Senior Communications Specialist — Hybrid & Storytelling Lead

UAB Medicine; University (FL); Hybrid; USD 53,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Alabama at Birmingham is seeking a Senior Communications Specialist to develop and execute high-impact communication projects with minimal supervision. You will craft stories for multiple channels, manage content strategies, and own projects from concept to completion.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in communications, strong editing and design skills, and the ability to work independently in a hybrid environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, English, Journalism, Marketing, Public Relations, or a related field.
• Two (2) years of related experience required.
• Experience in marketing/communications including social media, video, web, writing, editing, and content creation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Writing (spotlights, articles, blogs, letters, reports, etc.).
• Social media content creation, tracking, reporting.
• Graphic design and basic video production.
• Web editing and content creation using Joomla/WordPress.
• Project management (emails, administrative tasks, meetings).
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Writing

Social media

Graphic design

Editing

Project management

Digital tools

Brand voice

Education

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

Tools

Joomla

WordPress

Microsoft Office

Job description

The University of Alabama at Birmingham is seeking a Senior Communications Specialist to develop and execute high-impact communication projects with minimal supervision. You will craft stories for multiple channels, manage content strategies, and own projects from concept to completion.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in communications, strong editing and design skills, and the ability to work independently in a hybrid environment.