Multimedia Communications Specialist

University of Alabama at Birmingham; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Alabama at Birmingham is seeking a Communications Specialist to craft clear, engaging content across digital, print, and multimedia channels. You will ensure brand alignment and manage multiple projects in a fast-paced academic medicine environment.

The role requires strong writing, editing, and organizational skills, plus experience with website content management, graphic design, and photography to showcase people, programs, and achievements in UAB Urology.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, English, Journalism, Marketing, Public Relations, or a related field.
• Experience writing content for multiple platforms and managing website content.
• Ability to design graphics and take photos to support communications efforts.

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

Skills

Writing content

Editing

Content management

Graphic design

Photography

Education

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

Tools

CMS

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

University of Alabama at Birmingham is seeking a Communications Specialist to craft clear, engaging content across digital, print, and multimedia channels. You will ensure brand alignment and manage multiple projects in a fast-paced academic medicine environment.

The role requires strong writing, editing, and organizational skills, plus experience with website content management, graphic design, and photography to showcase people, programs, and achievements in UAB Urology.