About the role

  • Communications Specialist responsible for strategies and content development in the Design department at UT Austin. Collaborating on effective communications to amplify the department's presence.

Responsibilities

  • Create, manage and execute effective communication strategies for multiple and versatile departmental programs, projects and initiatives to raise visibility of department and to reach its desired audience.
  • Implement content calendars and campaign plans that support key departmental initiative (e.g., showcases, exhibitions, recruitment periods) and adjust based on performance insights.
  • Maintain a steady pipeline of content ideas through active stakeholder engagement and editorial planning.
  • Draft and pitch story ideas, respond to media inquiries, and coordinate press materials in collaboration with college/university communications staff.
  • Propose, research, write, edit, and publish original content highlighting Design students, faculty, programs, projects, exhibitions, and initiatives across web, email, and social platforms.
  • Create compelling written, visual, and multimedia posts and stories.
  • Maintain and publish content for the Department of Design website (CMS-based) and department social accounts, ensuring accuracy, accessibility, and alignment with college and UT standards and brand.
  • Develop and execute communications support for public-facing events: create promotion plans, produce and schedule event announcements, and prepare day-of and post-event storytelling content.
  • Document departmental events by sourcing and coordinating photographers/videographers, developing shot lists, managing timelines and deliverables, and organizing assets for future reuse across channels (web/social/marketing materials).
  • Manage multiple communications projects concurrently, set timelines, coordinate inputs and reviews, and deliver final materials on schedule.
  • May lead regular editorial meetings and guide development of story ideas and pitches in coordination with departmental stakeholders.
  • Monitor analytics for web and social content; translate results into recommendations to improve visibility, reach, and engagement across departmental channels.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree.
  • 5 years of professional experience
  • Demonstrated communications experience including developing and executing communications strategies, writing and editing for digital channels and managing multiple projects with deadlines.
  • Demonstrated experience with building and maintaining content priorities and editorial calendar.
  • Experience sourcing and coordinating photographers/videographers, developing shot lists, managing timelines and deliverables, and organizing assets for future reuse across channels (web/social/marketing materials).

Benefits

  • 100% employer-paid basic medical coverage
  • Retirement contributions
  • Paid vacation and sick time
  • Paid holidays
  • Other services and perks

Job title

Communications Specialist

Job type

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

$52,000 - $56,000 per year

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Location requirements

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