Strategic Communications Specialist

University of Utah; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 50,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Utah is seeking a Marketing Communication Specialist to design, coordinate, and execute a broad range of marketing/communications initiatives. The role supports the EVPAA Office, crafting internal and external messaging and coordinating communications projects across campus.

The position may involve managing faculty awards programs, writing talking points, newsletters, and @theU content, as well as overseeing EVPAA social media accounts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalency + 2 years of related work experience for Specialist I
• Bachelor's degree or equivalency + 4 years of related work experience for Specialist II
• Experience in internal communications, public relations, and/or social media is preferred

Responsibilities

• Engage in development and execution of strategic marketing/communications to support EVPAA Office projects
• Create programs to promote the organization and its projects across blogs, social media, websites, logos, and promotional materials
• Collaborate with external partners/vendors to execute events and campaigns
• Develop a calendar for social media campaigns
• Assist in analyzing marketing data to shape future strategies
• Proofread communications and monitor media
• Manage content development for publication

Skills

Writing

Editing

Project management

Design

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalency

Job description

University of Utah is seeking a Marketing Communication Specialist to design, coordinate, and execute a broad range of marketing/communications initiatives. The role supports the EVPAA Office, crafting internal and external messaging and coordinating communications projects across campus.

The position may involve managing faculty awards programs, writing talking points, newsletters, and @theU content, as well as overseeing EVPAA social media accounts.