Visual Communications Specialist

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Department: 110308 - Kannapolis Research

Location: Kannapolis, NC

Essential Job Duties

The Visual Communications Specialist position will be directly responsible for the print and video visual needs necessary to promote and support the research and outreach efforts of PHHI. Visual materials will be used in print and online publications/resources. The position will be tasked to develop PHHI collateral to support the mission of the institute, as well as program-specific materials, including recipe cards, lesson plans, graphical abstracts for grant submissions, and visuals for digital media.

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This position is located in Kannapolis, NC.

Other Work/Responsibilities

This incumbent will need to travel off-site on occasion alone and must independently be able to travel from location to location without reliance on others or the advanced notice that is often required of alternative means of transportation.

Minimum Experience/Education

High school diploma or equivalency and two years of visual/graphic arts experience related to the area of assignment; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Required Qualifications

• Knowledge of and experience with professional audio and/or digital video editing and post-production procedures, techniques, and standards.
• Proficiency using Adobe Creative Cloud Suite.
• Ability to communicate complex scientific concepts to different audiences, including students, educators, Extension professionals, legislators, general public.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of and experience with professional audio and/or digital video editing and post-production procedures, techniques, and standards.
• Proficiency using Adobe Creative Cloud Suite.
• Ability to communicate complex scientific concepts to different audiences, including students, educators, Extension professionals, legislators, general public.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Required license or certification

• A valid driver's license is required for travel. NC driver's license required within 60 days of hire and must be maintained.

Position Number: 00106309

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