Content & Communications Specialist

The University of Alabama; Tuscaloosa (AL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa seeks a Communications Specialist I to write and edit materials for the Honors College and broader department. Under supervision, you will develop plans and coordinate production across digital and print channels.

You will manage website content, social media, and outreach initiatives, support events, and provide communications support to the College Relations team, with a focus on accessibility and analytics.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with some journalism, PR, marketing, or communications experience.
• One or more year of experience writing website content.
• Master’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, English, Marketing, Advertising, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Develops and implements plans, activities, and tactics to support the goals of assigned areas.
• Coordinates the production of materials and resources through digital and physical mediums.
• Maintains and updates the Honors College website; assists with WordPress migration.
• Writes, edits, and publishes social media content and monitors analytics.
• Provides admin and event support to College Relations and External Affairs and Communications leadership.

Skills

Web platforms familiarity

Social media management

Education

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

Master’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, English, Marketing, Advertising, or other closely related field

Tools

WordPress

Canva

Adobe Creative Suite

MS Office 365

Mailchimp

Facebook

Instagram

LinkedIn

Twitter

Job description

The University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa seeks a Communications Specialist I to write and edit materials for the Honors College and broader department. Under supervision, you will develop plans and coordinate production across digital and print channels.

You will manage website content, social media, and outreach initiatives, support events, and provide communications support to the College Relations team, with a focus on accessibility and analytics.