Strategic Communications Specialist

Georgia Institute of Technology; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 57,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgia Tech in Atlanta is hiring a Communications Officer to create and manage strategic communications for the Institute or a unit. You will develop content for web, print, email, and social media, ensure brand alignment, and leverage analytics to refine messaging.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and 4+ years of relevant experience, with potential preference for advanced certifications. You will work with leadership, faculty, and partners to deliver timely, engaging content that informs,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related discipline or equivalent, related experience.
• 4+ years of relevant experience.
• Advanced certification may be preferred or required

Responsibilities

• Develops multi-channel communications for web, social media, email, newsletters, presentations, and print ensuring relevance to target audiences and alignment with strategic priorities.
• Identifies and creates compelling stories by collaborating with internal partners, faculty, students, and subject matter experts to highlight Institute programs, research, people, and impact of our work.
• Ensures brand voice, tone, and visual identity are applied consistently across all communication platforms and materials.
• Maintains and updates websites using content management systems (CMS), ensuring accuracy, accessibility, usability, and search optimization.
• Plans, schedules, and publishes content for dissemination on external outreach platforms, monitoring engagement, and adapting strategies to improve performance.
• Monitors and evaluates communications effectiveness using analytics tools (web, social, email) and applies insights to improve outcomes.
• Collaborates with creative teams on multimedia production, including design, photography, and video assets.
• Manages communications tools and workflows, including content calendars, email systems, and event-related communications.
• Recommends improvements to communications strategies, workflows, and audience engagement based on data insights, industry trends, and emerging practices.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Strong writing

Technical translation

Portfolio of work

SEO content

Content structuring

Messaging alignment

Audience engagement

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Georgia Tech in Atlanta is hiring a Communications Officer to create and manage strategic communications for the Institute or a unit. You will develop content for web, print, email, and social media, ensure brand alignment, and leverage analytics to refine messaging.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and 4+ years of relevant experience, with potential preference for advanced certifications. You will work with leadership, faculty, and partners to deliver timely, engaging content that informs,