Senior Communications Specialist - Marketing and Communications at The University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston, Texas

Job Description:

Description

Minimum Qaulifications:

Bachelor's degree with minimum five years' experience in public relations, journalism or a related field.



Job Description:



Supports the university's strategic priorities by employing a broad range of communications and public relations skills, including writing, editing, presentations, still photography and video, social media and communications planning, to inform and engage internal and/or external audiences. Position includes direct communication with target audiences, as well as activities that facilitate communication by executives, programs and departments.

Job Duties:

• Help develop comprehensive communications plans related to a variety of institutional priorities, initiatives, events and issues affecting the university.


• Increase awareness of UTMB and its mission through strategic media pitches, news releases, newsletter articles, one-pagers and other communications.


• With Director of Media Relations, serve as official liaison to external news media for all UTMB activities; efforts include but are not limited to arranging interviews, responding to requests for information and escorting media on UTMB property.


• Work with agency of record to amplify media relations outcomes on targeted topics.


• Help plan, produce and distribute internal and external communications regarding emergencies and crises with potential to affect business operations and/or institutional reputation.


• Proactively manage content of institutional web sites and social media accounts targeted to news media and internal audiences.


• Develop talking points/scripts, messages, presentations, background sheets and other communications support materials for the President and other UTMB leaders, as appropriate.


• Review materials produced for executive leadership by others to ensure accuracy, proper tone/voice, and consistency with institutional style and message platforms.


• Manage daily operations of internal communications program, including service on Internal Communications Council, and production and statewide distribution of weekly leader talking points.


• Produce print and electronic versions of monthly employee newsletter, including maintaining editorial balance consistent with institutional priorities; reporting, writing and editing features; coordinating visuals to accompany stories; and managing production and distribution process.


• Translate complex scientific and medical information into engaging stories for general readership.


• Develop and maintain strong source networks throughout the institution in order to proactively pursue relevant stories in a timely manner.


• Coordinate with Enterprise Support and Department Support communicators to ensure consistency of messaging across the institution.


• Write for major institutional publications, as appropriate.


• Perform basic photography and videography tasks, as appropriate.


• Adheres to internal controls and reporting structure.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• Excellent written, oral and interpersonal communication skills


• Strong interviewing and fact-finding skills


• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy


• High level of sensitivity to confidential information


• Independent planning and problem-solving skills


• Proven ability to maintain productivity and professionalism when working under multiple deadlines in a fast-paced, high-change environment


• Comfort with electronic media, including web content-management system and social media applications


• Ability to work effectively and directly with people at all levels of the institution


• Consumer-level photography and video skills


• Familiarity with PowerPoint


• Familiarity with design principles (for positions that include newsletter production and/or branding activities)

Preferred Experience:

Seven years media relations and/or social media management

Preferred Education:

Master's Degree with relevant concentration

Salary Range:

Actual salary commensurate with experience.

Qualifications

Equal Employment Opportunity

UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a VEVRAA Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance women, minorities, protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Primary Location

:United States-Texas-Galveston

Work Locations

:0149 - Administration Bldg301 University Blvd.Administration Building, rm 5.113Galveston77555-0149

Job

:Media & Communications

Organization

:President's Office BusGrpFull-Time

Shift

:Day Job

Employee Status

:Regular

Job Level

:Team Lead / Technical

Job Posting

:May 7, 2021, 8:46:38 PM Apply Now