Communication Specialist II - Academic and Clinical Research Capability

Responsibilities

• Manages departmental website content and updates in line with UNC-Chapel Hill, UNC School of Medicine and UNC Health guidance, supporting faculty, research, and academic initiatives.
• Carries out communications plans made for special events
• Writes and assists in the preparation of publications such as brochures, booklets, alumni materials, and employee or special constituent newsletters, and contributes to major reports (e.g., annual reports).
• Collaborates with photographers and other creative resources in producing content (e.g., coordinating graphics, photography or videography as needed)
• Supports internal communications to staff and clinical staff through newsletters, meetings, posters, bulletins, etc.
• Writes and posts social media content on department specific channels, collaborates with social media colleagues on strategy and analytics.
• Supports media relations by helping with the creation of news releases, responding to media inquiries, assisting in the preparation for news conferences, and supporting web and database media relationships.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Journalism, English, Public Relations, Marketing, Science or related field.
• No licensure or certification required.
• Three (3) year of experience in communications, public relations, marketing or related field.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; strong customer service skills.