COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST

uab; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 48,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

UAB is seeking a Communications Specialist to create clear, engaging content for web, print, and digital platforms, aligning with institutional brand standards. The role requires strong writing, editing, and organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects in a deadline-driven environment.

The ideal candidate will have experience with content writing for various platforms, website content management, graphic design, and photography, with the ability to showcase the people,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, English, Journalism, Marketing, Public Relations, or related field.
• Strong writing and editing skills with ability to produce engaging content.
• Experience with website content management, graphic design, and photography is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supports unit-wide communications initiatives by gathering information, preparing materials, and coordinating distribution.
• Drafts, edits, and produces content for web, email, social media, video, newsletters, and print publications.
• Tracks and reports on engagement metrics to evaluate communications effectiveness.
• Provides logistical and administrative support for communication projects.
• Collaborates with colleagues and stakeholders to implement communications projects.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Skills

Writing

Editing

Content creation

Graphic design

Photography

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications, English, Journalism, Marketing, Public Relations, or related field

Tools

Web CMS (e.g., WordPress)

Job description

The Communications Specialist supports the creation and delivery of clear, accurate, and engaging communications. This role produces written, digital, and visual content across a variety of platforms and ensures alignment with institutional brand standards. The position requires strong writing, editing, and organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects in a deadline-driven environment.

The UAB Department of Urology is seeking a creative, versatile, and highly organized Communications Specialist to help elevate and expand our department's visibility across digital, print, and multimedia platforms. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys balancing strategic communication with hands-on content creation and thrives in a fast-paced academic medicine environment. The ideal candidate will have experience with writing content for a variety of platforms, website content management, graphic design, and photography, with the ability to capture and showcase the people, programs, and achievements that make UAB Urology a national leader in patient care, research, and education. Success in this role requires exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, creativity, and the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines while collaborating with faculty, staff, trainees, and institutional partners.

The UAB Department of Urology is recognized for excellence in patient care, research, and education. Our team is dedicated to advancing the future of urologic medicine while fostering a collaborative and innovative environment. As Communications Specialist, you'll play a vital role in sharing the stories, discoveries, and achievements that shape our impact locally, nationally, and globally.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Supports unit-wide communications initiatives by gathering information, preparing materials, and coordinating distribution using university approved platforms and tools.
• Drafts, edits, and produces content for channels that may include web, email, social media, video, newsletters, and print publications.
• Tracks and reports on engagement metrics to evaluate communications effectiveness.
• Provides logistical and administrative support for communication projects and initiatives.
• Collaborates with colleagues and stakeholders to implement communications projects and initiatives.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Salary Range: $47,665 - $77,455

Bachelor's degree in Communications, English, Journalism, Marketing, Public Relations, or a related field. Work experience may NOT substitute for the education requirement.

Preferred

• Writing content for a variety of platforms, website content management, graphic design, and photography.
• Degree in Marketing, Media, Graphic Design, Communications, Advertising, or related field

UAB is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, sex (including pregnancy), genetic information, age, disability, and veteran's status. As required by Title IX, UAB prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to UAB's Assistant Vice President and Senior Title IX Coordinator. The Title IX notice of nondiscrimination is located at uab.edu/titleix.