Communications Specialist II - 530629

The University of Alabama; Tuscaloosa (AL); On-site; USD 44,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Alabama is seeking a Communications Specialist II to craft and edit communications for the College, division, and university-wide initiatives. You will develop and implement plans and tactics to support assigned areas and coordinate materials across digital and print channels.

Under the Dean's Office-School of Law, you will also manage law school social media, contribute creative content, and collaborate with stakeholders to tell the school's story with consistency and impact.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and two years of experience in journalism, public relations, marketing, or communications; OR master's degree with related experience.
• Proficiency with Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, etc.).
• Strong writing and editing skills across multiple formats.
• Experience with social media platforms and content scheduling tools.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Project management skills.
• Ability to embrace new technologies.

Responsibilities

• Writes and edits communications for the College, division, and University.
• Develops and implements plans, activities, and tactics to support goals.
• Coordinates production of materials across digital and print platforms.
• Manages law school social media channels and related content.

Skills

Adobe Creative Cloud

Graphic design

Video editing

Writing and editing

Microsoft 365

Social media management

Content scheduling

Verbal and written communication

Project management

New technologies

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

Microsoft 365

Content scheduling tools

Job description

Pay Grade/Pay Range:Minimum: $48,600 - Midpoint: $60,800 (Salaried E7)

Department/Organization:218101 - Dean's Office-School of Law

Normal Work Schedule:Monday - Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm

Job Summary:The Communications Specialist II writes and edits communications for a college, division, and/or the University. Develops and implements plans, activities, and tactics to support the goals of assigned areas. Coordinates the production of materials and resources through a variety of platforms, including digital and physical mediums.

Additional Department Summary:The Communications Specialist II helps tell the law school's story by producing the content that keeps the school visible, credible, and compelling to the audiences that matter most. The Specialist II, under communications leadership supervision, also manages law school social media channels. This role is well suited to a creative, detail-oriented communicator who is fluent across digital platforms and comfortable moving between writing and visual content production.

Required Minimum Qualifications:Bachelor's degree and two (2) years of experience in journalism, public relations, marketing, and/or communications; OR master's degree and some experience in journalism, public relations, marketing, and/or communications.

Skills and Knowledge:Proficiency with Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, etc.). Strong graphic design and video editing skills. Strong writing and editing skills across multiple formats. Proficiency with Microsoft 365. Experience with social media platforms and content scheduling tools. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Project management skills. Ability to embrace new technologies.

Preferred Qualifications:Experience in higher education communications. Experience with social media management and analytics. Experience with photography. Familiarity with brand standards and institutional messaging. Experience contributing to print publications or editorial workflows.

Background Investigation Statement: Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and information obtained from social media and other internet sources. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. A candidate with a prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags will receive an individualized review of the prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags before a hiring decision is made.

Equal Employment Opportunity:The University of Alabama is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment or volunteer status without regard to any legally protected basis and will not be discriminated against because of their protected status. Applicants and employees of this institution are protected under Federal law from discrimination on several bases. More information is available in the EEOC'sKnow Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegalposter.

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