Media, PR, Web & Graphic Design Specialist

The Media, PR, Web & Graphic Design Specialist will support SPEED, an NSF-funded national autonomous-science user facility at North Carolina State University. This onsite role focuses on science communications, website management, and visual and digital storytelling with brand consistency and accessibility.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop clear, engaging science communications, including news releases, media materials, feature stories, and public-facing content.
• Manage and enhance the SPEED website by keeping content, user resources, events, news, and facility information current and accessible.
• Create visual materials such as graphics, scientific illustrations, infographics, presentations, and branded resources.
• Produce and edit photography, video, social media, and other digital storytelling content to showcase SPEED research and capabilities.
• Design user-facing communications for workshops, calls, demonstrations, facility access, and other SPEED activities.
• Maintain consistent and recognizable SPEED branding across communications and digital platforms, including support for accessibility, web analytics, media tracking, and content archiving.
• Support media visits, sponsor reviews, facility tours, major events, and other high-profile communications activities.
• Build and maintain reusable templates, image libraries, and digital asset archives to improve content development efficiency.
• Coordinate with NC State communications professionals and external media partners as appropriate to support SPEED communications goals.
• Translate complex technical and scientific research into content that resonates with broad audiences.
• Assist with reports, proposals, presentations, and high-visibility announcements.
• There may be occasional opportunities to take on additional duties beyond the core responsibilities.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, graphic design, digital media, journalism, or a related field.
• Equivalent combinations of relevant education and applied experience may be considered.
• All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.
• One to three years of relevant communications, design, web, or media experience.
• Portfolio demonstrating strong visual and digital communication.
• Experience writing and editing content for public or technical audiences.
• Graphic design, layout, typography, branding, and visual storytelling ability.
• Website or CMS content management and basic web publishing capability.
• Writing, editing, interviewing, and science-communication skills.
• Adobe Creative Cloud or equivalent design, photo, and video tools.
• Digital and social media content creation and campaign coordination experience.

Technologies

Adobe Creative Cloud

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience developing communications or content for science, engineering, research, or higher-education audiences, with the ability to translate complex topics for technical and non-technical groups.
• Expertise creating scientific illustrations, data visualizations, technical infographics, or other visual content using relevant design tools.
• Proficiency producing photography, videography, motion graphics, or edited video content for digital or external communications.
• Competence applying web analytics, SEO, accessibility practices, and digital content strategies to improve engagement and website effectiveness.
• Skills supporting media relations, press coordination, or public-relations activities, including press materials, media requests, interviews, and events.
• Experience communicating AI, robotics, chemistry, materials science, or autonomous science through written, visual, digital, or multimedia content.

Compensation and Location

• Salary: USD 70,000 to 80,000 per year
• Location: Raleigh, NC (onsite)

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Flexible Spending Account
• Retirement Programs
• Disability Plans
• Life Insurance
• Accident Plan
• Paid Time Off and Other Leave Programs
• 12 Holidays Each Year
• Tuition and Academic Assistance
• Childcare benefits
• Wellness & Recreation Membership
• Wellness Programs

Position Details

• Position Number: 00112342
• Position Type: EPS/SAAO
• Full Time Equivalent (FTE): 1.0 (40 hours/week)
• Appointment: 12 Month Recurring
• Department ID: 230101 - Interdisciplinary Programs - SVP
• Adverse Weather Designation: Non Mandatory - Adverse Weather
• Emergency Events Designation: Non Mandatory - Emergency Event

Recruitment Dates

• Job Open Date: 09/21/2026
• Anticipated Close Date: Open Until Filled

Application Requirements and Eligibility

• Include as attachments a resume/CV, cover letter, and contact information for at least 3 professional references.
• This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship.
• Valid NC Driver’s License Required: No
• Commercial Driver’s License Required: No
• Required License(s) or Certification(s): N/A