Strategic Communications & Publications Specialist

UT Tyler; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas at Arlington is seeking a communications professional to craft news stories, press releases, and features for the School of Social Work (SSW). You will edit and design newsletters, the annual magazine, and other print materials to support student recruitment and outreach.

You will collaborate with university partners to develop engaging content for web and social platforms, ensuring accuracy and timely distribution across channels.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in print or digital journalism, communication, public relations or related field; 2 years experience in PR, communication, writing/editing, or 6 years equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Write news stories, news releases, and feature stories about students, faculty, alumni, and staff.
• Edit and develop content for the SSW website, newsletters, and annual publications.
• Lead editorial projects for the school's annual magazine and e-newsletter.
• Create and publish content for print and digital materials (flyers, brochures, annual reports).
• Ensure timely publication of SSW materials and accuracy of information.
• Collaborate with leadership and external partners to enhance outreach and reputation.
• Support media training and crisis communications as needed.

Skills

Journalistic writing

Editing

AP Style

Content creation

Social media content

Communication

Story writing

Education

Bachelor's degree in print/digital journalism, communication, public relations or related field

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

InDesign

Photoshop

Premiere Pro

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

The University of Texas at Arlington is seeking a communications professional to craft news stories, press releases, and features for the School of Social Work (SSW). You will edit and design newsletters, the annual magazine, and other print materials to support student recruitment and outreach.

You will collaborate with university partners to develop engaging content for web and social platforms, ensuring accuracy and timely distribution across channels.