Communications Specialist

University of Pittsburgh; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Job summary

The University of Pittsburgh seeks a Content & Marketing professional responsible for creating and circulating print and web materials for departments and public affairs. You will coordinate projects, oversee production, and represent the University to media, arranging press conferences.

You will develop brand-friendly content across web and print, support the marketing team, and adapt messaging for audiences and channels. Hybrid on-campus/remote work is available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; 3 years professional experience preferred.
• Experience creating, editing, and coordinating content for print and web.
• Ability to translate complex academic/public health topics for broad audiences.

Responsibilities

• Create, develop and circulate print and web materials for University departments.
• Coordinate projects for clients and oversee production of materials.
• Represent the University to media and public; arrange press conferences.
• Support departmental re-branding and rollout plans; provide content and templates.
• Collaborate with SMEs, designers and vendors; manage on-site execution.

Skills

Content creation

Editing

Research

Web graphics

Social media

Branding

Project coordination

Vendor liaison

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The incumbent will be responsible for higher-level tasks related to the creation, development and circulation of print and web material for University departments as well as public affairs for the University. Tasks could include, but are not limited to coordinating projects for clients, overseeing the production of materials, Representing the University/providing information to the media and public, and arranging press conferences.

Content & Marketing Development

• Supports departmental re-branding processes including discovery and information gathering, brand and materials development, and developing a rollout and communications plan for the new brand launch.

Provides moderately complex content and marketing development for web and print media, including writing, editing, research, web graphics and templates, social media, signs and banners, emails, reports, templates, and other print and communications collateral.

• Serves as a strategic contributor for the communications team in content creation, ensuring design and branding consistency across all channels.
• Supports the marketing team in producing and editing high-quality materials, including promotions, advertising, and publicity, ensuring accuracy and high standards.
• Modifies messaging according to target audience, communication goals, and the specific communication channels employed.

Institutional & Academic Communications

• Develops and produces institutional communications including department newsletters, annual reports, faculty publications, grant materials, recruitment content, and alumni communications.
• Collaborates with faculty and researchers to translate complex academic and public health research into accessible, engaging content for internal and external audiences.
• Tracks, organizes, and maintains faculty peer-reviewed publications and research outputs for reporting, promotion, and institutional visibility.
• Provides communications support to affiliated academic units, including research centers and alumni organizations.
• Manages communications and logistics for high-profile academic events, including lecture series, research symposia, alumni events, and national conference participation.
• Serves as primary liaison for campus partners, external stakeholders, and vendors; coordinates contracts and on-site execution.
• Produces multimedia storytelling initiatives, including student recruitment, faculty profiles, and academic program promotions, overseeing all phases of production.
• Supports events and promotions, including vendor contact, interfacing with clients and designers, developing materials, and tracking milestone deliverables.

Collaboration & Administration

• Works collaboratively and effectively with subject matter experts (SMEs), creative teams, and University departments to ensure high-quality content is delivered on time.
• Maintains and updates applicable databases in a timely and accurate manner.
• Provides guidance to other staff as directed.
• Attends unit-specific events and meetings to support and spearhead messaging efforts.

Other Duties

Other duties may be assigned as needed. The job duties outlined in this position description include common responsibilities for this title and level and are not intended to cover every duty that may be required.

A Bachelor's degree and 3 years professional experience is preferred.

All Temps

Department

GSPH-Behavioral & Community Health Sciences

Campus

Pittsburgh

Minimum Education Level Required

Bachelor's Degree

Work Schedule

22.5 - 37.5 hours a week, depending on work needing completed

Is there a potential this assignment will result in a regular Staff position?

No

Work Arrangement

Hybrid: Combination of On-Campus and Remote work as determined by the department.

Requested Pay Rate

25.00

Visa Sponsorship Provided

No

Background Check

For position finalists, employment with the University will require successful completion of a background check

Child Protection Clearances

Not Applicable

Required Documents

Resume