Senior Communications Specialist

About This Role

Lead and support communications activities for the College of Dental Medicine at Columbia University Irving Medical Center, developing and implementing core narratives to amplify its mission.

Responsibilities

• Write, edit, proofread, and produce internal and public-facing materials, including newsletters, website content, social media posts, print materials, and brochures
• Manage content development, distribution, and subscriber lists for the College of Dental Medicine.
• Design event/program communications and coordinate distribution to internal and external audiences with program staff.
• Partner with faculty, staff, and communication teams to create, review, publish, and cross-promote stories and events.
• Maintain College of Dental Medicine’s website content and social media accounts (Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn).
• Create and execute social media campaigns to increase engagement and visibility.
• Develop and maintain digital content for the College of Dental Medicine website and related sites.
• Track and analyze web and social media analytics; recommend and implement strategies to strengthen audience reach and engagement.
• Maintain a dynamic editorial and content calendar that integrates strategic priorities and institutional achievements.
• Serve as CDM Liaison with the central offices of communications, digital strategy & web services.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, journalism, or related field
• 3+ years of related work experience
• Excellent project management, writing, and editing skills
• Experience leveraging data and insights to advance program goals and objectives
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, Mailchimp (or similar platforms), event management software, website content management systems, and major social media platforms
• Experience producing newsletters, social media campaigns, reports, memos, and other communication materials
• Experience in monitoring and analyzing web and social media metrics

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, journalism, or other related fields
• 3+ years of related work experience

Nice to Have

• Experience working in a higher education academic setting
• Master’s degree in communications, marketing, journalism, or other related fields
• Supervisory experience
• Highly detail-oriented, proactive, and able to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment with minimal supervision
• Exceptional organizational, analytical, interpersonal, and project management skills
• Excellent written and oral communication abilities

Skills

* Required skills