James Hodgins

Hi, I'm James Hodgins, coordinator of internal communication at Texas Tech University in Lubbock, Texas.

James Hodgins is a communicator with experience in marketing, advertising, internal communication, and social media. In his current role, he finds relevant ways to deliver messages to the thousands of employees at Texas Tech with an emphasis on print and online delivery. James Hodgins has many other endeavors beyond this position. He is a part-time instructor at Texas Tech, video producer for the Goin' Band from Raiderland and helps his wife with her side business of making and selling dog tugs.  Personally, James Hodgins is a Texas Tech alum and remains an avid fan. He and his wife have a house full of rescue pets and are very active in dog activities, including agility.

Director of Social Media/Copywriter at The Price Group

February 2006 - October 2011

Head of all interactive communications including social media for The Price Group and our clients. Additionally, my position includes copywriting, project planning, concepting and broadcast/web production.

Creative Intern at RC&P

May 2005 - December 2006

Assist in broadcast production, including video shoots and edits Wrote broadcast scripts Part of team that brainstormed concepts and promotions Basic office duties

Student Assistant at TTU Library

January 2005 - December 2005

*Maintained and operated digital media including editing and production software *Assisted patrons when working with digital media as well as supervise instructional classes

Instructor at Texas Tech University

January 2012

I teach part-time at the College of Media and Communication at Texas Tech University. Courses include Advertising Writing and Internet and New Media Advertising.

Section Coordinator of Internal Communications at Texas Tech University

November 2011

Develop strategies for internal communication including administering an employee newsletter. Primary communications for Human Resources.

Video Producer at Texas Tech Goin' Band

August 2007

Video production for Goin' Band from Raiderland including editing shows and creating season DVD.

Texas Tech University

2012 – 2015

Master's degree

Texas Tech University

2002 – 2005

Electronic Media and Communications

Concentration: English

Writing, education, dog agility