Communications Specialist I - 528250

The University of Alabama•Tuscaloosa, AL

About The Position

The Communications Specialist I writes and edits communications for a department, college, and/or division under general supervision. Develops and implements plans, activities, and tactics to support the goals of assigned areas. Coordinates the production of materials and resources through a variety of platforms, including digital and physical mediums. Develops, coordinates, and implements a comprehensive communication plan and manages Housing and Residential Communities' social media presence. Develops and implements social media strategy to engage students and other stakeholders. Collaborates with staff on ideas, photographs, program information, and interactive ability to enhance the department's online presence. Collaborates on Housing and Residential Communities' chat bot including the text message communication. Develops creative and innovative strategies to promote the programs, services, and facilities of Housing and Residential Communities. Writes news stories about events and services. Works with Strategic Communications and the Division of Student Life Communications regarding press releases on those events and services. Designs and distributes newsletters to update residents about resources available, update them on current and upcoming events occurring, and share up-to-date information about statistics and programs. Coordinates with Student Life Communications in designing and coordinating promotional materials. Creates brochures, calendars, presentations, banners, fliers, bulletin boards, etc. Completes required training and promoting a safe, hospitable, and respectful workplace.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree
Some journalism, public relations, marketing, or communications experience
Working knowledge of design programs including Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, WordPress, and Photo Shop
Demonstrated commitment to supporting all students

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of AP style
Social Media presence and knowledge
Content management of social media accounts
Excellent writing skills

Responsibilities

Writes and edits communications
Develops and implements plans, activities, and tactics to support the goals of assigned areas
Coordinates the production of materials and resources through a variety of platforms, including digital and physical mediums
Develops, coordinates, and implements a comprehensive communication plan
Manages Housing and Residential Communities' social media presence
Develops and implements social media strategy to engage students and other stakeholders
Collaborates with staff on ideas, photographs, program information, and interactive ability to enhance the department's online presence
Collaborates on Housing and Residential Communities' chat bot including the text message communication
Develops creative and innovative strategies to promote the programs, services, and facilities of Housing and Residential Communities
Writes news stories about events and services
Works with Strategic Communications and the Division of Student Life Communications regarding press releases on those events and services
Designs and distributes newsletters to update residents about resources available, update them on current and upcoming events occurring, and share up-to-date information about statistics and programs
Coordinates with Student Life Communications in designing and coordinating promotional materials
Creates brochures, calendars, presentations, banners, fliers, bulletin boards, etc.
Completes required training and promoting a safe, hospitable, and respectful workplace