Communications Specialist II

Job Title

Communications Specialist II

Agency

Texas A&M Agrilife Research

Department

Marketing and Communications

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

About Texas A&M AgriLife

Position Information:

The Communication Specialist II serves as a brand storyteller for Texas A&M AgriLife, crafting compelling and emotionally resonant narratives that showcase the people, research, teaching and Extension work making an impact across Texas and beyond. As one of the team’s primary writers across platforms, this role develops AgriLife Today features, news and brand stories, while supporting copywriting needs across web, newsletters, marketing and stakeholder communications to deliver clear, engaging and consistent messaging. This position is a strong writer and editor who supports AgriLife’s editorial standards and brand voice by applying established style, tone and messaging frameworks. A successful candidate is detail-oriented, collaborative and strategic with a sharp eye for accuracy, clarity and audience impact.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Serve as a primary writer for AgriLife Today, producing high-quality feature stories, news releases and lay content tailored to external audiences.

• Write and edit across brand channels, including news and brand storytelling, web copy, newsletters, marketing assets and stakeholder communications.

• Identify and pursue meaningful story opportunities aligned with AgriLife’s mission, strategic priorities and brand positioning.

• Partner with the broader marketing and communications team to adapt storytelling for each channel and audience.

• Provide editing, proofreading and quality control support to uphold high standards of accuracy, clarity and alignment with AgriLife’s editorial voice and style.

• Support and apply the AgriLife Editorial Style Guide, reinforcing consistency in tone, voice and messaging across platforms.

• Collaborate with faculty, staff, students and leadership within assigned units to develop stories that highlight impact and expertise.

• Manage assignments across agriculture, life sciences and healthy living topics while balancing multiple deadlines.

• Utilize performance insights and audience data to inform editorial decisions and strengthen storytelling impact.

• Other duties as assigned.

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, public relations or a related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Two years of experience in writing, editing, or media relations.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Exceptional writing, editing and storytelling skills with attention to accuracy and detail.

• Proven ability to work under tight deadlines and handle multiple assignments simultaneously.

• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to form relationships with stakeholders.

• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience writing in higher education, agriculture, life sciences or science communication.

• Knowledge of integrated communications strategies across paid, earned, shared and owned channels.

• Strong understanding of AP style.

• Comfort with collaborative content planning and cross-functional teamwork.

What You Need to Know

Salary: Pay grade 9. Compensation for this position is commensurate based on the selected candidate’s qualifications.

Why Work at Texas A&M AgriLife?

When you choose to work for Texas A&M AgriLife, you become part of an organization that is an established leader in agriculture and life sciences with a wide range of capabilities to meet the needs of our statewide, national, and international constituents.

In addition, Texas A&M AgriLife offers a comprehensive benefit packing including the following:

• Health, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M AgriLife contributing to employee health and basic life premiums 

• 12-15 days of annual paid holidays  

• Up to eight hours of paid sick leave and at least eight hours of paid vacation each month

• Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas  

• Employee Wellness Initiative for Texas A&M AgriLife

Applicant Instructions

A cover letter and resumé are requested. You may upload these documents on the application under CV/Resume.  

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/Veterans/Disability Employer.