"Communications Specialist Senior"

This position supports the School of Medicine Communications Shared Services Team. The Senior Communications Specialist develops and executes communication projects with minimal supervision. Building on strong writing and digital expertise, this role proactively identifies opportunities to advance the unit's reputation through storytelling and multi-channel touchpoints. The Senior Communications Specialist manages complex assignments and ensures content strategies align with both unit and institutional priorities.

Position requires working on-site three days per week, with the remaining days remote. HYBRID

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Identifies, researches and supports proactive 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, and analyzes performance data for continuous improvement.
• Manages complex communication projects, ensuring they are delivered on time, on brand, and with measurable results.
• Collaborates across teams to ensure communications align with unit goals and institutional brand standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Salary Range

$52,555 - $85,400

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Communications, English, Journalism, Marketing, Public Relations, or a related field, and two (2) years of related experience required.

Demonstrated experience in marketing and/or communications, including, but not limited to social media, video, web, writing, editing and content creation preferred. Work experience may NOT substitute for the education requirement.