Strategic Communications Specialist

🇺🇸 Chapel Hill, NC 🕑 Full-Time 💰 TBD 💻 Communications 🗓️ June 15th, 2026

Edtech.com's Summary

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC-Chapel Hill) is hiring a Strategic Communications Specialist. This role drives the external engagement strategy for the NC Collaboratory by developing social media strategies, managing targeted email campaigns, cultivating media relations, and creating accessible content that translates complex research into clear narratives for policymakers, partners, and the public.

Highlights

Develops and manages social media strategies to grow digital presence and engagement.
Creates and distributes newsletters, press releases, and media advisories using targeted email campaigns.
Cultivates relationships with media outlets to secure coverage and coordinate responses.
Produces written and visual content including one-pagers, articles, presentations, and talking points.
Uses analytics to understand audiences and optimize content reach and impact.
Supports academic partnerships, brand development, and identifies key conferences and awards.
Required qualifications include strong writing and editing skills, proficiency in social media platforms and analytics, and experience in professional communications.
Preferred qualifications include training in digital marketing, familiarity with state government or higher education, and experience with media spokesperson preparation.
Position type: Full-time, permanent staff (EHRA Non-Faculty) with hiring range commensurate with experience.
Minimum education: Master's or Bachelor's degree with 0-2 years experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.