Strategic Communications Lead - Hybrid Role

PR Girl Manifesto; Ann Arbor (MI); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Michigan in Ann Arbor seeks a Communications Specialist (Hybrid Position) to develop and implement strategic communications for the Department of Pediatrics. This role creates compelling, brand-aligned content for faculty, staff, learners, patients, and partners, and coordinates with the Michigan Medicine communications team.

You will manage multiple projects, contribute to editorial content, digital channels, and events, while ensuring standards and accessibility across

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in communications, marketing, journalism, public relations, business administration, or a related field.
• Minimum two years of professional communications or marketing experience.
• Strong writing and editing across internal/external audiences; detail-oriented.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, meet deadlines, and work with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop strategic internal and external communications plans to support department priorities.
• Write, edit, and publish newsletters, stories, and announcements across channels.
• Manage websites, SharePoint, and digital content; ensure accessibility and branding.
• Design and produce marketing materials; coordinate with vendors and partners.
• Support events, faculty recruitment communications, and program promotions.

Skills

Writing

Editing

Verbal communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in communications, marketing, journalism, public relations, business administration, or a related field

Tools

Drupal

WordPress

Sprout Social

Adobe Creative Suite

Mailchimp

Microsoft Teams

SharePoint

Planner

Smartsheet

Asana

Job description

The University of Michigan in Ann Arbor seeks a Communications Specialist (Hybrid Position) to develop and implement strategic communications for the Department of Pediatrics. This role creates compelling, brand-aligned content for faculty, staff, learners, patients, and partners, and coordinates with the Michigan Medicine communications team.

You will manage multiple projects, contribute to editorial content, digital channels, and events, while ensuring standards and accessibility across