Assoc. Professor - Communication jobs in Sioux Falls, SD

Job Summary:

The Communications Specialist is the coordinator of corporate communications, both internal and external.  This individual is responsible for maintaining a positive company image in compliance with branding and company fundamentals by providing prompt service and sharing appropriate information in a timely manner.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

·       Provides ownership of the company’s marketing initiatives.

·       Updates company’s social media accounts regularly and coordinates postings with other company communication activities.

·       Collaborates with other team members to fully understand product and communication needs.

·       Gathers the materials necessary to understand the project and competition in the area such as literature or previous marketing campaigns; analyzes these materials to determine the most effective communications technique.

·       Creates consistent themes, messaging, and branding in all communication touch points, including advertising and social media.

·       Presents design ideas and recommendations to the team.

·       Creates and coordinates multimedia packages.

·       Attends trade shows and community fairs and staffs the company booth.

·       Organizes and helps plan company events.

·       Creates and designs the company’s internal newsletter.

·       Maintains promotional items.

·       Composes letters and oversees direct mail programs.

·       Performs other administrative duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

·       Strong verbal and written communication skills are required.

·       Proficiency in MS Office, Adobe Cloud, and various social media applications.

·       Ability to perform a variety of assigned duties in occasionally highly interruptive conditions.

·       Ability to maintain visual attention and mental concentration for significant periods of time.

·       Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of situations where only limited standardization exists.

·       Ability to perform assigned job duties under time pressure.

·       Ability to draft, proof, correct, and improve written documents.

·       Effective interpersonal skills required.

Education and Experience:

·       Associate's degree in Communications, Marketing, or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience required. 

·       BS degree in business administration preferred.

Physical Requirements:

Performs all duties in a well-ventilated, well-lit, and temperature-controlled office environment.

May require some travel.

L. G. Everist, Inc. is an equal-opportunity employer, we do not discriminate. We embrace a diverse workforce and opportunities for all qualified applicants. We are committed to having a team that represents the communities where we operate with a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.