Communications and Events Specialist at University of Washington | Seattle, WA | $53K/yr – $60K/yr

University of Washington

Communications and Events Specialist

Seattle, WA (On-site)

$53K/yr – $60K/yrMid Level2+ years expFull time

Posted 2 months ago

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Job Summary

Own and coordinate publicity and communications for Center events, turning complex programs into accessible campus promotions across social, web, and print channels.

Publicity and content orchestration: develop event plans, coordinate cross-channel promotion, and maintain online visibility.
Event media and AV: oversee livestreams, AV setup, and on-site branding to ensure smooth delivery.
Stakeholder operations: manage content creation, approvals, travel and vendor payments, and post-event reporting.

Job Description

Responsibilities

Collaborate with a small team to develop comprehensive publicity plans for each Center event
Manage and create publicity of assigned events and related content creation across channels (social media, web, print flyers)
Generate email newsletters and article summaries, including text writing, image creation, and/or formatting, and adherence to guidelines using respective email platforms and best practices
Create and edit content in collaboration with respective centers and programs, fact-check, copy-edit according to UW editorial, and publish to online channels, including formatting text, images, and hyperlinks
Source appropriate online images, edit images, and hyperlinks
Ongoing review of website content
Administer and maintain livestreaming, podcast recording, etc.
Lead or assist with day-of staffing, including branding and logistics
Coordinate, submit, and track travel reimbursements, honoraria payments, and vendor payments to JSIS Business Office and CAS Admin Support Team
Produce general correspondence, memos, reports, and other materials as required for event promotion and organizing

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in communications, business, international studies, or other related fields
2 years' experience in communications or a combination of communications and event management
Due to the nature of our events, some evening and weekend work is required, so flexibility is essential.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal
Demonstrated creativity, organizational ability, and meticulous attention to detail
Ability to work independently, problem-solve, take initiative, set priorities, and manage multiple projects efficiently
Ability to pivot to meet high-priority business needs in a professional manner

Nice_to_have

Asana experience for project/task management
Proficiency in Web Content Management Systems such as WordPress and Drupal
Experience in and/or strong interest in audiovisual technologies, with a willingness to become an expert in A/V, including livestreaming, podcast recording, etc.

Benefits

For information about benefits for this position, visit https://www.washington.edu/jobs/benefits-for-uw-staff/

University of Washington

Founded in 1861, the University of Washington is one of the oldest state-supported institutions of higher education on the West Coast and is one of the preeminent research universities in the world. Located minutes from downtown Seattle, the main UW campus provides gorgeous views of the Cascade and Olympic mountain ranges and, every spring, attracts visitors from all over to world who come to witness the blooming of its cherry blossom trees.As the state’s flagship university, the UW serves more students than any other institution in the Northwest. In addition to its Seattle campus, the University has thriving campuses in Tacoma and Bothell and a robust professional and continuing education program. Anyone can enjoy and be enriched by all the UW has to offer, including world-class libraries, art, music, drama, sports and the highest quality medical care in Washington state.Being public also means being engaged with our communities, and through knowledge and discovery we are elevating the quality of lives of others.

Founded in 2010

Seattle, Washington, USA

32K employees (527 in marketing)

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