Communications Specialist

Vanderbilt University Medical Center

. Create, write, and edit content for newsletters, alumni magazine, news announcements, website, social media, press releases, advertisements, internal communications, and email correspondence .

Posted 9/25/2026full-timeNashville • Tennessee • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong written and verbal communication skills, with a focus on creating compelling content across various formats. Proficient in managing social media strategies and collaborating with diverse stakeholders to achieve strategic communications objectives.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Content CreationEditorial CopywritingSocial Media ManagementProofreadingCommunications Strategy

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Hard Skills

Content WritingEditingFact-CheckingResearchNews Article WritingInterviewingMicrosoft OfficeAP Style GuideDigital PublicationPrint Publication

Soft Skills

Creative StorytellingCollaborationProject ManagementVerbal CommunicationAdaptability

Industry Keywords

AdvertisingCommunicationsMarketingMediaJournalismPublic Relations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Create, write, and edit content for newsletters, alumni magazine, news announcements, website, social media, press releases, advertisements, internal communications, and email correspondence
Write and edit editorial copy for current and prospective students, alumni, faculty, staff, nursing professionals, media, and other audiences
Interview faculty, staff, students, and alumni and write compelling profiles
Research and write news articles for digital and print publication
Attend lectures and events to report on stories
Ensure communications reflect the school's brand, mission, values, goals, and priorities
Apply Vanderbilt University and Associated Press style guides
Fact-check, proofread, and correct spelling, grammar, punctuation, syntax, word usage, copy, art, and design
Contribute to social media content and identify relevant stories and news
Identify and implement new social media strategies
Support management of social media accounts
Develop and maintain professional relationships throughout the school and university
Collaborate with campus partners and external stakeholders to support strategic communications and marketing objectives

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree required
Minimum of three years of experience in advertising, communications, marketing, media, journalism, public relations, or a related field
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Creative ability to find and tell compelling stories across formats
Ability to think comprehensively about communications strategies and broader organizational goals
Comfortable going in person to investigate and interview faculty, students, and upper administration
Excellent news judgment and proofreading skills
Proficiency with Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
Ability to collaborate, take direction, and work independently
Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
Willingness to work outside normal business hours when required
Work samples and references required
Candidates interviewed may be required to complete writing and proofreading tests

Benefits

Comp & perks

Full-time hybrid work arrangement
Opportunities for professional learning and growth
Work with a multidisciplinary communications and marketing team
Equal-opportunity employment