Marketing and Communications Specialist, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

For more information about Business and Operations, please visit our website: https://www.svcoperations.pitt.edu/

Job Requirements:

• Baccalaureate degree in communications, journalism, English or related field.
• 2-5 years communications experience, demonstrating excellent web-based content management and writing skills, accuracy, and demonstrated attention to detail.
• Demonstrated proficient graphics design experience to develop graphics, templates and imagery.
• Proficient with MS Office Suite-Proficient (Excel, PowerPoint, and Word) with Adobe Suite
• Excellent organizational, coordination and communications skills, with the ability to effectively prioritize and multi-task in role.
• Demonstrated collegiate and collaborative approach.

Please include a graphic design sample with your application submission.

Develops moderately complex web and print content and marketing. Acts as strategic contributor for communications team and creates diverse marketing materials for marketing team. Attends meetings designed for content planning and development. Ensures consistent messaging and maintains University brand and style.

Reporting to Business and Operations’ Executive Director of Marketing and Communications, the Marketing and Communications Specialist is responsible for supporting the development and execution of marketing and communications that will synergistically strengthen the visibility and impact of strategic plans, programs, initiatives, and personnel centered on campus development, primarily supporting Planning, Design and Construction and assisting with other units at the University of Pittsburgh as requested, both internally and externally. This dynamic role requires expertise including brand management, marketing and communications planning, copywriting and design skills across communication channels, demonstrating professionalism with tact and diplomacy to maintain a service-oriented, collaborative environment with team members.

Duties associated with this role may include, but are not limited to:

• Provides moderately complex content and marketing development for web and print media
including, but not limited to, writing, editing, research, web graphics and templates, social media,
signs and banners, emails, reports, templates, and other print and communications collateral.
• Serves as a strategic contributor for communications team in content creation, ensuring design
and branding consistency.
• Supports marketing team in producing and editing high-quality marketing materials, including
promotions, advertising, and publicity, ensuring high-quality content.
• Maintains and updates applicable databases in a timely and accurate manner.
• Supports events and promotions, including vendor contact, interfacing with clients and designers
as needed, developing materials, and milestone deliverables.
• Works collaboratively and effectively with subject matter experts (SMEs), creative teams, and
University departments to ensure high-quality content is delivered. Modifies messaging according
to the target audience, communication goals, and communication channels employed.
• Provides guidance to other staff as directed.
• Attends unit-specific events and meetings to support and spearhead message planning and
content development in alignment with the University’s goals and priorities.

Other duties and special projects as assigned.

Incumbent must be able to travel across campus to meetings. Sedentary position.

The University of Pittsburgh is committed to championing all aspects of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility within our community. This commitment is a fundamental value of the University and is crucial in helping us advance our mission, which includes attracting and retaining diverse workforces. We will continue to create and maintain an environment that allows individuals to discover, belong, contribute, and grow, while honoring the experiences, perspectives, and unique identities of all.

The University of Pittsburgh is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and values equality of opportunity, human dignity and diversity. EOE, including disability/vets.