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Communications Specialist (PART-TIME)
Requisition Details
GENERAL REQUISITION INFORMATION
EEO Statement:
UNMC is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, including an equal opportunity employer of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Location
Omaha, NE
Requisition Number:
Staff_14687
Department
McGoogan Health Sciences Library 50001211
Business Unit
McGoogan Health Sciences Library
Reg-Temp
Part-Time Regular
Work Schedule
TBD
Remote/Telecommuting
Hybrid (part-time working on site, part-time working off-site)
Position Summary
PART-TIME
The Communications Specialist is responsible for researching, developing, and producing compelling stories that highlight the people, services, and impact of the McGoogan Health Sciences Library. Primary work products include social media content, blog posts and feature stories, newsletters, and the library’s annual report, developed in alignment with UNMC brand and editorial standards. The position also supports website content updates and library events as secondary functions.
The Communications Specialist is responsible for researching, developing, and producing compelling stories that highlight the people, services, and impact of the McGoogan Health Sciences Library. Primary work products include social media content, blog posts and feature stories, newsletters, and the library’s annual report, developed in alignment with UNMC brand and editorial standards. The position also supports website content updates and library events as secondary functions.
This role requires initiative and curiosity to actively identify story ideas, conduct interviews, and translate information into clear, engaging content for diverse audiences, with guidance and feedback provided through established editorial processes.
Skills are required in copywriting and copyediting, storytelling, communication planning, writing for the web, and creating short videos for social media.
Position Details
Additional Information
Posting Category
Operations
Working Title
Communications Specialist (PART-TIME)
Job Title
Marketing/Communications Specialist L1
Salary Grade
PR22H
Appointment Type
B1 - REG MGR PROF SALARY
Salary Range
$24.952 - $34.952/hourly
Job Requisition Begin Date
04/21/2026
Application Review Date
04/28/2026
Review Date Information:
Initial application review will begin on the date provided in the field above. Applications received prior to this review date will be considered. Applications received after the review date may be considered.
Required and Preferred Qualifications
Required Education:
Bachelor's degree
If any degree major/training is required, please specify the type. (NOTE: Concentration and minors are not equivalent to a major)
Journalism, Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, English or related field.
Required Experience
2 years
If any experience is required, please specify what kind of experience:
Experience in professional writing or editorial content development to include experience creating professional social media outputs.
Required License
No
If yes, what is the required licensure/certification?
Required Computer Applications:
Microsoft Exchange, Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Outlook
Required Other Computer Applications:
Office 365, Adobe Acrobat, social media platforms, web content management systems,
Required Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Ability, curiosity, and initiative to identify, research, and develop original story ideas.
- Ability to implement and improve upon communication and marketing strategies and events that align with organizational goals and enhance library audience engagement.
- Skill in crafting craft clear, engaging, and accurate content for diverse platforms (news stories, social media, emails, newsletters, annual reports) with strong copywriting, copyediting, and proofreading skills.
- Skills in coordinating or directly performing photo and video capture for events or promotional content.
- Ability to prioritize requests and manage multiple deadlines.
- Problem-solving skills with the ability to rapidly recognize, analyze, and resolve issues with minimal supervision.
Preferred Education:
None Preferred
If any degree/training is preferred, please specify the type:
Preferred Experience:
Experience developing original stories through interviews and research. Experience serving as primary writer for blogs, newsletters, or annual reports. Experience planning or supporting in-person or remote outreach events. Experience writing long-form or narrative content.
Preferred License:
No
If yes, what is the preferred licensure/certification?:
Preferred Computer Applications:
Not Applicable
Preferred Other Computer Applications:
WordPress, Cascade, Acrobat Creative Cloud
Preferred Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Proficiency with AP style.
- Knowledge of visual design principles and experience collaborating with graphic designers.
- Familiarity with digital accessibility standards (e.g., WCAG 2.1).
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