Communication Specialist Ii

Description

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Summary:

The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at UNC Chapel Hill is recruiting a communications specialist position to support the marketing and communications needs of the department. This position will oversee the department's web presence (including social media); assist with writing annual publications and monthly newsletters; and be responsible for the overall visibility for the department's clinical and research activities.

This is a remote position that may require periodic on-site work at the UNC Medical Center in Chapel Hill.

Responsibilities:
1. Overseeing the ongoing maintenance and development of the OBGYN department website.
2. Managing all departmental social media accounts (Facebook, twitter, etc.), including generating content, ensuring a consistent presence, etc.
3. Developing content (stories, articles, press releases, etc.) to promote activities within the department (clinical, educational, and research) to the general public and various media outlets.
4. Writing and editing content for departmental and divisional newsletters.
5. Create an annual "year in review" publication for the department.
6. Creating or coordinating the creation of multimedia projects to support educational requirement and enhance visibility for the department.
7. Working independently to develop new ideas/methods for the team (including operational efficiency, outreach efforts, media relations, reputation management, use of social media, web improvements, etc.).

The ideal candidate will:

* have outstanding writing, oral and interpersonal skills
* have proven ability to develop articles and generate social media content
* have a minimum 3 years of communications/writing experience
* have the ability to develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders including those within the institution, such as clinicians, nurses, researchers, and media members
* be able to handle multiple projects and priorities simultaneously with keen eye for detail
* have the ability to continuously identify unique opportunities to promote the UNC Department of ObGyn's research and clinical activities
* have experience in photography and video development, including editing
* have shown an ability to work well in a team environment and independently, while being results driven
* have knowledge and be interested in medical and health care issues

Other information:
Education Requirements:
* Bachelor's degree in Journalism, English, Public Relations, Marketing or related field.
Licensure/Certification Requirements:
* No licensure or certification required.
Professional Experience Requirements:
* Three (3) year of experience in communications, public relations, marketing or related field.
Knowledge/Skills/and Abilities Requirements:
* Strong verbal and written communication skills; strong customer service skills.

Legal Employer: STATE

Entity: UNC Faculty Physicians

Organization Unit: SOM Ob/Gyn

Work Type: Full Time

Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00

Salary Range: $25.94 - $32.43 per hour (minimum to midpoint)

Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equity.

Work Assignment Type: Onsite

Work Schedule: Day Job

Location of Job: US:NC:Chapel Hill

Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: Yes

This is a State position employed by UNC Health Care System.

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
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