COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST

The Communications Specialist supports the creation and delivery of clear, accurate, and engaging communications. Under general supervision, perform research, writing, editing and production tasks for communications across multiple platforms for the Office of Strategic Marketing Communications, including but not limited to magazines and informational/promotional materials, about and for external and internal constituents of the UAB School of Nursing. This includes working with Strategic Marketing Communications team to develop/schedule/select photography/illustrations and graphics for assigned communications, ensuring copy is clear, grammatically correct and resonates with target audience(s), and follows appropriate internal processes for approval. Coordinate content, layout, publication and distribution of select e-newsletters and follow all internal processes for approval. Under the direction of the Strategic Marketing Communications Executive Director, develop specialized communications and content as requested by the Dean's Office. Interpret creative direction and detailed information from Strategic Marketing Communications Executive Director, Director and/or Dean's Office to formulate copy concepts to be used across multiple platforms. Collaborate with teams across school to brainstorm to develop copy for multiple platforms to meet communications and marketing needs and expectations. Update and maintain project management tracking for all assigned tasks to ensure clear understanding among the Strategic Marketing Communications team as to where all tasks stand and so status can be clearly communicated with constituents and Leadership, all approval processes are followed, and all deadlines are met. May represent the School of Nursing in interaction with a broad spectrum of individuals both internal and external to the University, including faculty, administrators, staff, and the community. This role is an integral part of the School's team of marketing and communications professionals. Individual will report to the Executive Director of Strategic Marketing and Communications with day-to-day supervision by the Director of Communications. This is not a remote position.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Research, write, edit and collaborate on production tasks for marketing and communications content to be used across multiple platforms.
  
• Produce engaging content that is clear, grammatically correct and will resonate with target audience(s), including internal and external constituents.
  
• Coordinate content, layout, approval, publication and distribution of select e-newsletters.
  
• Develop specialized marketing, communications and other content as assigned.
  
• Maintain project management tracking for all assigned tasks.
  
• Collaborate with team to develop ideas, schedule and select photography and/or graphics for assigned content.
  
• Keep abreast of best practices in the field and remain up to date on current trends and new technologies in the communications and marketing landscape and know and understand what copy specifications are for multiple platforms.
  
• Perform other duties as assigned.
  

(Annual Salary: $47,665 - $77,455)

Qualifications
Bachelor's degree, preferably in Communications, Journalism, English, Creative Writing, Marketing, Public Relations or other related field. Work experience may NOT substitute for education requirement. Experience in writing, with higher education communications experience strongly preferred.

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