Communications Specialist I - 529073

Job description

Pay Grade/Pay Range: Minimum: $44,200 - Midpoint: $55,300 (Salaried E6) Department/Organization: 204671 - Institute for Soc Sciences Res Normal Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm Note to Applicants: Portfolio of media and narrative work required at time of application. Job Summary: 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. Additional Department Summary: Plans, produces, and distributes communications content across multiple channels to advance organizational visibility, stakeholder engagement, and mission alignment. Independently manages media asset creation, publication development, event coordination, and external media relations. Serves as the primary production and distribution lead for print, digital, and multimedia content and plays a key role in shaping the organization's public narrative. Required Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree and some journa...