Specialist - Communications

Middle Tennessee State University

Middle Tennessee State University

Marketing & Communications

Murfreesboro, TN, USA

Posted on Apr 15, 2026

Specialist - Communications

Apply Now Job Number: P1349
Work Type: Administrative
Location: Murfreesboro, Tennessee
Categories: Communications, Marketing, and Public Affairs

Job Title

Specialist - Communications

Department

News and Media Relations

Salary

$48,920 - $60,252; commensurate with experience

Job Summary/Basic Function

Cover assigned MTSU coverage areas and consistently produce high-quality, compelling content, including multimedia content, for the university's news website, social media platforms, and other content platforms. Distribute content as appropriate and assigned to external media partners. Perform other related duties and special projects as assigned.

Required Education

Bachelor's degree in Journalism, English or a related field required.

Required Related Experience

Three years progressively responsible professional journalistic or directly related experience required.

Required License/Registration/Certification

Current Tennessee Driver's License and Registration.

Documents Needed to Apply

Cover Letter, Resume and 3 - 5 Content Work Samples Required

Special Instruction to Applicants

Please provide three to five samples of your content work or link(s) to where accessible. These samples are required and must be uploaded as a single document under the “Supporting Document” section. Be sure to combine all samples into one file prior to submission.

MTSU offers a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to the following:

  • Sick Leave
  • Vacation Leave for Administrative/Classified Staff/12-month Faculty
  • 13 paid University holidays
  • Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
  • Retirement plans
  • Optional 401K and 403B Deferred Compensation Plans
  • Educational benefits for the employee and their spouse and dependents
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MTSU is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.

Proof of U.S. citizenship or eligibility for U.S. employment is required before employment (Immigration Control Act of 1986). Clery Act crime statistics for MTSU are available at https://police.mtsu.edu/annual-security-report/ or by contacting MTSU Public Safety at (615) 898-2424.

MTSU is a Tobacco & Drug-Free campus.

This position requires a criminal background check. Therefore, you will be required to provide information about your criminal history to be considered.

For individuals requiring reasonable accommodation to apply: In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position with MTSU, please call 615-898-2929 or email emp@mtsu.edu.

Application Review Date: April 29, 2026

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