Marketing Communication Specialists Job at University of Utah in Salt Lake City

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Marketing Communication Specialists

The Department of Family & Preventive Medicine (DFPM) seeks a motivated, creative, and organized individual to fill the Marketing & Communications Specialist role. The Marketing & Communications Specialist supports the department's communications and marketing efforts across strategic, creative, technical, and administrative domains. The specialist contributes to internal and external communications, content development, event support, and digital platforms.

Job Summary

The Marketing & Communications Specialist supports the department's communications and marketing efforts across strategic, creative, technical, and administrative domains. The specialist contributes to internal and external communications, content development, event support, and digital platforms.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the development and implementation of marketing and communications plans for both internal and external audiences.
• Write and edit content for news stories, press releases, and newsletters.
• Create, schedule, and publish social media content across platforms using best practices and creative approaches.
• Maintain and update website content using web content management systems.
• Support internal communication efforts for employee-facing channels.
• Assist with planning and logistics for department events including promotional materials, photography, and coordination.
• Maintain records and archives of communications assets.
• Provide administrative support for communication operations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT: 1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience (Example: bachelor's degree = 4 years of directly related work experience).
• Marketing Communication Specialist, I: Requires a bachelor's (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience or a master's (or equivalency) degree.
• Marketing Communication Specialist, II: Requires a bachelor's (or equivalency) + 4 years or a master's (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience.
• For all levels: Requires a bachelor's (or equivalency) + 2-4 years of directly related work experience or a master's (or equivalency) + 2-4 years of directly related work experience.
• Basic proficiency in marketing data analysis, social media strategy, and content management systems.
• Biblical knowledge of AP style and editorial standards.

Preferences

• Knowledge of AP style and editorial standards.
• Familiarity with graphic design tools.
• Experience with HTML and web content management systems.
• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism or related field.

Special Instructions

Please submit two writing samples: one news-style story and one social media post.

Job Details

Requisition Number: PRN43539B
Full Time or Part Time: Full Time
Work Schedule Summary: Hybrid schedule with 2-3 in-office days per week, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. Monday through Friday, occasional availability needed outside normal business hours to support department events.
Department: 00958 - DFPM-Administration
Location: Campus
Pay Rate Range: $47,000 - $54,000
Close Date: 1/28/2026
To apply, visit https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/191741