Communications Specialist

Orange Beach, AL (Hybrid)

Salary Not AvailableMid Level3+ years expFull time

Posted 2 months ago

Job Summary

Own the end-to-end CSU communications program, shaping audience-aligned messaging and data-driven email campaigns across channels while ensuring accessibility, compliance, and measurable performance.

  • Audience-first communications strategy and content that matches wants, needs, and values.
  • Build responsive HubSpot-driven emails and manage campaigns, workflows, segmentation, and testing.
  • Measure performance, apply insights, and ensure consistency with AP style, accessibility, and regulatory guidelines.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Identify target audiences and create compelling communications that align with their wants, values and needs.
  • Edit copy in accordance with Associated Press style guidelines.
  • Fact-check information and ensure consistency in tone, style and formatting.
  • Plan, develop, and manage CSU’s communications to include advertising copy, emails, newsletters, and others.
  • Collaborate with internal stakeholders to execute campaign goals.
  • Build responsive HTML emails using an email builder and/or manual coding, ensuring consistent rendering across devices and email clients.
  • Manage CSU’s communication efforts within HubSpot, including workflow automation, audience segmentation, A/B testing and analytics reporting.
  • Monitor performance metrics and use data to inform strategy and improve results.
  • Ensure compliance with best practices, including federal/state regulations and internal policies.
  • Continuously optimize communications for performance, accessibility, and deliverability.

Requirements

  • AP Style knowledge is required.
  • A bachelor’s degree in communication, public relations or a related field is required.
  • A minimum of 3+ years of experience in communications, marketing or a related field are required.

Preferred

  • Experience in marketing or lead-nurturing campaigns is preferred.
  • Applicable certifications such as HubSpot or the equivalent are preferred.
  • Demonstrated knowledge in coding responsive HTML emails; working knowledge of CSS and email-specific design best practices is preferred.
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Columbia Southern University

At Columbia Southern University, we truly believe in offering students flexible, affordable online degree programs with exceptional service. By giving our students the tools they need to succeed, we provide them with an opportunity to take charge of their education in a way that no other university offers.

Founded in 1993
Orange Beach, Alabama, USA
1.1K employees (50 in marketing)
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Communications Specialist

Columbia Southern University · Orange Beach, AL · Hybrid