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Digital Executive Communication Coordinator - Office of Comm & Marketing - UTK

Position Number: 6336089
Location: Chattanooga, TN
Position Type: Public Relations, Marketing and Communications

Digital Executive Communication Coordinator - Office of Comm & Marketing - UTK
Knoxville, TN, United States

Job Identification: 3680
Job Category: Communication & Mktg
Posting Date: 07/01/2025
Job Schedule: Full Time
Locations: 1345 Circle Park, Knoxville, TN, 37996, US

Job Description
The Office of Communications and Marketing at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, seeks applications and nominations for the position of digital executive communications coordinator. The digital executive communications coordinator is part of the executive communications team in the Office of Communications and Marketing and works directly with the chancellor and vice chancellor on communications strategy and delivering key messages from campus leaders to both internal and external audiences.

UT is the state's flagship research university, a campus of choice for outstanding undergraduates, and a premier graduate institution. As a land-grant university, the institution fulfills its access mission through a commitment to excellence in learning, scholarship, and engagement.

The Office of Communications and Marketing is dedicated to advancing the university's reputation. Staff members support the institution's mission and goals, promote its successes and achievements, inform and engage its stakeholders, and ensure the integrity of its brand. We craft audience-focused communications based on data, best-practices, and emerging trends.

The division comprises several cross-functional teams, employing more than 50 full-time professionals with expertise in design, development, video production, content strategy, feature writing, editing, marketing, media relations, internal communication, and special events.

Responsibilities

Contributes to content strategy and develops content plans for the chancellor's website, quarterly newsletter, employee hub, LinkedIn, and other social platforms as appropriate.
Supports the development of strategic messaging for the chancellor and other campus leaders
Writes content for the chancellor's website, including news posts, thought leadership pieces, op-eds, and messages to campus.
Develops and executes social media strategy on LinkedIn to grow the chancellor's reputation and visibility among key audiences.
Drafts remarks and scripts for videos and events attended by the chancellor
Collects data analytics and provides insights that drive content planning and decision-making.
Maintains the chancellor website
Builds and sends the quarterly chancellor newsletter

Qualifications
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Working knowledge of communication and delivering messages to a variety audiences
Working knowledge of higher education landscape
Knowledge of social media trends and best practices
Knowledge of web content management systems
Outstanding writing skills
Ability to meet deadlines
Ability to develop short-term and long-term content plans
Ability to prioritize in a fast-paced environment
Represents the university in a professional manner
Interacts effectively with campus partners, office staff, and UT administrators
Provides and is receptive to feedback and constructive criticism
Works independently and in a group setting
Desires to protect and promote the university's reputation

Qualifications

Required: Bachelor's degree in communications, public relations, journalism, advertising, arts and humanities, and social sciences, or other related field. At least three years of communications experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.

Preferred: At least five years of experience related to the duties and responsibilities specified.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without need now or in the future for sponsorship for employment visa status.

Salary

The hiring range for this position is MR09. Salary is dependent on qualifications and experience.

Benefits

The university offers a highly competitive benefits package that includes health insurance and retirement plans through the State of Tennessee, generous annual and sick leave accruals, longevity pay, tuition waivers and discounts, discounted athletics tickets, and more.

Application Process

A review of all applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. For full consideration, applicants must apply electronically and submit a cover letter, resume, three writing samples, and the names, addresses and phone numbers of three references. A minimum of two references should be current or previous supervisors.

About Us
The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, has shaped leaders, changemakers, and innovative thinkers since its founding in 1794. The university is home to more than 38,000 students and 10,000 statewide employees-the Volunteers-who uphold the university's tradition of lighting the way for others through leadership and service.

UT Knoxville offers over 900 programs of study across 14 degree-granting colleges and schools. As Tennessee's flagship land-grant university, its footprint spans the entire state. The university holds the highest Carnegie classification for research activity and has deep partnerships with industry leaders and the US Department of Energy's largest multidisciplinary laboratory, Oak Ridge National Laboratory.

The Knoxville campus serves and recruits for UT Knoxville, including the Institute of Agriculture and the Space Institute, as well as the UT Institute of Public Service.

UT Knoxville considers its employees its number one asset. With values that focus on work-life balance, compensation, and innovation leadership, all Vols are supported to advance professionally. Employees have access to career development and coaching, continued education, and an extensive list of development and training possibilities. The Volunteer employee experience implements structures and practices that attract and retain a diverse community and that support a culture where everyone matters and belongs.

The university holds a strong commitment to its land-grant mission of learning and engagement, with a tradition of service and leadership that carries that Volunteer spirit throughout the state and around the world. It has been ranked nationally as "Best Employer for New Graduates," "One of America's Best Large Employers," and "Best Workplace for Women," and has been designated as "Best Place for Working Parents" by Forbes Magazine.

Apply today and join the Tennessee Volunteer community!

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