Communication Specialist

Spelman College is seeking an experienced Communications Specialist to support both internal and external communications efforts within the Office of Communications & Marketing. Reporting to the Associate Vice President for Communications and Marketing, this role helps strengthen visibility and engagement through timely, insightful, and research-based content. The specialist will identify story opportunities and highlight the work of leadership, students, faculty, and key initiatives by staying informed about trends and areas of interest.

The role supports communications to internal campus audiences as well as information shared with media, stakeholders, and partners. Responsibilities include drafting messages preparing materials for media inquiries; supporting media interviews; and developing editorial content such as internal articles, news/feature stories, media advisories, press releases, opinion pieces, blog posts, and event materials in collaboration with colleagues across the institution. The specialist will also prepare media briefings, produce analytic reports on coverage and impressions, and contribute content to institutional publications.