COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST SENIOR

University of Alabama at Birmingham

Birmingham, AL

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$52,555–$85,400 Per Year
SKILLS
Content Development, Content Management Systems (CMS), Continuous Improvement, Data Analysis, Distribution Management, Drupal, Editing, English Language, Internet Video, Joomla, Journalism, Marketing, Marketing Communications, Metrics, Newsletter, Organizational Skills, People Management, Performance Analysis, Public/Media/Press/Analyst Relations, Publications, Research Skills, Social Media, Storytelling, Time Management, Website Management, Wordpress, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Birmingham, AL
POSTED
13 days ago

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COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST SENIOR

University of Alabama at Birmingham

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.

Additional Roles, Duties & Responsibilities

  • Supervises student workers and/or interns as needed.

  • Manages CAS websites and content management systems including Joomla, Wordpress, and Drupal

Preferred

Experience with Drupal strongly preferred

Salary Range: $52,555 - $85,400

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COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST SENIOR

University of Alabama at Birmingham

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.

Additional Roles, Duties & Responsibilities

  • Supervises student workers and/or interns as needed.

  • Manages CAS websites and content management systems including Joomla, Wordpress, and Drupal

Preferred

Experience with Drupal strongly preferred

Salary Range: $52,555 - $85,400

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Education

  • 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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Education

  • 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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University of Alabama at Birmingham