Marketing & Communications Specialist II
At a glance
Mid-level Communications role at Nebraska Government. Lincoln · full-time · no salary stated · we estimate $77,500–$133,110 across the United States.
Nebraska Government has not published a salary for this role. The figure below is our estimate, not theirs.
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What you'll do
- Coordinate agency events and promotions with internal teams, keeping work on deadline and consistent with brand standards
- Help the Creative Team plan and track campaigns across print, digital, email, social media, video and live presentations
- Write, edit and proof marketing and advertising copy for print, digital and social channels
- Organize agency events, including sports shows, a state fair display and local outreach activities
What you bring
- A degree in communications, marketing or another listed field, plus at least one year coordinating campaigns or public information work
- Relevant experience may replace the degree, with each year of work substituting for a year of education
- You need a driver's license and must be able to lift twenty-five pounds
Who this fits
This role suits someone with strong writing, organization, project coordination and customer service skills who can handle multiple projects at once. The job is based in Lincoln, Nebraska. Three to five years in a related field is preferred, while the minimum is one year of relevant experience.
From the employer
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Requirements/ Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in journalism, communications, marketing, public relations, advertising, graphic arts, digital media, videography, or related field and at least one year of experience in coordinating, planning, and managing public relations/publicity campaigns, mass media communication activities and/or public information programs. Required experience may substitute for the education on a year for year basis.
Other: Ability to lift 25 lbs., driver's license required.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Strong collaborative and relationship-building skills and a thorough understanding of modern marketing principles, strategies and best practices. Knowledge of event planning and management, communication tactics and ability to plan, develop, implement and evaluate projects that achieve communication objectives. Strong organizational, project management and customer service skills. Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, while meeting objectives and maintaining attention to detail. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including creative writing, editing and proofreading for a variety of media formats. Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and experience with Adobe Creative Cloud, email marketing platforms, project management tools preferred. Knowledge of or interest in outdoor recreation, including camping, boating, backpacking, wildlife, state parks, hunting and fishing, is a plus, Three to five years of professional experience in marketing, communications, advertising, public relations, event management or a related field is preferred.
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Benefits
We offer a comprehensive package of pay, benefits, paid time off, retirement and professional development opportunities to help you get the most out of your career and life. Your paycheck is just part of your total compensation.
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Equal Opportunity Statement
The State of Nebraska values our teammates as well as a supportive environment that strives to promote diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We recruit, hire, train, and promote in all job classifications and at all levels without regard to race, color, religion, sex. age, national origin, disability, marital status or genetics.