success, and land-grant engagement.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Develop communications and marketing materials in support of College of Agriculture for external and internal audiences.
• Produce internal College newsletter.
• Provide photo and video support for College marketing campaigns and events.
• Provide graphic design support for College communications and marketing needs.
• Ensure all College marketing and communication aligns with University brand and accessibility standards.
• Manage College of Ag social media accounts.
• Develop digital media campaigns for a range of College stakeholders.
• Provide service to the college and university as directed by the College of Agriculture Director of Communications and Marketing.

We're proud to be recognized as one of the nation's top ag schools. It's an outgrowth of our dedication to advancing the science of agriculture and the art of teaching. Our faculty truly care about students, colleagues and the world we serve. Every day, we put our hands and minds together to work on better ways to achieve sustainability, feed billions, build agribusinesses and improve lives with thoughtful, well-researched use of plants, animals, numbers and words. Visit our website to learn more, https://www.ag.k-state.edu/

This position is Hybrid eligible. This position is primarily in-person. Employees are expected to work on-site the majority of the time. The position is eligible for a hybrid schedule of one remote workday per week, with all other days worked on-site.

All employees must reside in the United States when they begin working to comply with state law. K-State is unable to provide remote or hybrid work opportunities for residents of the state of Idaho.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Requires a high school diploma (or equivalent) and four years of relevant experience. Requirements may be met through a combination of work experience and education.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in digital media, video production or other communications-related field.
• Experience with digital media and managing social media campaigns.
• Demonstrated expertise in video capture and production.
• Graphic design expertise.
• Foundational understanding of the agricultural sector and/or research.
• Experience using Adobe Creative Cloud
• Experience collaborating effectively with marketing, admissions or sales, stakeholder relations, and communication
• Experience with content strategy in higher education and/or agriculture
• Two to three years of experience in videography
• Skills: photography, graphic design, copywriting, or social media strategy

Sponsorship eligibility:

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

Please submit the following documents:

1. Cover Letter
2. Resume
3. Portfolio of work samples
4. Contact information for three professional references

Applications close on: April 11, 2026

$55,000 - $65,000 ($26.44-31.45 hourly)