Job Title

Editorial and Creative Services Specialist, Division of External Operations

Agency

Tarleton State University

Department

External Operations - Strategic Partnerships & Communications

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Fort Worth, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

The Editorial and Creative Specialist under unit supervision, prepares, coordinates, and creates print and online media for the Strategic Partnerships & Communications department. Reporting to the Assistant Director of Strategic Partnerships and Communications; this position is located on the Fort Worth campus with occasional travel to alternate locations at the University’s discretion.

Work hours are Mon-Fri; 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM or as work requirements indicate; which requires occasional work beyond normal business hours, weekends, and holidays; this is an on-site position located in Fort Worth, Texas with hybrid work options for the ideal candidate.

Must be able to work remotely at the request of the University.

Responsibilities:

• Serves as point of contact for unit-based clients.

• Reviews and approves art materials, copy materials, and proofs of printed copies. Reviews illustrative material.

• Confers with unit-based clients to determine job specifications.

• Formulates basic layout and ensures conformity with Graphic Identity Standards.

• Maintains website.

• Maintains Graphic Identity Standards, University Publications Guidelines, and Social Media Guidelines.

• Creates graphic design projects, prints, advertisements and assists with social media electronic communications.

• Provides photography and video services.

• Maintains media files for publications or presentations. Oversees photoshoots and print sessions.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, English, journalism, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Two years of related experience

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Strong writing, editing, and organizational skills

• Proven ability to generate imaginative solutions.

• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others while also maintaining the ability to work independently on projects; Interpersonal and communication skills.

• Knowledge of graphic design, photography, web design, and social media.

• Planning and organizational skills.

• Supervisory skills.

Other Requirements:

Work hours: Mon-Fri; 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM or as work requirements indicate; This position requires work beyond normal business hours, weekends, and holidays; This is an on-site position.

Compensation & Benefits

Salary

Commensurate with experience

Salary Range

The target base annual salary range is $44,000 to $55,550.50 and may be negotiable based on funding availability and candidate experience/skillset in relation to the minimum requirements of this position. Tarleton State University offers a career filled with purpose and opportunity in addition to competitive wages. As part of the Tarleton family, the following benefits are also available to full time and qualifying part time employees:

Educational Benefits - employee perks that help enrich, grow, and foster career and professional development:

• Family Education Benefit (Tuition Scholarship) – scholarship opportunities for Tarleton employees, their spouses, or their dependents available after 6 months of continued full-time employment. Click the link to learn more about this incredible Texan benefit!

• Masters Educational Assistance – is designed to invest in and assist employees further their knowledge, skills, and job effectiveness through 100% of eligible tuition and fees being paid on enrollment. Click link for additional guidelines and details!

Employee Health, Wellness, and Financial Planning

• Fully covered employee health insurance

  • Reimbursement of Insurance Premium Deductions! The State of Texas contributes to eligible employees’ insurance coverages as of the 1st day of the month following 60 days of employment in an eligible position. For those who elect coverage PRIOR to the first of the month after 60 days of employment, Tarleton State University will reimburse employees the State contribution towards health coverage during those first 60 days.

• Dental insurance

• Vision insurance

• Retirement and Insurance programs

Paid Leave

Tarleton employees enjoy one of the greatest PTO packages in the area!

• Paid sick leave

• Holiday pay

• Vacation

• Longevity pay

• Paid Birthday Leave – Tarleton State University awards all leave-eligible employees paid time off for their birthday!

Other

• Complimentary tickets to all Athletic and Performing Fine Arts events!

  • Tarleton Employees enjoy two complimentary general admission tickets for athletics and performing fine arts events on campus! Join Texan Nation on the bleachers or in the auditorium.

• Employee Wellness Release Time

• Staff Gym Membership Discount with Campus Recreation

• and other Tarleton Discounts

Qualified candidates are encouraged to submit a completed application for consideration. Initial review of applications will begin immediately and continue until position is filled.

Application Procedure:

During the application process applicants have one opportunity to enter the requested information, upload documents and Submit the application. Applicants will not be able to make changes or add additional documents once the application materials have been submitted via "Submit" action.

Employment applications must include:

• Completed online application

• Cover Letter / Letter of Interest addressing qualifications

• Curriculum Vitae or Resume

• At least 3 current professional references and their full contact information

Applications received by Tarleton State University must have all job application data entered.  Failure to provide all job application data could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application.  “See resume” is not an acceptable entry in the job application.  Incomplete applications will not be considered.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.