Communications Specialist
- Employer
- Johns Hopkins University
- Location
- Maryland, United States
- Salary
- Salary Not Specified
- Date posted
- Jan 25, 2023
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- Position Type
- Administrative, Business & Administrative Affairs, Public Relations & Marketing (Campus), Editing & Publications Management
- Employment Type
- Full Time
Join a talented and growing team in University Communications to help tell our community and the world about some of the important work happening at one of the worlds leading universities—including difference-making investments in the student experience; diversity, equity, and inclusion; the Baltimore community; and strengthening democracy in the U.S. and around the world.
Johns Hopkins seeks an effective, enterprising, versatile, creative, and nimble Communications Specialist to help chronicle the daily activities of the university. You will work with peers in communications and partners across the institution to learn and write about some of our most important strategic priorities and the people behind them, promoting understanding and appreciation of Johns Hopkins by developing engaging stories.
The successful candidate will have creative ideas about how to best tell these stories and help them find an audience, cultivating strong relationships across the university and working closely with colleagues in video, photography, social media, and design. They will be proactive, personable, curious, and have demonstrated experience writing effectively about the activities and strategic priorities of a major organization.
The successful candidate will also perform other duties as assigned to advance the mission of University Communications.
Specific Duties & Responsibilities
- Identify and develop compelling stories about the work and key strategic initiatives of the university and the activities of its students, faculty, and staff.
- Write brief news stories about a wide range of university activities, with a focus on university administration and the work of the Office of Economic Development and Community. Partnerships, the Office of Government and Community Affairs, the Office of Diversity and Inclusion, and other groups.
- Regularly contribute ideas to content planning and brainstorming discussions.
- Proactively collaborate with communications colleagues to create compelling digital packages with video, audio, photos, illustrations and/or infographics.
- Edit, proofread, and produce content for publication on the universitys news website.
- Contribute to the development of newsletters and other editorial materials as needed.
Special Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
- Familiarity and experience with A.P. style.
- Ability to work with web content management systems, such as
Drupal or WordPress.
- Ability to communicate effectively via social media.
- Experience editing photos in Photoshop or other similar
software.
- Experience with metrics performance tracking systems, particularly Google Analytics.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in related field.
- Two years related experience.
- Advanced degree may substitute for required experience, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.
Preferred Qualifications
- Strong news judgment and demonstrated skills in reporting, writing, and/or editing.
- Strong interpersonal communications skills with individuals of all levels in an organization.
- Strong organizational, multitasking, and time-management skills.
- Fast-paced, efficient mode of working and high productivity.
- Attention to detail and accuracy.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and work flexible hours (including evenings and weekends, as necessary)
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with people of diverse backgrounds.
Classified Title: Communications Specialist
Role/Level/Range: ATP/03/PB
Starting Salary Range: $44,850-$61,600-$78,360 Annually
(Commensurate with experience)
Employee group: Full Time
Schedule: Monday-Friday/ 8:30am - 5:00pm
Exempt Status: Exempt
Location: Hybrid/JH at Keswick
Department name: University Communications
Personnel area: University Administration
Total Rewards
The referenced salary range is based on Johns Hopkins University’s
good faith belief at the time of posting. Actual compensation may
vary based on factors such as geographic location, work experience,
market conditions, education/training and skill level. Johns
Hopkins offers a total rewards package that supports our employees'
health, life, career and retirement. More information can be found
here: https://hr.jhu.edu/benefits-worklife/
Please refer to the job description above to see which forms of equivalency are permitted for this position. If permitted, equivalencies will follow these guidelines:
JHU Equivalency Formula: 30 undergraduate degree credits (semester
hours) or 18 graduate degree credits may substitute for one year of
experience. Additional related experience may substitute for
required education on the same basis. For jobs where equivalency is
permitted, up to two years of non-related college course work may
be applied towards the total minimum education/experience required
for the respective job.
**Applicants who do not meet the posted requirements but are
completing their final academic semester/quarter will be considered
eligible for employment and may be asked to provide additional
information confirming their academic completion date.
The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a
pre-employment background check. Johns Hopkins is committed to
hiring individuals with a justice-involved background, consistent
with applicable policies and current practice. A prior criminal
history does not automatically preclude candidates from employment
at Johns Hopkins University. In accordance with applicable law, the
university will review, on an individual basis, the date of a
candidate’s conviction, the nature of the conviction and how the
conviction relates to an essential job-related qualification or
function.
The Johns Hopkins University values diversity, equity and inclusion and advances these through our key strategic framework, the JHU Roadmap on Diversity and Inclusion.
Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
EEO is the Law
Learn more:
https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/migrated_files/employers/poster_screen_reader_optimized.pdf
Accommodation Information
If you are interested in applying for employment with The Johns Hopkins University and require special assistance or accommodation during any part of the pre-employment process, please contact the Talent Acquisition Office at jhurecruitment@jhu.edu. For TTY users, call via Maryland Relay or dial 711. For more information about workplace accommodations or accessibility at Johns Hopkins University, please visit accessibility.jhu.edu.
Johns Hopkins has mandated COVID-19 and influenza vaccines, as applicable. Exceptions to the COVID and flu vaccine requirements may be provided to individuals for religious beliefs or medical reasons. Requests for an exception must be submitted to the JHU vaccination registry. For additional information, applicants for SOM positions should visit https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/coronavirus/covid-19-vaccine/ and all other JHU applicants should visit https://covidinfo.jhu.edu/health-safety/covid-vaccination-information/.
The following additional provisions may apply, depending on campus. Your recruiter will advise accordingly.
The pre-employment physical for positions in clinical areas, laboratories, working with research subjects, or involving community contact requires documentation of immune status against Rubella (German measles), Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Varicella (chickenpox), Hepatitis B and documentation of having received the Tdap (Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) vaccination. This may include documentation of having two (2) MMR vaccines; two (2) Varicella vaccines; or antibody status to these diseases from laboratory testing. Blood tests for immunities to these diseases are ordinarily included in the pre-employment physical exam except for those employees who provide results of blood tests or immunization documentation from their own health care providers. Any vaccinations required for these diseases will be given at no cost in our Occupational Health office.
Note: Job Postings are updated daily and remain online until filled.
The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check.
If you are interested in applying for employment with The Johns Hopkins University and require special assistance or accommodation during any part of the pre-employment process, please contact the HR Business Services Office at jhurecruitment@jhu.edu. For TTY users, call via Maryland Relay or dial 711.
The following additional provisions may apply depending on which campus you will work. Your recruiter will advise accordingly.
During the Influenza ("the flu") season, as a condition of employment, The Johns Hopkins Institutions require all employees who provide ongoing services to patients or work in patient care or clinical care areas to have an annual influenza vaccination or possess an approved medical or religious exception. Failure to meet this requirement may result in termination of employment.
The pre-employment physical for positions in clinical areas, laboratories, working with research subjects, or involving community contact requires documentation of immune status against Rubella (German measles), Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Varicella (chickenpox), Hepatitis B and documentation of having received the Tdap (Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) vaccination. This may include documentation of having two (2) MMR vaccines; two (2) Varicella vaccines; or antibody status to these diseases from laboratory testing. Blood tests for immunities to these diseases are ordinarily included in the pre-employment physical exam except for those employees who provide results of blood tests or immunization documentation from their own health care providers. Any vaccinations required for these diseases will be given at no cost in our Occupational Health office.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Note: Job Postings are updated daily and remain online until filled.
EEO is the Law
Learn more:
https://www1.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/eeoc_self_print_poster.pdf
Important legal information
http://hrnt.jhu.edu/legal.cfm
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