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Salary$53k – $85k
LocationUniversity
SenioritySenior
Experience2+ yrs
Company size10,000+ people
First seenOct 18, 2026 · 2w ago
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Bachelor's degree in Communications, English, Journalism, Marketing, Public Relations, or a related field
Two (2) years of related experience
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong attention to detail
Project management skills
Digital communication tools (email platforms, Microsoft Office, social media, etc.)
Strong editing and proofreading abilities
Ability to work independently and take ownership of projects
Graphic design (Adobe Creative Suite)
Understanding of brand voice
Demonstrated experience in marketing and/or communications, including social media, video, web, writing, editing, and content creation
5+ years of experience in a related field
Strategic communications planning
Analytics and reporting
Event planning
Multimedia skills (video)
Working knowledge of SEO and digital content optimization
Experience in a large organization
Advanced degree
Work experience may NOT substitute for the education requirement
Skills
Microsoft Office
Adobe Creative Suite
Joomla
WordPress
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. This position has increased responsibilities in terms of independence and quality of output. This role will require a higher level of expertise so that work is produced with minimal revisions and in greater alignment with strategic objectives. This position requires someone who can take full ownership of projects and deliver polished, high-impact communications with limited guidance. Also, due to the creation of a new Center and the rapid growth of our programs (such as Live HealthSmart Alabama), the expectations and needs of the communications team have grown, requiring more advanced skills and autonomy to maintain quality and timeliness.
Key Duties & Responsibilities:
1.
Writing (spotlights, articles, blogs, letters, reports, etc.)
2.
Social media (content creation, tracking, reporting)
3.
Graphic Design and basic video production
4.
Websites (editing, creating using Joomla/WordPress, etc.)
5.
Project Management (emails, administrative, meetings)
6.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Salary Pay Range: $52,555 – $85,400
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, is preferred. Work experience may NOT substitute for the education requirement.
Preferences:
• Strategic communications planning
• Analytics and reporting
• Event planning
• Multimedia skills (video)
• Working knowledge of SEO and digital content optimization
• Experience in a large organization
• Advanced degree
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities:
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Proven experience (5+ years) in a related field
• Project management skills
• Digital communication tools (email platforms, Microsoft Office, social media, etc.)
• Strong editing and proofreading abilities
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of projects
• Graphic design (Adobe Creative Suite)
• Understanding of brand voice
Legal
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.