Communications Specialist

University of Utah; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 33,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Huntsman Cancer Institute is seeking a Communications Specialist to plan, design, and implement print and digital communications for internal and external audiences. You will collaborate with a creative team to uphold the Institute's mission and standards while meeting deadlines.

Responsibilities include producing materials across print, electronic, and web channels, coordinating with stakeholders, and ensuring brand consistency.

Qualifications

• Equivalency statement: 1 year of higher education can substitute for 1 year of related work experience.
• Requires a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) plus related experience as applicable.
• Experience in university or healthcare communications is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develops, designs, and implements print, electronic, and web communications.
• Communicates department information to internal and external stakeholders.
• Monitors tactic effectiveness and adjusts plans as needed.
• Collaborates with team and clients on project concepts.
• Adheres to brand guidelines and deadlines.
• Ensures timely completion of tasks and project delivery.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Canva

Adobe Creative Suite

Photography

Videography

Graphic design

Storytelling

Digital engagement strategies

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Photoshop

Illustrator

InDesign

Premiere Pro

Job description

Communications Specialist

Job Summary

Plans, designs, creates, and implements a wide range of print anddigital communications for internal and external audiences. Usesgood judgment and strong interpersonal skills to manage projects aswell as plan and meet communications strategies, objectives, anddeadlines. Works with a collaborative, creative team to bestrepresent Huntsman Cancer Institute to patients, staff, and thepublic. Follows University of Utah, Huntsman Cancer Institute, anddepartmental guidelines and standards to ensure quality andconsistency.

Huntsman Cancer Institute is committed to cancer prevention, care,and survivorship for all communities within the area we serve –which includes Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Utah, and Wyoming – withimpact worldwide.

In your cover letter or during your interview process, we inviteyou to share how your professional experiences have prepared you toserve as a member of our team as we work to reduce the cancerburden experienced by all people and communities. This may includedescription of your prior experiences related to research,prevention, clinical care, community engagement/outreach, training,administration, or other areas relevant to Huntsman CancerInstitute's mission and this position.

Responsibilities

Disclaimer

This job description has been designedto indicate the general nature and level of work performed byemployees within this classification. It is not designed to containor be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties,responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assignedto the job.

Essential Functions

• Develops and implements communication materials for print,electronic, and web distribution
• Develops and communicates department information on variousprojects to its stakeholders, both internal and external
• Monitors effectiveness of tactics and adjusts plans asnecessary
• Collaborates with the departmental team and other clientele toconceptualize various projects
• Adheres to organizational style and brand guidelines
• Ensures accurate and timely completion of tasks and delivery ofprojects
• May perform other related technical duties as assigned

Special Instructions Summary

Please provide yourportfolio. Showcase your skills and accomplishments through a collection of work samples, such as writing sample, projects, photography, marketing materials, presentations, or other digitaldesigns.

Minimum Qualifications

EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT: 1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience(Example: bachelor's degree = 4 years of directly related workexperience).

Department may hire employee at one of the following joblevels:

Marketing Communication Specialist,II:

Requires a bachelor's (or equivalency) + 4 years or a master's (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related workexperience.

Preferences

• Experience with Canva, Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop,Illustrator, InDesign, Premiere Pro), photography, videography, andgraphic design.
• Strong storytelling abilities and an understanding of digitalengagement strategies are highly valued.

Special Instructions

Please provide your portfolio. Showcase your skills and accomplishments through a collection of work samples, such aswriting sample, projects, photography, marketing materials,presentations, or other digital designs.

Requisition Number: PRN45825B

Full Time or Part Time? Full Time

Work Schedule Summary:

Department: 01266 - HCI Communications

Location: Campus

Pay Rate Range: $32,904 to $75,487

Close Date: 09/17/2026

Open Until Filled: