Storyteller & Digital Communications Specialist

University of Georgia; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Georgia is seeking a Communications & Content Specialist to advance strategic priorities for the Innovation District. The role blends embedded campus communications with editorial storytelling for institutional channels, requiring strong writing, digital fluency, and cross-unit collaboration.

The ideal candidate will craft content, manage digital channels, and translate complex topics into clear copy that supports UGA's brand and goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent with 2 years of experience
• Strong knowledge of marketing, communications, and public relations principles
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, copywriting, editing
• Ability to work independently with good judgment and professionalism

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary liaison between the Innovation District and MarComm.
• Develop and maintain a strategic and effective communication plan for UGA's Innovation District.
• Develop story ideas; conduct interviews with faculty, staff and stakeholders; and write high-quality content.
• Oversee the Innovation District's digital communications, managing official social channels, calendar and websites.
• Coordinate social posts with UGA's central accounts for visibility and consistency.
• Develop, design and review presentations, newsletters, publications, infographics and talking points.
• Regularly analyze communication metrics to refine strategy.
• Work with an event manager to plan occasional events.

Skills

Marketing principles

Public relations

Project management

Copywriting

Editorial writing

Digital communications

Storytelling

Stakeholder coordination

Journalistic writing

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Content Management System (CMS)

Project management tools

Job description

University of Georgia is seeking a Communications & Content Specialist to advance strategic priorities for the Innovation District. The role blends embedded campus communications with editorial storytelling for institutional channels, requiring strong writing, digital fluency, and cross-unit collaboration.

The ideal candidate will craft content, manage digital channels, and translate complex topics into clear copy that supports UGA's brand and goals.