Strategic Communications Associate - Graphic Design and Content

Engineering

Are you a creative person who wants to bring stories to life at Mizzou Engineering, where innovation meets inspiration? Let's talk.

Do you have a passion for storytelling through design and photography? Ready to use your talents to help shape the future of engineering?

The Marketing and Communications team at Mizzou Engineering is seeking a versatile and dynamic visual storyteller to help shape the incredible work of our students and faculty.

We're looking for someone who can capture that energy through compelling visuals. The successful candidate will:

* Design digital and print assets, including brochures, flyers, magazine-style publications, digital signage, social media graphics and more.
* Photograph events and people to bring our community to life across multiple platforms.
* Use Adobe Creative Cloud tools - Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign and others - to develop on-brand engaging materials that resonate with a broad range of audiences.
* Have experience with social media photography, videography and content posting.
* Collaborate with a supportive, forward-thinking team of professional communicators who value creativity, curiosity and purpose.
We're looking for someone who brings equal enthusiasm for design and photography, and who understands how to create visual content that's not just beautiful, but also strategic and impactful.

Join us and be part of a team that's inspiring the next generation of engineers, innovators and changemakers. Your creativity can help amplify the voice of a College that's truly changing the world.

If you're interested in using your talent to inspire the next generation of engineers, apply today!

Responsibilities include:

* Meet with the Director of Marketing and Communications and/or team members and other College stakeholders to discuss design needs and strategy.
* Design graphics, publications, signage and other materials for College communications.
* Capture and edit high-quality photos for events, headshots and social media use.
* Create and post visual content tailored for social media platforms.
* Attend and capture content at select College events throughout the year.
* Assist with obtaining production costs and estimates from vendors and fulfilling orders, when needed.
* Meet deadlines and manage multiple projects.
* Collaborate with Marketing and Communications team members; seek and integrate peer feedback.

Monday- Friday, 8:00 am-5:00 pm with some nights and/or weekendsMonday- Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm with some nights and/or weekends

A Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience and 2 years of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary.

* Experience developing digital and print graphics.
* Experience with photography (event, professional and social media) and related editing tools.
* Familiarity with social media platforms and best practices for posting visual content.
* Knowledge of print and digital production processes.
* Understanding of marketing and communications practices and procedures.
* Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, etc.).
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools.
* Excellent communication skills.
* Positive attitude and collaborative mindset.

Salary Range: $19.00 - $25.00 per hour
Grade: GGS 008
University Title: Strategic Communications Associate I
Internal applicants can determine their university title by accessing the Talent Profile tile in myHR.

Candidates should submit MU Application, resume and cover letter.

Work samples:
* Applicants should provide a minimum of four work samples, ideally showcasing a mix of design and photography across different formats (such as print, digital and and/or social media).

This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, paid caregiver leave, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

To request ADA accommodations, please call the Director of Accessibility and ADA at 573-884-7278.