Communications Coordinator

Responsibilities

• Manage communications initiatives for ISCI, ranging from web communications, content development, training documents and resources, audiovisual creation, publication management, and social media.
• Lead and advise Initiative on the development of effective communications strategies; manage and execute projects as assigned.
• Organize, structure, and design tools that convey and simplify complex information for diverse audiences such researchers, public health departments, community-based organizations, etc.
• Research, compile, and disseminate external events and media related to implementation science and the Ending the HIV Epidemic initiative.
• Produce, test, and deploy specific communications tactics, such as email newsletters.
• Create communications and educational activities, training videos, infographics, events, presentations, marketing, etc., that build partner relationships and encourage collaboration.
• Coordinate the development and dissemination of collateral materials such as videos, programs, posters, invitations, etc.
• Promote Initiative using broadcast email, websites, social media, advertising, etc.
• Analyze information and recommend metrics to determine success of communications initiatives.
• Create associated reports.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Digital Marketing Communications or similar
• 4 years of work experience developing multimedia marketing plans inclusive of offline media, digital, content, and events
• Advanced experience producing content with Adobe Suite, Mailchimp, and Wordpress/Campuspress
• Experience using Microsoft SharePoint, Microsoft Teams, Microsoft Planner, and Microsoft Office tools
• Relevant certification in Communications, Public Relations, or related field (e.g. HubSpot marketing certifications, APR, etc.)
• Experience working in implementation science, program evaluation, and/or quality improvement
• Experience working in the HIV field
• Experience working in an academic setting

Benefits

• At Northwestern, we are proud to provide meaningful and competitive benefits. The available benefits package for this position will include health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance; paid vacation and holidays; paid medical/sick and parental leave; tuition benefits for the employee and dependents; pre-tax and flex spending accounts for commuting and dependent care; generous retirement savings options; and wellness programs. For a comprehensive overview of available benefits, including eligibility details, visit us at https://www.northwestern.edu/hr/benefits/index.html to learn more.