Communications Specialist - Bursky Public Health

Responsibilities

• Collect, create, edit, and publish content for the School of Public Health website and other digital platforms. Maintain current and accurate information across the site, including news, events, faculty and staff updates, research, education, student and community activities, leadership communications, and other school priorities.Develop and maintain workflows and editorial processes that ensure timely, accurate, accessible, and high-quality content. Monitor website content for accuracy, consistency, broken links, outdated information, and opportunities for improvement. Collaborate with web and communications colleagues to support the ongoing evolution of the school's digital presence.
• In collaboration with the rest of the communications team, develop and maintain an editorial calendar that coordinates content across the school's communications channels. Identify opportunities to amplify school priorities, faculty and student accomplishments, research, events, partnerships, and other activities.Work with faculty, staff, and leadership to gather information and then work with communications colleagues to develop story ideas, determine appropriate communications channels, and manage content from concept through publication. Balance planned content with timely and emerging communications needs.
• Own the day-to-day production and distribution of the School of Public Health’s newsletters and other recurring communications. Collect and edit submissions, coordinate approvals, maintain production schedules, and ensure timely distribution.Develop and maintain processes for recurring announcements, internal updates, event communications, and other routine communications needs. Serve as the primary point of contact for faculty and staff submitting content for inclusion in school communications.
• Ensure communications products are clear, accurate, accessible, consistent with the school’s voice and brand, and appropriate for their intended audiences. Support the development and refinement of templates, editorial standards, and content guidelines.
• 5%Monitor website, newsletter, and other digital content performance using available analytics and reporting tools. Prepare periodic reports and recommendations to inform content planning and improve audience engagement. Stay current on trends and emerging practices in digital content, social media, email communications, accessibility, search engine optimization, and higher education communications.
• Support communications projects and initiatives across the School of Public Health, including special campaigns, events, publications, and other priorities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree
• 3 Years Relevant Experience
• No specific certification/professional license is required for this position.
• A driver's license is not required for this position.

Preferred

• Experience developing and managing content across multiple communications channels, including websites, email newsletters, and other digital platforms.
• Experience working in higher education, healthcare, public health, research, or another complex organizational environment.
• Strong writing and editing experience, with demonstrated ability to translate complex information into clear, engaging content for a variety of audiences.
• Experience with content management systems, email marketing platforms, social media management tools, web analytics, and digital content production.
• Progressive Responsibility In The Area Of Marketing Communications (5 Years)
• Adobe Photoshop, Canva (Software), Content Editing, Copy Editing, Detail-Oriented, Digital Content Creation, Digital Marketing, Editing Process, Editorial Judgment, Figma, Graphic Layouts, Interpersonal Relationships, Meeting Deadlines, Microsoft Office, Oral Communications, Organizational Management (OM), Proofreading, Relationship Building, Service Oriented, Storytelling, Strategic Thinking, Visual Aesthetics, Web Analytics Tools, Working Independently, Written Communication

Benefits

• Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.
• Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.
• Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.
• WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.
• Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!
• We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child. Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs. Need adult care? We’ve got you covered.
• WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.