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Position Function:

The successful candidate will report to the Publications Manager in Agricultural Communications and serve as editor of publications and electronic content produced for the MSU Extension Service and the Division of Agriculture, Forestry, and Veterinary Medicine. Candidate will prepare educational and promotional information for dissemination in printed and electronic form.

Salary Grade:  14

Please see Staff Compensation Structure or Skilled Crafts and Service Maintenance Compensation Schedule for salary ranges.  For salary grade UC, these positions are "Unclassified" and salary ranges are determined by the hiring department.

Department Profile:

The Office of Agricultural Communications provides professional communications, leadership and marketing strategies, media production and publications management, to serve the MSU Extension Service and the Division of Agriculture, Forestry & Veterinary Medicine and select organizations. Our department specializes in media relations, graphic design, photography, video production, social media, and premium grade printing services.

Anticipated Appointment Date:

September 2026. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Work with a team that includes writers, copy editors, graphic designers, photographers, videographers, and other members of the AgComm staff to produce educational and marketing content for publications, periodicals, videos, podcasts, and web.

Copyedit, proofread, and manage all stages of production for multiple educational products at once, to meet established deadlines, publishing schedules, and standards of quality and correctness and to fulfill product goals and editorial vision.

Adapt written materials, video scripts, and other text to the reading level of the intended audience, purpose of the project, and appropriate style and tone.

Write copy for brochures and other special print, video, and electronic materials, as assigned.

Create and edit files in Adobe InDesign and other software applications.

Create accessible publications, including using appropriate text styling and writing alternative text for images.

Edit and proofread the writing of internal clients and AgComm staff members prior to distribution to the public.

Conduct other duties, as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:
Education: Bachelor’s Degree -English, journalism, public relations, communications, or a related discipline

Experience: One year directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified

Preferred Qualifications:

Preferred Qualifications:
Education: Master’s degree
Experience: Three to Five years relevant experience

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
-Proficient in AP and Chicago Style writing guides
-Proficient in Adobe Creative Cloud, particularly Indesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat
-Familiarity with web content accessibility guidelines
-Ability to prioritize competing demands and to meet deadlines
-Knowledge of web-based communication usage and styles
-Ability to work collaboratively across broad constituencies.

Working Conditions and Physical Effort

Working Conditions and Physical Effort
-Work is normally performed in a typical interior/ office work environment
-No or very limited exposure to physical risk
-No or very limited physical effort required
-Vision requirements: ability to see information in print and/or electronically

Instructions for Applying:

Link to apply:  http://explore.msujobs.msstate.edu/

To apply, please complete the online application and attach a cover letter and resume'

Screening Date:

August 17, 2026, until filled. 

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

Mississippi State University is an equal opportunity institution. Discrimination is prohibited in university employment, programs or activities based on race, color, ethnicity, sex, pregnancy, religion, national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, or any other status to the extent protected by applicable law. Questions about equal opportunity programs or compliance should be directed to the Office of Civil Rights Compliance, 231 Famous Maroon Band Street, P.O. 6044, Mississippi State, MS 39762, (662) 325-5839.

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