SFESOM Strategic Communications Manager

University of Utah; Salt Lake City (UT); Hybrid; USD 69,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Utah’s Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine is seeking a Strategic Communications Manager to shape and execute communications for leadership and programs. You will craft speeches, press materials, blogs, and social content, coordinating with the MarCom team and Deans office.

Hybrid role with regular in-office time and occasional evenings/weekends. Bachelor's degree with relevant experience or a Master's qualifies for this full-time position.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for executive audiences.
• Strong project management and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to translate complex issues into clear communications.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic communications plans and tactics.
• Create speeches, op-eds, news articles, blogs, and social posts for SFESOM.
• Monitor effectiveness and adjust plans as needed.
• Collaborate with MarCom team and leadership for client-focused communications.
• Ensure high quality outputs across print, web, and social channels.
• Manage project timelines and timely distribution of materials.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Project management

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Deadline oriented

Education

Bachelor's degree in English/Journalism/Communications

Master's degree preferred

Job description

SFESOM Strategic Communications Manager

Under minimal supervision, the strategic communications manager is responsible for planning, organizing, and carrying out strategic communication functions for the Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine and its leadership. This pertains to areas including (but not limited to) news releases, blog posts, social media, speechwriting, event scripting, and professional representation. Acts as a liaison between the MarCom office and SFESOM leaders and staff (mainly Deans office) to ensure continuity and quality of service and care. Performs a wide range of communications and marketing functions and project management while using good judgment and strong interpersonal skills to plan and execute comms planning, strategy, and tactics. Utilizes traditional and electronic media to accomplish goals. Is a member of the U of U Health Academic Communications & Marketing team and works regularly with the System Communication team.

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Responsibilities

• Develop and executes communication plans, strategy, and tactics to support client goals. Incorporates traditional and electronic media targeting both internal and external audiences.
• Understand the SFESOM mission and develop executive-level communications to support it, including speeches, op-eds, news articles, blogs, and social media posts.
• Responsible for monitoring strategic effectiveness and adjusting communication plans and tactics as necessary.
• Collaborate with the MarCom team, SFESOM Deans office, and other clientele to conceptualize on various projects and provide communications counsel to SFESOM leadership as appropriate.
• Ensure high quality of communication output through all channels, including print, web, social media, etc.
• Develop and adheres to project timelines; ensures that distributed material is accurate and timely
• May perform other related technical duties as assigned

The person in this position must be willing to work occasional evening and weekend hours. While the position is hybrid, weekly in-office time will be a requirement as determined in consultation with the supervisor and key clients.

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).

Marketing Communication Specialist, IV:

Requires a bachelor's in English, Journalism, Communications, or related field (or equivalency) + 8 years or a master's (or equivalency) + 6 years of directly related work experience.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to develop clear, compelling communications for executive and other leadership audiences; project management and strong interpersonal skills
• ability to work both individually and in a team setting.
• Demonstrates the ability to write in the voice of senior leaders and translate complex issues and priorities into clear, compelling communications for a variety of audiences
• Ability to work proactively and meet deadlines is essential.

Preferences

Master's degree in a related field may be preferred.

Requisition Number

PRN46357B

Full Time or Part Time?

Full Time

Work Schedule Summary

Monday – Friday 8am – 5pm. The person in this position must be willing to work occasional evening and weekend hours. While the position is hybrid, weekly in-office time will be a requirement as determined in consultation with the supervisor and key clients.

Department

01758 - COMMUNICATIONS

Location

Campus

Pay Rate Range

$68,800 - $77,800

Close Date

10/30/2026

Open Until Filled