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McKee Utah Dental

Front Desk Admin

Heber, UT

$18 - $20/hr

Manage front desk operations and patient communication * Assist with treatment coordination and office organization * Maintain a clean and welcoming reception area * Support the dental team with ...

U.S. Navy

ABOUT As a Mass Communication Specialist, it's your job to tell our story. Use your creativity to ... Conduct ship and base tours for high−profile individuals and foreign dignitaries * Assist and ...

U.S. Navy

ABOUT As a Mass Communication Specialist, it's your job to tell our story. Use your creativity to ... Conduct ship and base tours for high−profile individuals and foreign dignitaries * Assist and ...

U.S. Navy

ABOUT As a Mass Communication Specialist, it's your job to tell our story. Use your creativity to ... Conduct ship and base tours for high−profile individuals and foreign dignitaries * Assist and ...

U.S. Navy

ABOUT As a Mass Communication Specialist, it's your job to tell our story. Use your creativity to ... Conduct ship and base tours for high−profile individuals and foreign dignitaries * Assist and ...

U.S. Navy

DESIGN & COMMUNICATION MANAGER

Ogden, UT · On-site

ABOUT As a Mass Communication Specialist, it's your job to tell our story. Use your creativity to ... Conduct ship and base tours for high−profile individuals and foreign dignitaries * Assist and ...

U.S. Navy

DESIGN & COMMUNICATION MANAGER

Orem, UT · On-site

ABOUT As a Mass Communication Specialist, it's your job to tell our story. Use your creativity to ... Conduct ship and base tours for high−profile individuals and foreign dignitaries * Assist and ...

U.S. Navy

DESIGN & COMMUNICATION MANAGER

Logan, UT · On-site

ABOUT As a Mass Communication Specialist, it's your job to tell our story. Use your creativity to ... Conduct ship and base tours for high−profile individuals and foreign dignitaries * Assist and ...

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As of Aug 18, 2026, the average yearly pay for communication assistant in Utah is $44,666.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $37,800.00 and $50,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Communication Assistant supports an organization's communication efforts by helping to create, edit, and distribute content both internally and externally. Their responsibilities often include drafting emails, press releases, social media posts, and newsletters, as well as assisting with event coordination and maintaining media contact lists. They play a key role in ensuring that messaging is clear, consistent, and aligned with the organization's goals. Communication Assistants often work closely with marketing, public relations, and management teams to facilitate effective communication.

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As a Communication Assistant in a fast-paced organization, you can expect to support a variety of projects such as drafting press releases, managing internal newsletters, and coordinating social media posts. You may also assist with organizing events, maintaining media contact lists, and tracking coverage or engagement metrics. Collaboration with marketing, public relations, and design teams is common, and adapting quickly to shifting priorities is key. This role often provides valuable exposure to many facets of corporate communications, offering strong learning and growth opportunities.

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To thrive as a Communication Assistant, you need strong written and verbal communication skills, attention to detail, and usually a degree in communications, public relations, or a related field. Familiarity with content management systems (CMS), social media platforms, and basic graphic design or office software is typically required. Excellent organizational skills, adaptability, and the ability to collaborate effectively help set top candidates apart. These competencies ensure clear, consistent messaging and efficient support for communication strategies across various channels.

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Infographic showing various Communication Assistant job openings in Utah as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 74% Full Time, 23% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 82% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 15% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $44,666 per year, or $21.5 per hour.

Assistant Professor of Communication - Sports Communication

Southern Utah University

Cedar City, UT • On-site

$64K - $66K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life

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Job description

Salary: $64,000.00 - $66,000.00 Annually
Location : Cedar City, UT
Job Type: Full-time Faculty
Job Number: 202400202
Division: College of Humanities & Social Sciences
Department: Communication
Opening Date: 10/23/2025
Closing Date: Continuous
FLSA: Exempt
Position Summary
The communication department at Southern Utah University is seeking candidates to fill the position of Assistant Professor of Sports Communication. This is a tenure-track position. The assignment will begin in the fall of 2026. The sports communication emphasis launched in 2024, and while it is relatively new, it has quickly become one of our most popular tracks. The department also offers strategic communication, messaging and human interaction, and media studies emphases.
First consideration date: 11/23/2025
Essential Functions
The ideal candidate will be expected to fulfill the following responsibilities:
  • Typically teach a 4-4 load with a mix of graduate and undergraduate courses in the sports communication emphasis.
  • Assignments could include Introduction to Sports Communication, Reporting and Writing for Sports Media, Public Relations in Sports, Sports Administration and Management, Issues in Sports, and the Sports Communication M.A. Course.
  • Opportunities to teach during summer semesters are available with an attractive compensation model.
  • Candidates should also be willing to teach courses outside of the sports communication emphasis when needed by the department.
  • Additional courses that could be assigned include Introduction to Communication, Writing for Communication, Communication in Human Interactions, Introduction to Social Media, Media Law, Media Writing, Media and Society, Communication Research, Writing for Media Audiences, Communication Theory, and Research for Communication Careers.
  • Advise sports communication students. This includes helping students compete for and secure internships and jobs upon graduation. A deliberate effort to professionally network is expected.
  • Conduct scholarly research and/or creative activities, preferably in the field of sports communication.
  • Curriculum development.
  • Willingness to serve as advisor for MAPC capstone projects.
  • Service to the communication department, university and community, as well as participation in related academic and professional organizations is expected.
  • Represent the communication department in a professional manner, with a pleasant disposition, integrity and strong character to compliment our collaborative department culture.
  • Other responsibilities as assigned by Department Chair.

Education & Experience
Minimum Qualifications:
  • Ph.D. in Communication or a related field (ABD Considered).
  • A promising research and/or creative activity agenda in sports communication studies.
  • External evidence of effective teaching in higher education.
  • Industry experience in sports journalism, sports content
    creation/production and sports information management is preferred.
  • Strong interpersonal communication skills in working with faculty, staff, and students.
  • An ability to network with industry contacts to help students find internship and career opportunities in sports.
  • Knowledge and ability to conduct and teach either qualitative or quantitative research.
  • In accordance with Utah State Code 53A-3-410, appointment to this position is contingent upon the successful passing of a background check.

Supplemental Information
Documents Needed to Apply:
  • Resume
  • Cover Letter
  • 3 Professional References
  • Statement of teaching philosophy
  • Unofficial transcripts

Position is contingent on funding.
Due to recent changes in H1B visa fees, Southern Utah University is no longer able to sponsor international faculty and staff that require an H1B visa and are currently living outside of the United States.
Southern Utah University does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex (including sex discrimination and sexual harassment), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, ancestry, disability status, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, military status, veteran status, or other bases protected by applicable law in employment, treatment, admission, access to educational programs and activities, or other University benefits or services. For more information or contact information, please visit
In accordance with Utah State Code 53A-3-410, appointment to this position is contingent upon the successful passing of a background check.
We offer a comprehensive benefits package to full-time employees including:
  • High Deductible Health Plans
    • Health Savings Account
  • Traditional Health Plans
    • Flexible Spending Account
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance
    • Basic
    • Supplemental
    • Long-term Disability
  • Retirement Options:
    • TIAA (14.2% Contribution)
    • Fidelity (14.2% Contribution)
    • URS- if eligible (10% Contribution)
  • Tuition Waivers
  • Paid Parental Leave

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