Communications Specialist Senior

University of Alabama at BirminghamUniversity, MS

$52,555 - $70,000 / year

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Overview

Schedule

Full-time

Career level

Entry-level

Remote

On-site

Compensation

$52,555-$70,000/year

Job Description

COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST SENIOR

The University of Alabama at Birmingham

General Responsibilities:

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.

Key Duties & 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.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Salary Pay Range: $52,555 - $70,000

Minimum Requirements:

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.

UAB is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, sex (including pregnancy), genetic information, age, disability, and veteran's status. As required by Title IX, UAB prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to UAB's Assistant Vice President and Senior Title IX Coordinator. The Title IX notice of nondiscrimination is located at uab.edu/titleix.

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