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How to Apply
The hiring team requires a cover letter and resume to get a sense of your experience. In the cover letter, one page or less, please let us know more about your experience and how your career aspirations and skills align with this role. Specifically highlight your past experience and/or interest in the food service industry. Submit both a cover letter and resume as one file, due to system limitations.
Job Summary
The Marketing Communications Specialist supports Michigan Dining's marketing efforts through the hands-on development of marketing campaigns and communications across retail, residential dining, and catering operations. You will manage marketing requests and projects, create print and digital materials, maintain brand consistency, and evaluate campaign performance to improve engagement and effectiveness.
You will also coordinate social media content and digital communications, manage student marketing staff, and collaborate with Michigan Dining leadership and HR to support employee recruitment marketing plans. The specialist represents Michigan Dining at campus events and promotional activities, helping strengthen awareness, engagement, and participation in dining programs.
As directed by leadership, you will also support marketing and communications needs across the Student Life Auxiliaries portfolio.
You will report to M Dining's Associate Director of Marketing.
You will work hybrid, three days a week in an office in Ann Arbor, MI. With remote optional days on the other two days.
Find the full job description here.
Responsibilities*
- Develop and complete marketing campaigns and communications that promote Michigan Dining's retail, residential dining, catering, and other services.
- Manage incoming marketing requests and projects
- Design and produce engaging print and digital marketing materials, ensuring consistency with University and Student Life brand guidelines.
- Create social media content across multiple platforms, monitoring engagement and identifying opportunities to improve performance.
- Manage student marketing employees, including assigning work, providing feedback, and supporting their professional development.
- Collaborate with Michigan Dining leadership, Human Resources, and Talent Acquisition to develop recruitment marketing materials and campaigns that attract student and professional staff.
- Monitor and evaluate marketing campaign performance, using data and feedback to inform improvements and support departmental goals.
- Represent Michigan Dining at campus events, recruitment fairs, and promotional activities, while supporting marketing plans across Student Life Auxiliaries.
Required Qualifications*
- Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, public relations, or a similar field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Minimum 3 years of marketing and/or communications experience.
- Graphic design skills and familiarity with design programs such as Canva and Adobe Creative Suite.
- Familiarity and experience with social media platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, X, YouTube, and LinkedIn.
- This includes content gathering and design, posting, social media strategy, and analytics.
- Demonstrated 1 or more years of experience managing marketing projects and campaigns across digital and print platforms, including content planning, execution, and performance analysis.
Why Work at Michigan?
In addition to a career filled with purpose and opportunity, The University of Michigan offers a comprehensive benefits package to help you stay well, protect yourself and your family, and plan for a secure future. Benefits include:
- Generous time off
- A retirement plan that provides two-for-one matching contributions with immediate vesting
- Many choices for comprehensive health insurance
- Life insurance
- Long-term disability coverage
- Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses
Modes of Work
Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.
Additional Information
This role may have reporting obligations under Title IX and Clery.
Authorization to work in the U.S. is a precondition of employment and applicants for this position will not be sponsored for work visas.
Salary may vary depending on qualifications, experience, and education of the selected candidate.
#studentlife
Application Deadline
Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended.
U-M EEO Statement
The University of Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Job Opening ID
285105
Working Title
M Dining, Marketing Communications Specialist
Job Title
Mktg Communications Specialist
Work Location
Ann Arbor Campus
Ann Arbor, MI
Modes of Work
Hybrid
Full/Part Time
Full-Time
Regular/Temporary
Regular
FLSA Status
Exempt
Organizational Group
Dsa Housing Services
Department
MI Dining - Administration
Posting Begin/End Date
10/30/2026 - 11/13/2026
Salary
$54,100.00 - $62,200.00
Career Interest
Communications & Marketing
How to Apply
The hiring team requires a cover letter and resume to get a sense of your experience. In the cover letter, one page or less, please let us know more about your experience and how your career aspirations and skills align with this role. Specifically highlight your past experience and/or interest in the food service industry. Submit both a cover letter and resume as one file, due to system limitations.
Job Summary
The Marketing Communications Specialist supports Michigan Dining's marketing efforts through the hands-on development of marketing campaigns and communications across retail, residential dining, and catering operations. You will manage marketing requests and projects, create print and digital materials, maintain brand consistency, and evaluate campaign performance to improve engagement and effectiveness.
You will also coordinate social media content and digital communications, manage student marketing staff, and collaborate with Michigan Dining leadership and HR to support employee recruitment marketing plans. The specialist represents Michigan Dining at campus events and promotional activities, helping strengthen awareness, engagement, and participation in dining programs.
As directed by leadership, you will also support marketing and communications needs across the Student Life Auxiliaries portfolio.
You will report to M Dining's Associate Director of Marketing.
You will work hybrid, three days a week in an office in Ann Arbor, MI. With remote optional days on the other two days.
Find the full job description here.
Responsibilities*
- Develop and complete marketing campaigns and communications that promote Michigan Dining's retail, residential dining, catering, and other services.
- Manage incoming marketing requests and projects
- Design and produce engaging print and digital marketing materials, ensuring consistency with University and Student Life brand guidelines.
- Create social media content across multiple platforms, monitoring engagement and identifying opportunities to improve performance.
- Manage student marketing employees, including assigning work, providing feedback, and supporting their professional development.
- Collaborate with Michigan Dining leadership, Human Resources, and Talent Acquisition to develop recruitment marketing materials and campaigns that attract student and professional staff.
- Monitor and evaluate marketing campaign performance, using data and feedback to inform improvements and support departmental goals.
- Represent Michigan Dining at campus events, recruitment fairs, and promotional activities, while supporting marketing plans across Student Life Auxiliaries.
Required Qualifications*
- Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, public relations, or a similar field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Minimum 3 years of marketing and/or communications experience.
- Graphic design skills and familiarity with design programs such as Canva and Adobe Creative Suite.
- Familiarity and experience with social media platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, X, YouTube, and LinkedIn.
- This includes content gathering and design, posting, social media strategy, and analytics.
- Demonstrated 1 or more years of experience managing marketing projects and campaigns across digital and print platforms, including content planning, execution, and performance analysis.
Why Work at Michigan?
In addition to a career filled with purpose and opportunity, The University of Michigan offers a comprehensive benefits package to help you stay well, protect yourself and your family, and plan for a secure future. Benefits include:
- Generous time off
- A retirement plan that provides two-for-one matching contributions with immediate vesting
- Many choices for comprehensive health insurance
- Life insurance
- Long-term disability coverage
- Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses
Modes of Work
Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.
Additional Information
This role may have reporting obligations under Title IX and Clery.
Authorization to work in the U.S. is a precondition of employment and applicants for this position will not be sponsored for work visas.
Salary may vary depending on qualifications, experience, and education of the selected candidate.
#studentlife
Application Deadline
Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended.
U-M EEO Statement
The University of Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Job Opening ID
285105
Working Title
M Dining, Marketing Communications Specialist
Job Title
Mktg Communications Specialist
Work Location
Ann Arbor Campus
Ann Arbor, MI
Modes of Work
Hybrid
Full/Part Time
Full-Time
Regular/Temporary
Regular
FLSA Status
Exempt
Organizational Group
Dsa Housing Services
Department
MI Dining - Administration
Posting Begin/End Date
10/30/2026 - 11/13/2026
Salary
$54,100.00 - $62,200.00
Career Interest
Communications & Marketing
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in marketing communications specialist jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in communications, marketing, journalism, or a related field
- Demonstrated experience writing press releases, campaign copy, and communications plans
- Proficiency with email marketing platforms such as Mailchimp, HubSpot, or Marketo
- Experience managing media or agency relationships and coordinating external vendors
- Familiarity with content management systems, social scheduling tools, and analytics dashboards
- Strong project management skills with the ability to handle multiple campaigns simultaneously
Tips for Your Marketing Communications Specialist Job Search
Tailor your resume to channel mix
Hiring managers scan for the specific channels you've worked in, whether email, earned media, social, or events. List the channels prominently in your work history, not buried in a skills section, so reviewers see the match immediately.
Build a portfolio with measurable outcomes
A portfolio of campaigns without results won't separate you. For each piece, note the goal, the channel, and a concrete outcome, like open rate lift or press placements secured. If results are confidential, describe the strategy and what success looked like.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists marketing communications specialist openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Filter openings by specialization not just title
Job titles vary widely: content specialist, communications coordinator, and PR specialist can all describe this role. Search by the specialization you want, such as media relations or internal communications, to surface openings that match your skills even when the title differs.
Prepare writing samples before the first screen
Most marketing communications specialist interviews include a writing or editing exercise. Have two or three clean samples ready before you apply: a press release, a campaign brief, and a short-form content piece each show a different part of your range.
Negotiate using scope not just title level
When discussing an offer, clarify the channel ownership, budget responsibility, and whether the role manages vendors or agencies. These scope details affect your day-to-day more than the title and give you concrete ground to negotiate compensation and growth expectations.
Marketing Communications Specialist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most marketing communications specialists?
The companies hiring the most marketing communications specialists right now include AmeriCorps, Travelers, and Hensel Phelps, with the largest share of openings in Texas, California, and New York, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand is broadly distributed across industries including healthcare systems, financial services firms, and technology companies.
How many marketing communications specialist jobs are remote?
About 71% of marketing communications specialist openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, making it one of the more flexible roles in marketing. Content strategy, copywriting, and digital media sub-functions tend to have the highest remote availability, while event communications and internal communications roles more commonly require on-site presence.
How do you become a marketing communications specialist?
Most marketing communications specialists start with a degree in communications, marketing, journalism, or public relations, then build experience through internships, agency roles, or in-house marketing teams. Building a portfolio of writing samples, learning core tools like email platforms and CMS systems, and gaining exposure to media relations or campaign execution are the practical steps that move candidates into full-time roles.
Can you get a marketing communications specialist job with little experience?
Yes, entry-level marketing communications specialist roles exist and often value a strong writing portfolio over years of experience. Candidates with internship experience, demonstrated writing skills, a working knowledge of email or social platforms, and samples showing they can match brand voice tend to be competitive even without extensive professional history.
What does the marketing communications specialist interview process look like?
The process typically starts with a recruiter or hiring manager phone screen focused on your background and channel experience, followed by a writing or editing exercise to assess your communication skills directly. Finalists usually meet with cross-functional stakeholders from PR, content, or marketing leadership and may present a campaign brief or portfolio walkthrough before an offer is extended.
Where can I find and apply to marketing communications specialist jobs?
You can find and apply to marketing communications specialist jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your specialization, experience level, and preferred location, then apply directly to each opening that fits.
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