Remote HR Communications Specialist

University of Rochester; City of Albany (NY); Remote; USD 61,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Rochester is seeking an exceptional writer and editor to join our HR Communications team. You will craft clear, engaging communications across emails, newsletters, benefits materials, and campaigns for a broad employee audience.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, English, marketing or a related field and at least two years of relevant communications experience, with strong editing and organizational skills. A writing samples submission is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, English, marketing or a related field.
• Strong editing and proofreading skills.
• Ability to translate complex information into clear communications.

Responsibilities

• Write and edit high-quality employee communications across emails, newsletters, web content, guides, enrollment materials, home mailings, presentations, and promotional materials.
• Translate complex HR, benefits, and policy information into clear, concise, employee-friendly language.
• Interview and collaborate with subject matter experts to identify key messages and develop communications for diverse audiences.
• Adapt voice and tone for different audiences while upholding brand standards.
• Edit and proofread materials for clarity, accuracy, and consistency.
• Develop communications plans to support HR and Total Rewards programs and campaigns.
• Manage multiple writing assignments and meet deadlines.

Skills

Outstanding writer

Editing

Education

Bachelor's degree in communications/ journalism/ English/ marketing or related field

Job description

University of Rochester is seeking an exceptional writer and editor to join our HR Communications team. You will craft clear, engaging communications across emails, newsletters, benefits materials, and campaigns for a broad employee audience.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, English, marketing or a related field and at least two years of relevant communications experience, with strong editing and organizational skills. A writing samples submission is required.