Communications Specialist

About the role

The incumbent will be responsible for higher‑level tasks related to the creation, development and circulation of print and web material for University departments as well as public affairs for the University.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate projects for clients and oversee the production of materials.
• Represent the University, provide information to the media and public, and arrange press conferences.
• Support departmental re‑branding processes: discovery and information gathering, brand and materials development, and develop rollout and communications plans for new brand launches.
• Provide moderately complex content and marketing development for web and print media, including writing, editing, research, web graphics and templates, social media, signs and banners, emails, reports, templates, and other print and communications collateral.
• Serve as a strategic contributor for the communications team in content creation, ensuring design and branding consistency across all channels.
• Support the marketing team in producing and editing high‑quality materials such as promotions, advertising, and publicity, ensuring accuracy and high standards.
• Modify messaging according to target audience, communication goals, and the specific communication channels employed.
• Develop and produce institutional communications: department newsletters, annual reports, faculty publications, grant materials, recruitment content, and alumni communications.
• Collaborate with faculty and researchers to translate complex academic and public