IT Communications Specialist
Communications | Remote in Stanford, CA | Full Time, Contract, and Temporary | From $45.00 to $45.00 per hour
Job Description
IT Communications Specialist 1460167
- Hourly pay: $45/hr
- Worksite: Leading university (Stanford, CA 94305 - Hybrid, Open to remote candidates in the United States)
- W2 Employment, Group Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement Savings Program
- 40 hours/week, 11 Month Assignment
A leading university is seeking an IT Communications Specialist. The successful candidate will develop and deliver communications programs to support technology service initiatives and drive adoption.
IT Communications Specialist Responsibilities:
- Develop strategic and impactful communications around IT service offerings — including new and enhanced services — and projects.
- Develop and maintain communications deliverables across multiple digital channels, including email, newsletters, web content, in compliance with brand guidelines and accessibility best practices.
- Create technical product documentation, including content experiences that feature self-service help guides, user documentation, FAQs, job aids, toolkits.
- Write and revise communications and technical content developed by colleagues. Recommend and execute communications strategies to meet business objectives.
- Manage communications plans/programs to meet business objectives, including collaboration with internal stakeholders.
- Implement integrated communications and brand strategy across a variety of channels.
IT Communications Specialist Qualifications:
- 5+ years of relevant experience.
- Bachelor's degree
- Editing, writing, proofreading, and basic design skills.
- Experience with instructional design, storytelling, and digital accessibility best practices is a plus.
- Experience in IT and/or higher education; cybersecurity communications experience is a plus.
- Experience in graphic design; familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite or Canva.
- Experience creating and managing content in Drupal.
- Experience with HTML and CSS.
- Experience setting up and managing online collaboration tools like Slack, Google Workspace, Trello, and AirTable.
- Some experience in project management.
- Familiarity with AP style and digital accessibility best practices.
Shift:
- Monday to Friday.
- California business hours - 8 am - 5 pm with a one-hour lunch break.