Job Details

Communications Specialist-CCI School of Journalism & Media

Position Number: 6555046
Location: Chattanooga, TN
Position Type: Communications - Journalism

Communications Specialist-CCI School of Journalism & Media
Knoxville, TN, United States

Job Identification: 5036
Job Category: Communication & Mktg
Posting Date: 09/09/2025
Job Schedule: Full Time
Locations: 1345 Circle Park, Knoxville, TN, 37996, US (On-site)

Job Description
This position reports to the Director of the School of Journalism and Media (J&M) and receives daily operational direction from the College of Communication and Information's Director of Communications and Marketing, specializing in communications. The primary purpose of this position is to document and promote the life and activities of J&M through the production of stories and other communications about school, student, faculty, and alumni activities, events and achievements. Other key duties include growing J&M's social media presence, managing the school's online marketing, and working on the school's website content creation and maintenance.

Responsibilities

Produce stories and other communications about school, student, faculty, and alumni activities, events, and achievements
Serve as liaison between the school and the CCI Director of Communications and Marketing
Promote J&M to College and University Communities, and to other audiences and stakeholders
Design print and digital collateral such as brochures, handouts, event invitations, signage, short publications, certificates and newsletters
Coordinate production of various collateral with other service units when appropriate
Supply design ideas, layouts, and suggest illustrations or photography or combinations of both to support the design idea
Ensure all communications conform to publication style and publisher guidelines
Produce copy for advertisements and promotional materials, and to coordinate communications across multiple channels (print, Website, social media, etc.)
Maintain and grow J&M's social media presence in collaboration with the CCI Director of Communications and Marketing via platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, and LinkedIn while monitoring and responding to all interactions
Expand recruitment efforts through social media and email campaigns
Assist in communication strategies, policies, and messaging with the J&M director and other J&M faculty and staff as needed
Work with J&M (and CCI) staff to execute special events, including developing event communications, promoting the event, taking photographs during the events, and communicating about the event after it has happened
Manage all events, meetings, and communication for the J&M Alumni Advisory Board
In coordination with the CCI Office of Communications and Marketing to plan paid online ad placement campaigns
Create, update, and maintain webpage content, including SEO keyword research and best practices
Maintain website accessibility standards up to, and beyond, required compliance
Foster and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders and audiences, including attending conferences and other special events as a school representative
Liaise with media and handle requests for interviews, statements, etc.
Assist with maintenance of the J&M general email account and respond to or direct inquiries to appropriate parties
Field communication requests from the public and other constituents
Create and maintain comprehensive school alumni database for undergraduate and graduate students
Track and update personal and professional information
Provide support for alumni events
Contact alumni for testimonials and special stories for brochures, newsletters, etc.
Serve as a liaison between J&M and the CCI Career Development Office in providing support to students and collecting data for program review and planning

Qualifications
Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree, in a related field.
At least 1-2 years of work experience and demonstrated success in a communications role
Exceptional writing and editing skills, including the ability to write for a variety of audiences and communication mediums
Proven print and electronic collateral design experience
Skilled in designing and delivering engaging career development workshops and presentations.
Skilled in providing effective one-on-one career counseling and guidance.
Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with students, alumni, faculty, and employers.
Ability to effectively manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
Exceptional writing, copywriting, and editing skills, including the ability to write for a variety of audiences and communication mediums.
Knowledge of contemporary communication practices and standards, and of how to integrate these into a larger communication framework.
Knowledge of, and experience with, publishing software such as Adobe Photoshop and InDesign.
Knowledge of office productivity software, especially Microsoft Office products such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Knowledge with WordPress, Adobe Creative Cloud, social media tools.
Excellent organizational, project management, oral and written communication, and interpersonal skills.
Strong attention to detail required.
Must enjoy interacting with and helping others.
Adaptable, flexible, reliable, creative.
Excellent team player and problem solver.
Strong analytical skills and ability to multi-task and prioritize.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience working with website content management systems, Word Press a plus
Experience using social media, including Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and Youtube
Experience using Adobe Creative Suite
Experience with media relations including writing press releases and other statements for the public

Work Location: On site in Knoxville, Tennessee.

Compensation and Benefits: The anticipated salary for this position is $50,000 depending on the selected candidate's experience, qualifications, and suitability.

Application Process: The anticipated start date for this position is October or November 2025. For full consideration, applicants must provide a resume and cover letter. Finalists will be required to provide 3 professional references. All applicants must apply online to be considered for this position.

The College:

CCI is part of a Land Grant Institution embedded in communities to make those communities a better place. Our alumni, students, faculty, and staff strive to positively impact the lives of people in our state through our teaching, scholarship, creative work, and through our engagement and service. CCI as a college is well poised to deliver upon all of those areas to become the most nationally distinctive but locally relevant College of Communication and Information in the country.

About Us
The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, has shaped leaders, changemakers, and innovative thinkers since its founding in 1794. The university is home to more than 38,000 students and 10,000 statewide employees-the Volunteers-who uphold the university's tradition of lighting the way for others through leadership and service.

UT Knoxville offers over 900 programs of study across 14 degree-granting colleges and schools. As Tennessee's flagship land-grant university, its footprint spans the entire state. The university holds the highest Carnegie classification for research activity and has deep partnerships with industry leaders and the US Department of Energy's largest multidisciplinary laboratory, Oak Ridge National Laboratory.

The Knoxville campus serves and recruits for UT Knoxville, including the Institute of Agriculture and the Space Institute, as well as the UT Institute of Public Service.

UT Knoxville considers its employees its number one asset. With values that focus on work-life balance, compensation, and innovation leadership, all Vols are supported to advance professionally. Employees have access to career development and coaching, continued education, and an extensive list of development and training possibilities. The Volunteer employee experience implements structures and practices that attract and retain a diverse community and that support a culture where everyone matters and belongs.

The university holds a strong commitment to its land-grant mission of learning and engagement, with a tradition of service and leadership that carries that Volunteer spirit throughout the state and around the world. It has been ranked nationally as "Best Employer for New Graduates," "One of America's Best Large Employers," and "Best Workplace for Women," and has been designated as "Best Place for Working Parents" by Forbes Magazine.

Apply today and join the Tennessee Volunteer community!

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