Job Details

Marketing Communication Specialists

Position Number: 6710282
Location: Salt Lake City, UT
Position Type: Public Relations, Marketing and Communications

Marketing Communication Specialists

Job Summary

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.

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.

Learn more about the great benefits of working for University of Utah: benefits.utah.edu The department may choose to hire at any of the below job levels and associated pay rates based on their business need and budget.
Marketing Communication Specialist, I Engage in the development and execution of strategic marketing communications to efficiently support product launch campaigns and company brand across various communication channels. Create communication programs that promote the organization and its products and services through various means including blogs and social media, websites, product collateral, logos, or other promotional products. Collaborate with external partners/vendors to execute promotional events and campaigns. Develop a calendar for social media campaigns and initiatives to ensure constant interaction and engagement with customers and prospects. Assist in analyzing marketing data to help shape future marketing strategies. Requires basic skill set and proficiency. Conducts work assignments as directed. Closely supervised with little latitude for independent judgment.Requires a bachelor's (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience or a master's (or equivalency) degree.This is an Entry-Level position in the General Professional track.Job Code: P22351Grade: P13Expected Pay Range: $47,000 - $54,000
Marketing Communication Specialist, IIEngage in the development and execution of strategic marketing communications to efficiently support product launch campaigns and company brand across various communication channels. Create communication programs that promote the organization and its products and services through various means including blogs and social media, websites, product collateral, logos, or other promotional products. Collaborate with external partners/vendors to execute promotional events and campaigns. Develop a calendar for social media campaigns and initiatives to ensure constant interaction and engagement with customers and prospects. Assist in analyzing marketing data to help shape future marketing strategies. Requires moderate skill set and proficiency in discipline. Conducts work assignments of increasing complexity, under moderate supervision with some latitude for independent judgment.Requires a bachelor's (or equivalency) + 4 years or a master's (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience.This is a Developing-Level position in the General Professional track.Job Code: P22352Grade: P14Expected Pay Range: $47,000 - $54,000

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).
Department may hire employee at one of the following job levels:
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.

Preferences
Knowledge of AP style and editorial standards.
Familiarity of 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.

Requisition Number: PRN43539B
Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
Work Schedule Summary: This role offers a hybrid schedule with 2-3 in-office days per week. Standard hours are 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Monday through Friday, with 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
Open Until Filled:

To apply, visit https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/191741