Communications Associate Jobs in Utah (NOW HIRING)

Announcement
Details
Open Date
07/28/2026
Requisition Number
PRN45767B
Job Title
Marketing Communication Specialists
Working Title
Marketing Communication Specialist
Career Progression Track
P00
Track Level
P1 - Entry Level Pro
FLSA Code
Professional
Patient Sensitive Job Code?
No
Standard Hours per Week
40
Full Time or Part Time?
Full Time
Shift
Day
Work Schedule Summary
Monday-Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM; with additional hours outside of regular schedule for photo, videography, social media events, etc.
VP Area
Academic Affairs
Department
00072 - Pioneer Theatre Company
Location
Campus
City
Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment
External Posting
Pay Rate Range
44000 to 50000
Close Date
10/30/2026
Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)
08/29/2026
Job Summary
Assist the Pioneer Theatre Company (PTC) Director of Marketing and Communications in developing and implementing a comprehensive marketing plan to generate $2.5 MM in earned income from ticket sales necessary to support a professional LORT B Theatre located in residence on campus. Coordinates marketing and communications to maximize sales, create brand awareness and ensure effective internal and external communications.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

1. Serves as the Marketing Coordinator for the theatre (50%), responsible for maintaining relationships with University communications; creating and sending well-written press releases and other mass email notices for auditions, promotions, and other announcements; providing images from productions for publication in the proper resolution for the media; and assisting with media events
   • Coordinates and implements marketing communication projects, including public relations, social media management, brand awareness, and special events.
   • Coordinates promotions, including printing, mailing, and delivery of promotional materials.
   • Writes and produces written communications tools, assisting Director as needed. Assists in the creation of press releases and public service announcements.
2. Serves as Editor of PTC playbills (20%). This involves collecting, writing, and editing content and biographies for 6-7 playbills per year and working closely with our third-party publisher to meet print and production deadlines.
   • Works with Stage Management on collecting accurate show data, bios, and headshots for playbills.
   • Works with Development on collecting sponsor recognition for playbills.
   • Works with a third-party publishing house on proofing and printing playbill.
3. Additional responsibilities (30%):
   • Creates website content, as needed, and performs regular updates to our website.
   • Other marketing or public relations duties as assigned.

Required technical experience includes familiarity with the following:

• Microsoft Office Suite
• Social media (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok)
• Adobe
• Canva

Must have a valid Driver's License. Work Environment and Level of Frequency typically required Nearly Continuously: Office environment.
Physical Requirements and Level of Frequency that may be required Nearly Continuously: Sitting, hearing, listening, talking. Often: Repetitive hand motion (such as typing), walking. Seldom: Bending, reaching overhead.
Minimum Qualifications
EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT: 1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience (Example: bachelor's degree = 4 years of directly related work experience).
Department may hire employee at one of the following job levels:
Marketing Communication Specialist, I: Requires a bachelor's (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience or a master's (or equivalency) degree.
Preferences
Desired technical experience includes:

• Adobe CS Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Acrobat, Audition)
• iMovie or Premiere
• Constant Contact
• Website content management: WordPress, Joomla, Squarespace, or similar

Type
Benefited Staff
Special Instructions Summary
Please provide a professional marketing writing sample and up to three visual assets you have created (designs, videos, social content, etc.).
Additional Information
The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems ("URS"). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS' post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.
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