HR Communications Associate - UTK

Position Number: 6395723
Location: Chattanooga, TN
Position Type: Public Relations, Marketing and Communications

HR Communications Associate - UTK
Knoxville, TN, United States

Job Identification: 4045
Job Category: Communication & Mktg
Posting Date: 07/18/2025
Job Schedule: Full Time
Locations: 1331 Circle Park, Knoxville, TN, 37996, US (On-site)

Job Description
The Office of Human Resources at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville (UTK) invites applications for a Communications Associate

This position will provide day-to-day communication support to the Strategic Communications Manager of HR with social media management, content creation, internal and external communications, print media, and tasks as needed.

Responsibilities
Visual Content Creation

Design projects include creating visually compelling content using video, photography, and graphics equipment and software.
Develop, produce, and edit engaging content for various digital platforms, including videos, social media posts, and graphics.
Collaborate with teams to support the communication strategy.
Develop marketing campaigns to promote content, events, and other initiatives.

Social Media Development and Management

Developing social media strategies, building social media communities, as well as tracking, promoting, and highlighting Human Resources' events and initiatives on social media.
Create, curate, and manage published social media content.
Manage social media platforms and content calendars.
Work closely with teams to produce high-quality content, serving as additional website development, print design, digital design, photography, and videography.
Stay updated on industry trends and best practices to continuously improve our content and communication efforts.

Written and Print Communication

In conjunction with the Strategic Communications Manager, craft clear, concise, and impacting messages for internal and external audiences and stakeholders.
Design print and digital collateral such as brochures, handouts, event invitations, signage, short publications, certificates, annual reports, and newsletters
Ensure all communications conform to publication style and publisher guidelines
Promote HR to the University communities, current staff members, and prospective employees
Adapt templates to meet specific project requirements while maintaining brand consistency and accessibility requirements
Coordinate with marketing and communications teams across campus to align content strategies and goals.

Other duties as assigned

Participate in external meetings with campus stakeholders to ensure the consistency, coordination, and effectiveness of all communication strategies.

Qualifications
Required Qualifications

Education:

High school diploma or GED

Experience:

Experience with full scope of communications functions (e.g., creating, editing, managing, monitoring, planning, and tracking).

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

Excellent organizational, project management, oral, and written communication, and interpersonal skills.
Strong attention to detail. Must enjoy interacting with and supporting others. Adaptable, flexible, reliable, creative.
Exceptional writing, copywriting, and editing skills, including the ability to write for a variety of audiences and communication mediums.
Knowledge of contemporary communication practices and standards, and of how to integrate these into a larger communication framework.
Ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Experience with editing software such as Adobe Creative Suite.
Knowledge of WordPress and publishing on social media platforms.
Excellent team player and problem solver, and ability to collaborate effectively with staff, faculty, and other stakeholders.
Strong analytical skills and ability to multitask and prioritize.

Preferred Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor's degree plus 2 years full-time experience in creating and executing communications content is preferred.

Experience:

Experience with graphic design software (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite).

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

Experience working with website content management systems, WordPress a plus.
Experience using social media, including Facebook, LinkedIn, and YouTube.
Experience using Adobe Creative Suite.
Experience with media relations, including writing.

Work Location

Location: Knoxville
Hybrid

Compensation and Benefits

UT market range: MR07
Anticipated hiring range: $45,000 to $50,000
Find more information on the UT Market Range structure here
Find more information on UT Benefits here

Application Instructions

To express interest, please submit an application with the noted below attachments. To be assured of full consideration, completed applications with all requested materials should be submitted on or before [Friday, August 1, 2025]

Resume
Cover Letter
List of 3 Professional References

About Us
The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, has shaped leaders, changemakers, and innovative thinkers since its founding in 1794. The university is home to more than 38,000 students and 10,000 statewide employees-the Volunteers-who uphold the university's tradition of lighting the way for others through leadership and service.

UT Knoxville offers over 900 programs of study across 14 degree-granting colleges and schools. As Tennessee's flagship land-grant university, its footprint spans the entire state. The university holds the highest Carnegie classification for research activity and has deep partnerships with industry leaders and the US Department of Energy's largest multidisciplinary laboratory, Oak Ridge National Laboratory.

The Knoxville campus serves and recruits for UT Knoxville, including the Institute of Agriculture and the Space Institute, as well as the UT Institute of Public Service.

UT Knoxville considers its employees its number one asset. With values that focus on work-life balance, compensation, and innovation leadership, all Vols are supported to advance professionally. Employees have access to career development and coaching, continued education, and an extensive list of development and training possibilities. The Volunteer employee experience implements structures and practices that attract and retain a diverse community and that support a culture where everyone matters and belongs.

The university holds a strong commitment to its land-grant mission of learning and engagement, with a tradition of service and leadership that carries that Volunteer spirit throughout the state and around the world. It has been ranked nationally as "Best Employer for New Graduates," "One of America's Best Large Employers," and "Best Workplace for Women," and has been designated as "Best Place for Working Parents" by Forbes Magazine.

Apply today and join the Tennessee Volunteer community!

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