Communications Specialist
POSITION DETAILS:
EMPLOYER: University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI
TITLE: Communications Specialist
CATEGORY: Communication Specialist, TYPE: Full-time
JOB POSTING ANNOUNCEMENT: https://careers.umich.edu/job_detail/243720/communications-specialist
DESCRIPTION: We’re looking for an experienced writer and communications specialist who will enjoy promoting the many ways electrical and computer engineers are striving to improve the world around us. Our students, faculty, and alumni are impacting clean energy, the environment, precision health, communications, electronic devices, the quantum revolution, and so much more. Your days will be filled with variety and challenge as you learn and spread the word about technology that’s shaping the future, and you’ll be supporting students who are working to achieve their dreams. Come join our team of committed and supportive co-workers in an environment that values work-life balance.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- 1-2 years of experience in the areas of marketing and communications
- Extensive knowledge of the principles, practices, and techniques of editing and writing
- Excellent writing skills
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively on a team and to exercise diplomacy in working with faculty, alumni, donors, and other professionals
- Ability to manage competing deadlines
- Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively through a variety of mediums
- Experience with basic office and publishing tools such as Microsoft Office Suite, Photoshop, and InDesign
- A high degree of familiarity with social media platforms and web tools such as WordPress
- Familiarity with online communications tools, such as enewsletter services (Brevo), Issuu, and Sprout
CLOSING DATE: January 17, 2024
CONTACT: Catharine June