Strategic Communications & Outreach Lead

University Of Florida; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 41,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Florida is seeking a Communications Specialist on Main Campus in Gainesville, FL. Responsibilities include creating an editorial calendar, publicizing faculty research, and directing annual publications.

The role supports school communications, crisis messaging, and coordination with UF's central communications team. The position requires a bachelor’s degree and one year of relevant experience or an equivalent combination, with strong writing, editing, and project management

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 1 year of relevant experience or equivalent.
• Preferred: experience in communications and social media to promote and strengthen a brand.
• Strong written and verbal communication and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Create and implement an editorial calendar for internal and external stakeholders.
• Publicize information about faculty research and outreach events.
• Direct preparation of annual high-profile publications and reports.
• Ensure brand-consistent printed materials and style.
• Prepare submissions for annual reports and collaborate with communications teams.
• Lead media relations with UF central communications and emergency management.
• Manage school website design, development, and maintenance.
• Draft communications for school directors and principals.

Skills

Editorial calendar

Public relations

Social media

Written communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

University of Florida is seeking a Communications Specialist on Main Campus in Gainesville, FL. Responsibilities include creating an editorial calendar, publicizing faculty research, and directing annual publications.

The role supports school communications, crisis messaging, and coordination with UF's central communications team. The position requires a bachelor’s degree and one year of relevant experience or an equivalent combination, with strong writing, editing, and project management