Communication Specialist

Allegheny Intermediate Unit Career Site Open · verified Sep 10, 2026

Hybrid Pittsburgh Full-time Mid-level Communications

Mid-level Communications role at Allegheny Intermediate Unit Career Site. Pittsburgh · full-time.

Role brief

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What you'll do

You’ll write, edit, and proof communications for outreach, crisis, marketing, advocacy, and media work
You’ll create print and digital marketing assets, web content, and publications
You’ll cover events with photos or video, including work outside standard hours
You’ll develop multimedia ideas, support communication strategies, and help teams meet deadlines
You’ll coordinate approvals and media outreach with the Marketing and Strategic Communication Department

What you bring

You bring a bachelor’s degree in communication, journalism, marketing, multimedia, or equivalent education and experience
This role calls for strong writing, editing, interpersonal, proofreading, and story-sourcing skills
You can produce web, video, photo, and social content and use Adobe Creative Cloud, Microsoft Suite, and design software
Three years of directly related experience is preferred, as is experience in K-12 education
You must secure current Act 114, Act 34, and Act 151 clearances and submit the required school health record before hire

Who this fits

You’ll suit this role if you work independently, stay organized under tight deadlines, collaborate well, and bring a customer-service mindset. The position is hybrid with remote options, requires local travel to AIU, BVIU, and member school district sites, and may include event work outside regular business hours. The work also involves standing for extended periods and lifting or carrying up to 25 pounds.

From the employer

Duties and Responsibilities:

Writes, edits and proofreads all types of communications and publications, including items for legislative outreach, emergency/crisis, marketing, advocacy and media relations purposes, and coordinates appropriate approvals for internal and external dissemination.
Develops marketing materials, online content and publications (print and/or digital).
Provides coverage, including photos and/or video, of events, which may be outside regular business hours.
Coordinates with the AIU’s Marketing and Strategic Communication Department for positive media outreach.
Furnishes creative ideas and tactics for all types of multimedia platforms used by client groups and member school districts, staff and programs.
Keeps current of all technology advances in the multimedia field to provide variety and to increase efficiency in the operation.
Assists administrators and Marketing and Strategic Communication personnel in providing creative deliverables and meeting deadlines as requested.
Assists in the development and execution of communication and marketing strategies and tactics.
Partners with other client leads on services and deliverables relevant to that client.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree in Communication, Journalism, Marketing, Multimedia or equivalent combination of experience and education.
Three years of directly related experience preferred.
Exceptionally strong writing, editing, interpersonal and proofreading skills as well as the journalistic ability to source stories.
Demonstrated ability to generate creative, well-designed web, video, photo and social media content.
Experience and understanding of the K-12 field is preferred.
Strong work ethic and a demonstrated desire to achieve excellence in work product and performance.
A positive attitude with a customer service mindset.
Ability to effectively work under tight deadlines and manage projects independently.
Self-motivator, independent, cooperative, flexible, creative and responsible.
Ability to travel as necessary for onsite activities at AIU and BVIU locations and BVIU member school districts. Remote working options are available.
Strong working knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud (including Premier Pro and After Effects), Microsoft Suite and other design software on both Microsoft and iOS platforms.
Organized, detail oriented and enjoys working collaboratively and learning new skills.
Skilled in the use of Microsoft Office Suite including Word, PowerPoint, Access, Excel and Outlook, and willingness to experiment and work with new technologies.
Ability to comply with the AIU Conduct Policy and applicable BVIU policies.

Additional Requirements:

Current Act 114, Act 34 and Act 151 required prior to an offer (Must be dated within one year of hire date)
School Personnel Health Record (Form H511.340 (8/2011)) must be completed and received by Human Resources prior to hire date.

Working Conditions:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Be able to lift or carry up to 25 pounds.
Be able to bend or twist at the neck and back.
Specific vision includes peripheral vision and close vision.
Be able to stand for extended periods throughout the day.
Ability to travel locally.

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.

Disclaimer: The preceding description is not designed to be a complete list of all duties and responsibilities required of the Communication Specialist.

Reports To: Assistant Director, Marketing and Strategic Communication Department: Marketing and Strategic Communication Department Position Schedule: 260 days

Benefits: Professional Support

Grade: 12