Entry Level Communications Specialist Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Announcement
Details
Open Date
07/14/2026
Requisition Number
PRN45627B
Job Title
Marketing Communication Specialists
Working Title
Marketing Communication Specialists
Career Progression Track
P00
Track Level
P2 - Developing, 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
Hybrid, Monday - Friday, flexible during the work day
VP Area
President
Department
00336 - KUEN/Utah Education Network
Location
Campus
City
Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment
External Posting
Pay Rate Range
$40,000 - $60,000
Close Date
09/11/2026
Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)
Job Summary
The Utah Education and Telehealth Network (UETN) keeps Utah's schools, libraries, and healthcare providers connected with reliable, statewide internet service. We purchase software at scale to save money and ensure digital tools are more affordable and accessible. Our expert training helps educators and healthcare professionals focus on what matters most: Utah's students and patients. UETN includes the Utah Education Network (UEN) and the Utah Telehealth Network (UTN) and operates as part of the University of Utah. Employees enjoy the benefits and opportunities of University of Utah employment while working on initiatives with statewide impact.
The Marketing and Communications Specialist supports social media, website, and email communications that strengthen awareness of UEN and UTN services and initiatives. Working as part of a collaborative team, this role helps engage audiences, support events, analyze campaign performance, and advance UETN's mission. The ideal candidate is a positive, detail-oriented team player with a working knowledge of social media and design.
Marketing Communication Specialists
Engage in the development and execution of strategic marketing communications to efficiently support product launch campaigns and company brand across various communication channels. Create communication programs that promote the organization and its products and services through various means including blogs and social media, websites, product collateral, logos, or other promotional products. Collaborate with external partners/vendors to execute promotional events and campaigns. Develop a calendar for social media campaigns and initiatives to ensure constant interaction and engagement with customers and prospects. Assist in analyzing marketing data to help shape future marketing strategies.
Learn more about the great benefits of working for University of Utah: benefits.utah.edu
The department may choose to hire at any of the below job levels and associated pay rates based on their business need and budget.
Responsibilities
• Works with a team to develop and implement marketing campaigns across social media, email, and print channels.
• Creates campaign assets using Canva or similar design software.
• Monitors and evaluates campaign performance using key metrics and makes recommendations as needed.
• Builds and maintains positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders to support organizational goals.
• Manages multiple projects simultaneously while adhering to established timelines and project requirements.
• Coordinates the design, printing, mailing and distribution of promotional materials.
• Writes and edits marketing and communications content, including support for the creation and publication of UEN and UTN monthly newsletters.
• Assists with planning, promotion, and staffing events that support UEN and UTN initiatives.
Marketing Communication Specialist, I
Engage in the development and execution of strategic marketing communications to efficiently support product launch campaigns and company brand across various communication channels. Create communication programs that promote the organization and its products and services through various means including blogs and social media, websites, product collateral, logos, or other promotional products. Collaborate with external partners/vendors to execute promotional events and campaigns. Develop a calendar for social media campaigns and initiatives to ensure constant interaction and engagement with customers and prospects. Assist in analyzing marketing data to help shape future marketing strategies. Requires basic skill set and proficiency. Conducts work assignments as directed. Closely supervised with little latitude for independent judgment.
Requires a bachelor's (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience or a master's (or equivalency) degree.
This is an Entry-Level position in the General Professional track.
Job Code: P22351
Grade: P13
Marketing Communication Specialist, II
Engage in the development and execution of strategic marketing communications to efficiently support product launch campaigns and company brand across various communication channels. Create communication programs that promote the organization and its products and services through various means including blogs and social media, websites, product collateral, logos, or other promotional products. Collaborate with external partners/vendors to execute promotional events and campaigns. Develop a calendar for social media campaigns and initiatives to ensure constant interaction and engagement with customers and prospects. Assist in analyzing marketing data to help shape future marketing strategies. Requires moderate skill set and proficiency in discipline. Conducts work assignments of increasing complexity, under moderate supervision with some latitude for independent judgment.
Requires a bachelor's (or equivalency) + 4 years or a master's (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience.
This is a Developing-Level position in the General Professional track.
Job Code: P22352
Grade: P14
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.
Marketing Communication Specialist, II: Requires a bachelor's (or equivalency) + 4 years or a master's (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience.
Preferences
• Demonstrated oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize work and meet multiple, and often competing, deadlines.
• Experience with digital marketing, including campaign analytics and performance reporting.
• Working knowledge of Asana, Emma, and Hootsuite or similar project management and marketing platforms.
• Graphic design experience, particularly with Canva or Adobe Creative Cloud applications.
• Experience creating and editing short-form video content.
Type
Benefited Staff
Special Instructions Summary
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.
This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.
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