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1.  Develops and manages forward-looking strategic communications with video and social media to enhance Yale's reputation and communicate Yale's messages. 2.  Produces multimedia content. Identify topics with compelling visual and audio elements to create stories that exploit those qualities, using video, podcasts, infographics, slideshows and other media as appropriate. 3.  Works with communications colleagues throughout the school and university to highlight the work of researchers, create a high profile presence, and reach new audiences. 4.  Builds relationships with faculty, administrators, departments and students and maintains contact with communications professionals and monitors trending news topics. 5. Conceptualizes and writes creative posts across all social media platforms, including Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube, and other accounts.6.  Participates in regular editorial/content meetings. Propose story ideas to senior leadership. 7.  Regularly attends scientific talks on diverse topics to stay up-to-date on research trends at Yale and beyond.

Preferred Education:  Bachelor's degree in communications, interactive media, media studies, journalism, public relations, or other relevant field. Previous work experience at a university. Previous experience in an entrepreneurial environment. Video and photo editing experience. Demonstrated ability to utilize social media and web analytics to improve communication strategy.

Preferred Education, Experience and Skills:  Bachelor's degree in communications, interactive media, media studies, journalism, public relations, or other relevant field. Previous work experience at a university. Previous experience in an entrepreneurial environment. Video and photo editing experience. Demonstrated ability to utilize social media and web analytics to improve communication strategy.

Required Skill/ability 5:  Sense of humor, willingness to experiment and to succeed or to fail gracefully and learn in equal measure, ability to think innovatively about problems and opportunities, and a desire to engage with students, staff, and faculty with curiosity and openness.

Posting Position Title:  Associate Communications Officer

Required Skill/ability 3:  Familiarity with technical communications tools, such as content management systems (Hootsuite, Drupal), Photoshop, Canva, and other content creation tools. Familiarity with digital accessibility practices.

Work Week:  Standard (M-F equal number of hours per day)

University Job Title:  Assistant Director, Digital Communications

Required Skill/ability 1:  Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing; including the ability to write clear, concise and effective public information materials.

Required Skill/ability 4:  Experience in an educational or training environment teaching digital communications skills to students at any level.

Required Skill/ability 2:  High level of strategic thinking, organizational skills, personal initiative, and innovation with strong attention to detail. Ability to evaluate and solve communication needs quickly. Demonstrated ability to prioritize projects, both independently and in consultation with supervisor, and manage multiple projects to deadline in a fast-paced work environment.

Bachelor's degree and minimum of two years of experience in writing, social media, digital journalism (e.g., video, audio blogging, etc.) or an equivalent combination of education and experience.