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Digital Communications Specialist (Tarjan Center)

University of California - Los Angeles Health
United States, California, Los Angeles
Aug 25, 2026
Description The UCLA Tarjan Center at the Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior is seeking a Digital Communications Specialist to support marketing, communications, and dissemination efforts that advance initiatives focused on improving outcomes for autistic adults and individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Working closely with the Director of Outreach and Dissemination, you will develop engaging accessible content across multiple platforms, manage website and social media communications, support stakeholder engagement and event promotion, and help share research, training, and educational resources with diverse audiences. Key responsibilities include: Developing and implementing communications, marketing, branding, and outreach strategies. Creating accessible written, visual, and multimedia content, including newsletters, articles, blogs, fact sheets, reports, and promotional materials. Managing website updates, social media platforms, digital assets, and analytics. Supporting communications for conferences, webinars, trainings, and community engagement activities. Designing accessible graphics, videos, and infographics while ensuring compliance with accessibility standards. Performing other duties as assigned Salary range: $37.60/hr - $78.35/hr Qualifications Required: Bachelors degree in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, Journalism, Graphic Design, Digital Media or related field; or combination of education and experience Minimum of 3 years of professional experience in communications, marketing, public relations, digital media, content creation, graphic design, or related field Demonstrated experience developing and implementing communication, marketing, branding, and outreach strategies across multiple platforms Strong writing and editing skills, with the ability to translate complex information into clear, accessible, audience-focused content for diverse stakeholders Experience creating and managing digital content including websites, social media platforms, newsletters, and other communication channels Proficiency with graphic design and content creation tools, such as Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, and multimedia editing software Knowledge of website content management systems, digital analytics, and best practices for measuring communication effectiveness Knowledge of accessibility standards and disability-inclusive communication practices for digital and print materials Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects, timelines, and competing priorities in a fast-paced environment Preferred Master's degree in related field Experience supporting communications, outreach, or dissemination efforts for research, healthcare, higher education, disability-serving organizations, or non-profit programs Experience with stakeholder engagement, event promotion, media relations, and community outreach initiatives