Communications Specialist

Specific Duties & Responsibilities:

Promotional Material Preparation:

Assists in writing, editing and placing promotional materials for print, broadcast and digital media, including feature stories, columns, pitches and news releases, in coordination with WSE Communications staff. Assists on various newsletters including developing story ideas, editing and working with WSE Communications staff. Selects artwork, graphics pictures, and illustrations and designs layout.

Assesses, reviews, and posts all materials for news and publications on the related websites. Researches and assesses productivity of web- based activities. Posts strategic news and information through all social sites and appropriate platforms.

Prepares postings of digital promotional materials (photos, stories, etc). Assists in the coordination of in-house digital photography.

Develops and design marketing materials (brochures, signage, promotional merchandise) for conferences, special events, lecture series for department and institute as well as school-wide efforts and recruiting events. Coordinates and executes all logistics for special events in accordance with WSE event guidelines.

Miscellaneous:

Helps execute media and/or marketing campaigns in line with WSE marketing and communications office. Ensures all communications projects and marketing efforts comply with University Branding Guidelines and JHU Use of Name Guidelines. Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications (Mandatory):

Bachelor's Degree in related field. Two years full-time professional experience. Advanced degree may substitute for required experience, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism, Marketing, Writing, Media Relations, Public Relations preferred.
• Three or more years related experience in science journalism and digital communications.

• Experience with web content management.
• Experience with social media and communications platforms.
• Experience with Word Press, Adobe Creative Suite and Google Analytics.

Special Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Ability to translate complex concepts into engaging messaging for key audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to write engaging content clearly and concisely.
Proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook. Knowledge of regional and national print, broadcast and electronic media outlets, and social networking, including web-based and online media/information sites. Demonstrated ability to build collaborative working relationships and identify, assess, and meet diverse client needs. Ability to organize workflow, prioritize and manage multiple projects with minimal direction, meet deadlines, think critically and creatively, andexercise sound judgment.

• Will be responsible for some event costs and budgeting. Amounts will vary for each event.
• Some budgetary responsibility for marketing materials and advertising.

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 the 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.

Classified Title: Communications Specialist
Role/Level/Range: ATP/03/PB
Starting Salary Range: $43,965 - $60,390 annually (commensurate with experience)
Employee group: Full Time
Schedule: M-F 8:00 - 4:30
Exempt Status: Exempt
Location: ​​​​​​​Homewood Campus
Department name: ​​​​​​​Department of Computer Science
Personnel area: Whiting School of Engineering

The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check.

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