Job Title
Web Communications SpecialistAgency
Texas A&M Agrilife Extension ServiceDepartment
Marketing and CommunicationsProposed Minimum Salary
CommensurateJob Location
College Station, TexasJob Type
StaffJob Description
About Texas A&M AgriLife
Texas A&M AgriLife is comprised of the following Texas A&M University System members:
- Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service
- Texas A&M AgriLife Research
- College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Texas A&M University
- Texas A&M Forest Service
- Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory
As the nation’s largest most comprehensive agriculture program, Texas A&M AgriLife brings together a college and four state agencies focused on agriculture and life sciences within The Texas A&M University System. With over 5,000 employees and a presence in every county across the state, Texas A&M AgriLife is uniquely positioned to improve lives, environments and the Texas economy through education, research, extension and service.
Click here to learn more about how you can be a part of AgriLife and make a difference in the world!
Position Information
The Web Communications Specialist supports day-to-day website content management for Texas A&M AgriLife Marketing and Communications. This role partners with unit program coordinators and the broader Marketing and Communications team to tell the story of AgriLife through brand-focused, effective, and user-centered digital content. Success in this role requires strong interpersonal skills, attention to detail, creative problem solving, and a user-centered approach to web communication.
Responsibilities:
Website Content Management
Perform daily content updates across websites hosted by AgriLife Marketing and Communications, including text, image and layout updates, using the WordPress block editor and the AgriLife Design System
Ensure that all website content is accurate, timely, consistent in voice and tone, and aligned with AgriLife brand standards and digital accessibility best practices
Oversee our website monitoring service, SiteImprove, and ensure all flagged issues are resolved through direct updates or by engaging the appropriate stakeholders
Manage multiple priorities, project requests and deadlines with timeliness and attention to detail
Collaboration and Website Governance
Serve as a primary point of contact for AgriLife employees and program coordinators across the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, AgriLife Extension units, AgriLife Research centers, and other AgriLife stakeholders
Build strong relationships with AgriLife employees who have varying levels of digital expertise, providing responsive, solutions-oriented support while maintaining alignment with institutional goals
Support communications and training efforts for AgriLife employees when the Web Team launches new tools and features
Foster a collaborative, service-minded approach to web communications through shared goals, shared responsibilities and continuous improvement
Contribute ideas to improve team workflows, website governance and overall digital content strategy
Digital Content Strategy and Adaptation
Translate unit-level messaging into clear, concise, and user-focused web content
Advise AgriLife employees on content organization, readability, and audience engagement
Collaborate with AgriLife employees and Marketing and Communications teams to plan and implement coordinated content updates
Performs other duties as assigned
Required Education and Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, digital media, or a related field or equivalent combination of education and experience
Three years of communications and/or marketing experience
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others
Basic understanding of web design, user experience, and content strategy principles
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Customer service or client-facing experience
Preferred Qualifications:
Working knowledge of HTML and CSS
Experience with the WordPress block editor
Familiarity with digital accessibility concepts and practices
Demonstrated ability to translate and adapt messaging for digital audiences
Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with various stakeholders
Creative problem-solving mindset and adaptability
Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously
What You Need to Know
Salary: Compensation for this position is commensurate based on the selected candidate’s qualifications.
Flexible Work Arrangements: Flexible work schedules and remote work options may be available for this position, depending on the nature of the role and employee eligibility, in accordance with AgriLife Alternate Work Location Procedures.
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 package 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
Include a Resume, Cover Letter, and References with your application.
Applications received by Texas A&M AgriLife must either have all job application data entered or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to prepopulate the online application.
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.
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