Communications Specialist

New York City, NY (Hybrid)

$72K/yr – $88K/yrMid Level2+ years expOther

Posted 2 weeks ago

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Job Summary

Own content and communications across NYU Libraries, turning audience needs into clear, accessible storytelling and campaigns while pairing creative execution with research-driven improvements.

  • Publish across channels (print, web, social, PR) and adapt jargon into conversational language for students, library users, and donors.
  • Collaborate with university stakeholders to disseminate content consistently and maintain a unified voice.
  • Research and measure communication effectiveness to inform strategy and prove impact.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Develops communications and marketing content, including print and electronic publications, website content, social media, campaigns, public relations materials, marketing, and other related materials in support of NYU Libraries' services and resources and its varied audiences, including NYU students, other library users, and potential donors.
  • Collaborates and coordinates with Libraries and broader University constituents to generate, maintain, and disseminate content across communication channels.
  • Conducts communications-related research and assessments to inform and improve decision-making around communication strategies and effectiveness.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree in Communications, Marketing, Art, Design, Humanities, Social Sciences, or a related field.
  • 2+ years relevant professional experience in communication in an academic or library setting, including experience planning, implementing, and evaluating a variety of communication and marketing activities, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Experience with web content management systems and proficiency in web content development methodology.
  • Excellent writing and communications skills, including proofreading, generating content, and the ability to transform clinical terminology and jargon into clear, conversational communications.
  • Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, Figma, and strong graphic design skills.
  • Proficiency with accessibility guidelines for web content, documents, and images.
  • Ability to use market research; approach marketing and communication challenges creatively in a high energy, complex university environment.
  • Strong creative sense.
  • Ability to design high-functioning and artistic physical spaces (e.g., tabling displays, interactive experiences, etc.)
  • Skill in crafting targeted communications for addressing specialized needs of diverse audiences through strategic choices in language, design, and communication platforms.
  • Knowledge of communication theories, principles, practices and techniques.
  • Familiarity with commonly used style guides.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
  • Ability to be creative and flexible in response to complex work situations.

Preferred

  • Master's Degree
  • 2+ years experience working in an advertising agency, internal communications department, or design studio with multiple stakeholders and a variety of communications projects.
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Experience with social and digital media platforms and content management systems, and proficiency in web content development methodology.
  • Excellent writing and communications skills, including proofreading, generating content, and the ability to transform jargon into clear, conversational communications.
  • Proficiency with accessibility guidelines for web content, documents, and images.
  • Strong creative sense, graphic design, and/or photography/video skills.
  • Ability to design high-functioning and artistic physical spaces (e.g., tabling displays, interactive experiences, etc.)
  • Skill in crafting targeted communications for addressing specialized needs in varied audiences through strategic language, design, and platforms.
  • Knowledge of communication theories, principles, practices, and techniques.
  • Familiarity with commonly used style guides.
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Founded in 1831, NYU is one of the world’s foremost research universities and is a member of the selective Association of American Universities. The first Global Network University, NYU has degree-granting university campuses in New York and Abu Dhabi, and has announced a third in Shanghai; has a dozen other global academic sites, including London, Paris, Florence, Tel Aviv, Buenos Aires, and Accra; and sends more students to study abroad than any other U.S. college or university. Through its numerous schools and colleges, NYU conducts research and provides education in the arts and sciences, law, medicine, business, dentistry, education, nursing, the cinematic and performing arts, music and studio arts, public administration, social work, and continuing and professional studies, among other areas.

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