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We are the central marketing and communications office for the University of Arizona, supporting and elevating the institution’s brand across all channels. We are always interested in connecting with talented professionals who are passionate about strategy, storytelling, and impact.
All open positions are posted below and are managed through the University of Arizona’s central employment portal, where all applications and all communication regarding active applications must be submitted. For general questions about working with our team or careers within our area, you are welcome to contact us at brand@arizona.edu.
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Executive Director, External Communications
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Full Time
Full Benefits
The Executive Director, External Communications is responsible for leading the University of Arizona’s media and public relations, news content, science and research writing, and crisis communications functions, and for serving as a lead university spokesperson. Reporting to the Chief Communications and Marketing Officer, this position will lead a team of news content, media relations, and research communications professionals and have a direct role in elevating the university’s profile in Arizona and nationally. This position will work closely with campus leaders and have an active role in communicating key institutional issues and helping the university address reputational opportunities and challenges. The executive director also will serve on the Crisis Communications Team in a leadership role.
Internal Communications Specialist
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Full Time
Full Benefits
The Internal Communications Specialist supports the development and implementation of effective and compelling internal communications for the University of Arizona, with a strong emphasis on creating and distributing content as part of delivering strategic communications plans. Reporting to the Assistant Director of Internal Communications, this position is responsible for providing project-based internal communications support and serves in an advisory role to campus partners across various divisions. This role plays a key support function for central internal communications in delivering strategies and tactics that inform employees about institutional priorities and initiatives. This work includes writing and distributing messages across institutional channels, including mass emails, publications and websites. The internal communications specialist supports the development and execution of internal communications plans within established strategies, processes and guidelines, and works closely with campus partners to help guide them to appropriate internal communications approaches, channels and content formats.
We partner closely with leaders and colleagues across the university to shape marketing and communications that advance institutional priorities. Our work spans brand strategy, internal and external communications, creative services, media relations, digital platforms, content development, and integrated campaigns, all within a dynamic, fast-paced environment that values collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement. We seek skilled marketing and communications professionals who thrive in this type of setting and are motivated by meaningful, mission-driven work.