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.

Required Skill/ability 1:  Excellent writing and editing skills.

Required Skill/ability 2:  High level of strategic thinking, personal initiative, and innovation. Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment with multiple competing priorities and deadlines.

Required Skill/ability 3:  Excellent interpersonal skills, and ability to effectively deal with all levels within the organization.

Required Skill/ability 4:  High awareness of current events and trends affecting public opinion. Ability to evaluate and solve communication needs quickly.

Preferred Education:  Master's Degree in journalism, English, communications, marketing or related field. Proven experience in journalism, public/media relations, higher education, government, or a hospital system.

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

Posting Position Title:  Communications Officer 1

University Job Title:  Assistant Director, Communications

Preferred Education, Experience and Skills:  Master's Degree in journalism, English, communications, marketing or related field. Proven experience in journalism, public/media relations, higher education, government, or a hospital system.

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.

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