Marketing & Communications Specialist

University of Utah Health; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Utah Health is seeking a Marketing & Communications Specialist to advance the Heart and Vascular Care Line and Transplant Care Line. You will develop and execute integrated marketing initiatives that grow services, raise awareness, and strengthen physician visibility.

You will translate complex clinical information into compelling content and collaborate across teams. The ideal candidate is a strategic marketer with strong writing, project management, and creative thinking, able to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalency) + 4 years or Master’s (or equivalency) + 2 years related experience.
• Strong writing and editing skills required.
• Experience translating clinical information into marketing content.
• Experience with multi-channel campaigns and content strategy.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement integrated marketing and communications strategies that support strategic priorities and growth goals.
• Identify target audiences, establish positioning, define goals and objectives, and develop marketing plans using appropriate channels.
• Develop and execute multi-channel campaigns across the consumer journey, ensuring consistent messaging and alignment with University of Utah Health brand standards.
• Provide strategic direction for advertising and public-facing communications, including digital, print, video, and other creative assets.
• Gather and apply consumer, market, and performance insights to inform strategies, evaluate effectiveness, monitor key performance metrics, and optimize campaigns and initiatives.
• Write, edit, and develop clear, compelling content that communicates the expertise, services, programs, and patient care experience of the Heart and Vascular and Transplant Care Lines.
• Identify and develop opportunities to showcase physicians, clinical programs, research, innovation, patient stories, and other areas that enhance the visibility and reputation of the Heart and Vascular and Transplant Care Lines.
• Plan, organize, and manage occasional community events.
• Track project and campaign budgets and resources as appropriate.

Skills

Strong writing

Editing

Content development

Digital marketing

Social media marketing

Project management

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Master’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Asana

Smartsheet

Basecamp

Drupal

SharePoint

Job description

Details

Open Date 09/11/2026

Requisition Number PRN46175B

Job Title Marketing Communication Specialists

Working Title Marketing & Communications Specialist

Career Progression Track P00

Track Level P3 - Career, P2 - Developing

FLSA Code Professional

Patient Sensitive Job Code? No

Standard Hours per Week 40

Full Time or Part Time? Full Time

Shift Day

Work Schedule Summary

M-F 8-5, some evenings and/or weekends

VP Area U of U Health - Academics

Department 01443 - Marketing and Community Relati

Location Campus

City Salt Lake City, UT

Type of Recruitment External Posting

Pay Rate Range $65,000 - $75,000

Close Date 11/11/2026

Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)

Job Summary

The Marketing & Communications Specialist supports the strategic marketing and communications needs of the Heart and Vascular Care Line and Transplant Care Line at University of Utah Health. This position develops and executes integrated marketing and communications initiatives that support service-line growth, increase awareness of clinical services, strengthen physician and program visibility, and advance strategic priorities.

The ideal candidate is a strategic marketer, strong writer, organized project manager, and creative thinker who can translate complex clinical information into compelling marketing and communications strategies and content. In addition, they need to thrive in a collaborative environment.

Learn more about the great benefits of working for University of Utah: benefits.utah.edu

The department may choose to hire at any of the below job levels and associated pay rates based on their business need and budget.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement integrated marketing and communications strategies that support strategic priorities and growth goals.
• Identify target audiences, establish positioning, define goals and objectives, and develop marketing plans using appropriate channels.
• Develop and execute multi-channel campaigns across the consumer journey, ensuring consistent messaging and alignment with University of Utah Health brand standards.
• Provide strategic direction for advertising and public-facing communications, including digital, print, video, and other creative assets.
• Gather and apply consumer, market, and performance insights to inform strategies, evaluate effectiveness, monitor key performance metrics, and optimize campaigns and initiatives.
• Write, edit, and develop clear, compelling content that communicates the expertise, services, programs, and patient care experience of the Heart and Vascular and Transplant Care Lines.
• Identify and develop opportunities to showcase physicians, clinical programs, research, innovation, patient stories, and other areas that enhance the visibility and reputation of the Heart and Vascular and Transplant Care Lines.
• Plan, organize, and manage occasional community events.
• Track project and campaign budgets and resources as appropriate.

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 work experience).

Department may hire employee at one of the following job levels:

Marketing Communication Specialist, II: Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 4 years or a master’s (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience.

Marketing Communication Specialist, III : Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 6 years or a master’s (or equivalency) + 4 years of directly related work experience.

Preferences

• Strong writing, editing, and content development skills.
• Proficiency with digital and email marketing tools, web content management platforms (Drupal, SharePoint), and social media marketing.
• Experience using project management platforms such as Asana, Smartsheet, Basecamp, or similar tools.
• Experience with photography, video, or other multimedia content development.
• Working knowledge of basic graphic design.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Experience in healthcare, health systems, academic medicine, or a related environment.

Type Benefited Staff

Special Instructions Summary

Additional Information

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