Responsibilities

• The Communications Specialist I writes and edits communications for a department, college, and/or division under general supervision. Develops and implements plans, activities, and tactics to support the goals of assigned areas. Coordinates the production of materials and resources through a variety of platforms, including digital and physical mediums.
• Plans, produces, and distributes communications content across multiple channels to advance organizational visibility, stakeholder engagement, and mission alignment. Independently manages media asset creation, publication development, event coordination, and external media relations. Serves as the primary production and distribution lead for print, digital, and multimedia content and plays a key role in shaping the organization’s public narrative.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and some journalism, public relations, marketing, or communications experience.

Preferred

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Marketing, Graphic Design, Journalism, or a closely related field.
• Two or more years of professional experience in communications production, media relations, or a comparable role.
• Demonstrated proficiency with digital content tools and platforms.
• Prior experience in a communications, marketing, or public affairs role within a university, nonprofit, government, or complex organizational setting.
• Experience managing print and digital publication production from concept through distribution.
• Demonstrated experience with media pitching and press release writing resulting in earned media coverage.
• Experience with event communications and production logistics.
• Familiarity with accessibility standards for digital and print content (WCAG, Section 508).