1. Brand & Communications Strategy. Develops and executes public relations strategy, output, and performance for the department with the goal of increasing media impressions in local, national, industry-specific and alumni media. Creates communications strategy to showcase top technologies available for license. Ensures consistent look and tone for all department communications, including written content, website and social media. 2. Media Relations. Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with media representatives. Identifies opportunities to work with other the departments, university publications and the Office of Public Affairs to develop and publicize stories. 3. Content Creation. Assesses the University faculty inventions and student startups for newsworthiness and create compelling news and public relations content. Creates engaging, dynamic content for the public, including press releases, blog articles, website updates, newsletter articles and social media. 4. Outreach. Manages delivery channels for newsworthy content, including updating and maintaining the department websites, social media accounts, and articles for email newsletters, and creating video, print, and on-campus events. Creates websites that embed existing content from Yale and external sites (publications related to the technology, videos featuring inventor, profile on Yale Bulletin and Calendar innovators webpage). 5. Other. Seeks out, negotiates with and recommends external organizations that can provide services that optimize both the cost and functionality of the new communications strategy. Ensures that all communications conform to the University guidelines. Hires student workers as needed to assist in producing copy. May perform other duties as assigned.
Preferred Education: MS degree in Environmental Science with emphasis in urban ecology. Experience with developing and implementing a communications program. 5 years (combined) experience in community service, research, education, and outreach. Experience leading international stakeholders in education related to achieving sustainable forest management and conservation worldwide.
Preferred Education, Experience and Skills: MS degree in Environmental Science with emphasis in urban ecology. Experience with developing and implementing a communications program. 5 years (combined) experience in community service, research, education, and outreach. Experience leading international stakeholders in education related to achieving sustainable forest management and conservation worldwide.
Required Skill/ability 5:
A broad understanding of university culture, with excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work with a wide range of constituents. Ability to interact with faculty, researchers, staff, and students to accurately interpret and present their message to a broad audience.
Position is located in New Haven, and the work is in person.
Posting Position Title: Communications Officer 1
Required Skill/ability 3: Strong written, editorial, and oral communication skills. Self-starter, strong work ethic, and ability to work both collaboratively and independently in an organized and productive manner on deadline. Well-developed presentation and organizational skills. Fluency in English.
Work Week: Standard (M-F equal number of hours per day)
University Job Title: Hixon Center Communications Manager
Required Skill/ability 1: Skilled in writing media releases, web content, marketing copy, news stories, and magazine-style, longer-form articles and profiles, and other communication materials with attention to facts, detail, and context.
Required Skill/ability 4: Developed organization, advocacy, and supervisory skills. Ability to work under pressure, be constructively proactive, successfully manage multiple projects and meet tight deadlines.
Required Skill/ability 2: Experience with different social media platforms, including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and other emerging platforms.
Bachelor's Degree in a related field and four years of experience in website design, production, marketing, project management or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Internal Number: 74633BR
About Yale University
Yale University is an American private Ivy League research university located in New Haven, Connecticut. Founded in 1701 in the Colony of Connecticut, the university is the third-oldest institution of higher education in the United States.
