Remote Communications Specialist

Title: Remote Communications Specialist
Pay Rate: $45-48/hr (W-2)
Employment Type: Full-Time Contract
Est. End Date: December 2026
Schedule: Monday Friday 8am 5pm PT (1-hour lunch)
Location: Stanford University
Job Code:

Tekberry is seeking an experienced Communications Specialist to join our client Stanford University - one of the worlds leading research and academic institutions. This role supports University IT (UIT) an 800-person technology organization delivering more than 100 services across Stanford. The Communications Specialist will develop strategic user-focused communications to support technology initiatives service adoption and organizational change.

As a W-2 employee you will have access to health benefits including medical dental and vision insurance.

• Develop and execute communications strategies supporting IT services system changes and project initiatives.

• Create content across digital channels - including website email campaigns newsletters internal messaging and branded assets.

• Produce clear engaging technical and user-focused documentation including FAQs help guides job aids onboarding toolkits and self-service materials.

• Ensure messaging aligns with Stanford brand standards and accessibility requirements.

• Support change management communications to increase awareness adoption and user readiness.

• Write review edit and proofread content developed by internal stakeholders and contractors.

• Collaborate closely with project managers developers service owners and communications teams.

• Track and manage communication workflows deadlines ticket requests and project deliverables.

• Recommend improvements to message strategy content delivery and user experience.

• Bachelors Degree and a minimum of 5 years of communications experience or equivalent.

• Strong writing editing storytelling content strategy and presentation skills.

• Ability to manage multiple projects timelines and stakeholders in a collaborative environment.

• Experience executing multichannel communications campaigns.

• High emotional intelligence professional judgment adaptability and relationship-building skills.

• Ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear user-friendly messaging.

• Communications experience within IT technology higher education or research environments.

• Experience with Drupal web content publishing HTML/CSS or CMS platforms.

• Familiarity with digital accessibility inclusive writing and AP Style.

• Graphic design or visual communications experience (Adobe Creative Suite Canva).

• Experience with collaboration or productivity tools (Slack Trello AirTable Google Workspace).

• Knowledge of change management methodologies and communication frameworks.

• Remote or hybrid - non-local candidates welcome.

• Must be available during core CA business hours.

• Standard office computer-based work environment requiring strong attention to detail.

Tekberry offers a $100 referral bonus for referrals leading to successful placements!

Tekberry Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin protected veteran status disability or any other protected category under applicable laws.

Tekberry Inc. is a Certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and Certified Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE).

By submitting your resume you consent to receive communications from our organization via text message - all texts are sent by real people who look forward to connecting with you!

Explore more opportunities:

#INDHP