Hybrid Remote Media & Communications Specialist

FHLB Des Moines; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 69,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

The School of Art + Art History + Design at the University of Washington is seeking a Media Relations Specialist to lead strategic communications and strengthen visibility with key audiences. You will craft content for the website, newsletters, press materials, and social channels, and advise leadership on messaging.

As part of a collaborative team, you will coordinate with CAS marketing, faculty, staff, alumni, and external partners, while managing digital content and a small student team.

Qualifications

• Minimum Bachelor's degree in communications, English, journalism, marketing or similar field.
• 3 years marketing and/or communications experience with increasing scope and responsibility.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including ability to write for different media and audiences.
• Experience with mass email clients and social media platforms.
• Familiarity with HTML and the Adobe Creative Suite.

Responsibilities

• Content Production & Management: write/edit content for website, newsletters, press releases, and profiles.
• Marketing & Communications Strategy: serve as liaison with CAS communications and represent the School.
• Website & Digital Communications: manage and update the School website and coordinate improvements.
• Coordinate with photographers and designers to produce high-quality visual content.
• Manage 1–2 student employees for website and digital communications.

Skills

Mass email platforms

Social media platforms

Photography

Videography

HTML

Adobe Creative Suite

Marketo

Cvent

Trumba

SmugMug

Mailchimp

Team collaboration

Deadline prioritization

Education

Bachelor's degree in communications/English/journalism/marketing

Tools

HTML

Adobe Creative Suite

Marketo

Cvent

Trumba

SmugMug

Mailchimp

Job description

The School of Art + Art History + Design at the University of Washington is seeking a Media Relations Specialist to lead strategic communications and strengthen visibility with key audiences. You will craft content for the website, newsletters, press materials, and social channels, and advise leadership on messaging.

As part of a collaborative team, you will coordinate with CAS marketing, faculty, staff, alumni, and external partners, while managing digital content and a small student team.