COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST, Campus Planning and Operations

Boston University - Boston, MA

Full-time - Mid Level

Boston, MA

Educational Services

About the position

Boston University is seeking a creative individual to assist with the development and implementation of proactive communications to support Campus Planning & Operations (CPO) and Safety, Security & Preparedness (SSP) initiatives. The communications specialist will support the CPO Communications team in writing and editing articles, developing social media content for several accounts, distributing campus-wide newsletters and notifications, maintaining websites, and developing reports to brief leadership. This position will help keep track of web and social media analytics and provide regular reports on KPIs. This role will play a critical part in streamlining our operational processes and ensuring clear communication across departments. This position will also assist the Director of Communications and Senior Communications Specialist with other projects and initiatives as needed.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the development and implementation of proactive communications for CPO and SSP initiatives.
• Write and edit articles for various communication channels.
• Develop social media content for multiple accounts.
• Distribute campus-wide newsletters and notifications.
• Maintain websites related to CPO and SSP.
• Develop reports to brief leadership on communication efforts and analytics.
• Track web and social media analytics and provide regular reports on KPIs.
• Assist the Director of Communications and Senior Communications Specialist with additional projects and initiatives as needed.

Requirements

• Experience with HTML and CSS.
• Proficiency in using content management systems such as WordPress.
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• 3 to 5 years of experience in communications or a related field.