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Form of workThe University Center for International Studies (UCIS) is seeking a Global Communications Specialist to be responsible for disseminating information and knowledge about the University of Pittsburgh's international education, research and outreach activities to various audiences, promoting our work to raise the University's profile and reputation and providing support to the academic and operational teams within UCIS for their communication needs.
The incumbent will be responsible for engaging digital and print content (e.g., graphics, animations, schematics, newsletters, infographics, and videos) to support stakeholder engagement, translation of research, outreach and student activities for diverse, international audiences. Completion of tasks requires consultation and collaboration with academic center teams, operational teams, external partners, advisory groups, and representatives from departments and schools.
Other duties include:
• Sharing our news with specific audiences such as academics, prospective and current students and the public.
• Managing social media accounts to engage with the audience and share regular updates. Attend events for the purpose of social media coverage.
• Regularly updating websites with news, articles, and resources.
• Creating and distributing regular newsletters.
• Collaborating with relevant university/school personnel to enhance our visibility.
• Crafting and distributing press releases and news articles for media.
• Developing content for promotional materials that showcase our work and impact.
Preferred experience: Experience with content management systems/HTML, familiarity with Canva/other basic graphic design, experience writing for a general audience.
