COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST

Job Description

Description - External

The Communications Specialist supports the creation and delivery of clear, accurate, and engaging communications. This role produces written, digital, and visual content across a variety of platforms and ensures alignment with institutional brand standards. The position requires strong writing, editing, and organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects in a deadline-driven environment.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Supports unit-wide communications initiatives by gathering information, preparing materials, and coordinating distribution using university approved platforms and tools.
• Drafts, edits, and produces content for channels that may include web, email, social media, video, newsletters, and print publications.
• Tracks and reports on engagement metrics to evaluate communications effectiveness.
• Provides logistical and administrative support for communication projects and initiatives.
• Collaborates with colleagues and stakeholders to implement communications projects and initiatives.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Salary Range

$47,665 - $77,455

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Communications, English, Journalism, Marketing, Public Relations, or a related field. Work experience may NOT substitute for the education requirement.

Posted: 14-Mar-26

Location: Birmingham, Alabama

Type: Regular

Categories: Staff/Administrative

Internal Number: T234446