Communications Coordinator, Herbert College of Agriculture: UTK
At a glance
Mid-level Communications role at University of Tennessee. Knoxville · full-time · $48,000–$52,000 base.
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What you'll do
- Create social media and multimedia content aimed at prospective students, using written and visual communication
- Maintain website content and produce newsletters for the College and its academic departments
- Coordinate communications projects across three departments while working within the dean’s office
- Represent the College in communications with its audiences
What you bring
- A bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, public relations, marketing or a similar field
- Two years of professional experience in a related setting
- Strong writing and speaking, familiarity with multiple social platforms, and skill in design, photography and video
- Authorization to work full time in the United States without employment visa sponsorship now or later
Who this fits
This role suits someone who can handle both visual and written communications and coordinate work for several academic departments. It is based on-site in Knoxville.
From the employer
This role requires a strong understanding of visual and written communication, brand identity, and marketing strategy geared toward prospective students. Collaboration and project management are critical skills for this position, as they will be working under the College dean’s office while providing services to three different academic departments.
Social Media and Creative Content Development
Website content management
Newsletter production
Act as a representative for the College
Required Qualifications:
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Marketing, or similar degree.
Experience: Two years of professional experience in a related setting.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities: Excellent verbal and written communication; knowledge of multiple social media platforms; proficient in Microsoft office suite products; proven abilities in design, photography, and videography;
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without need now or in the future for sponsorship for employment-based visa status.
Preferred Qualifications:
Education: Master’s degree
Experience: Two years of professional experience in a communications and marketing setting. Experience leading multimedia communications at an institution of higher education, government agency, or company.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities: Competence using various photography and design software, knowledge of higher education landscape.
Work Location:
Location: Knoxville, TN
Onsite
Compensation and Benefits:
UT market range: 08
Anticipated hiring range: $48k to $52k
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Application Instructions:
To express interest, please submit an application with the noted below attachments:
Resume
Cover Letter
Sample portfolio of your work. The portfolio could include PDFs, hyperlinks, and/or image files. When uploading images or work samples, please include clear labeling that includes your first and last name.
To be assured of full consideration, completed applications with all requested materials should be submitted on or before November 23, 2026.
About The College/Department/Division:
Herbert College of Agriculture has the benefit of being affiliated with the University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture, which is particularly devoted to the University’s land grant mission through its AgResearch and UT Extension units, both of which provide historically strong links with businesses in and out of the state. Herbert has approximately 1,800 undergraduate students enrolled in 10 majors across seven academic departments and one school, plus nearly 300 graduate students enrolled across seven academic departments and one school.
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