Public Relations Specialist

Position: PUBLIC RELATIONS SPECIALIST
Location: University

To strengthen and safeguard UAB's brand as a part of the Public Relations (PR) team through strategic content creation, management, and media relations, ensuring proactive and responsive communication.

The PR specialist will support UAB's health and medicine enterprise by developing accurate, compliant messaging that reflects the institution's education, research, clinical and community service priorities. They will collaborate closely with university and Health System professionals to translate information into clear, audience-friendly communications. This role ensures that all external messaging aligns with appropriate guidelines, regulatory requirements and organizational priorities.

Salary Range: $47,665 - $52,469

Bachelors degree in communication, journalism, public relations or a related field. Work experience may NOT substitute for education requirement.

UAB is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, sex (including pregnancy), genetic information, age, disability, and veteran's status. As required by Title IX, UAB prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to UAB's Assistant Vice President and Senior Title IX Coordinator.

The Title IX notice of nondiscrimination is located /titleix.