Public Communications Specialist - Storytelling & Digital

Inside Higher Ed; Chapel Hill (NC); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent educational institution in Chapel Hill is seeking a temporary Public Communications Specialist to enhance internal and external communications. The role encompasses managing website content, drafting news, and engaging in social media management, all aimed at promoting various programs and initiatives. Candidates should possess a relevant degree, excellent writing skills, and familiarity with graphic design tools. This full-time position offers an opportunity to work in a vibrant team environment, assisting with diverse communications projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a discipline related to the area of assignment.
• Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills.
• Experience using WordPress or another content management system.
• Basic proficiency with graphic design tools or willingness to learn.
• Experience managing social media platforms professionally.
• Strong time-management skills with ability to balance multiple projects.
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Support internal and external communications of the School.
• Help manage and update the SILS website.
• Draft and publish news stories.
• Create content for social media platforms.
• Design graphics for web, print, and digital signage.
• Assist with photography, videography, and multimedia creation.
• Monitor web and social media analytics.

Skills

Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills

Experience using WordPress

Basic proficiency with graphic design tools

Experience managing social media platforms

Strong time‑management skills

Strong organizational and interpersonal skills

Proficiency with MS Office Suite

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline

Tools

Canva

Adobe Creative Cloud

MailChimp

Buffer

Hootsuite

Asana

Confluence

Job description

A prominent educational institution in Chapel Hill is seeking a temporary Public Communications Specialist to enhance internal and external communications. The role encompasses managing website content, drafting news, and engaging in social media management, all aimed at promoting various programs and initiatives. Candidates should possess a relevant degree, excellent writing skills, and familiarity with graphic design tools. This full-time position offers an opportunity to work in a vibrant team environment, assisting with diverse communications projects.