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University of Washington · 10 hours ago

Communications Specialist

Greater Seattle Area

Full-time

Hybrid

Entry, Mid Level

$66K/yr - $75K/yr

2+ years exp

The University of Washington is a prestigious institution known for its commitment to improving lives and fostering diversity. They are seeking a Communications Specialist to manage internal and external communications and marketing for the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Sports Medicine, focusing on content management, brand management, and collaboration with departmental leadership.

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Responsibilities

Produce original content for use across multiple channels, including the Departmental website, newsletters, annual report, and social media—that provides a robust and compelling narrative around UW Orthopaedic Surgery & Sports Medicine

Collaboratively curate and edit content from Departmental and partner sources

Manage editorial calendar in partnership with multiple Departmental stakeholders

Coordinate upkeep of dynamic and static website content in conjunction with the Department’s Information Technology team

Support social media channels to increase awareness of Departmental activities, build partner relationships, engage key audiences, and integrate with the Departmental website

Research, write, and edit original content to communicate the Department’s activities and mission, for distribution via its website, newsletters, annual report, etc.; and

Partner with the Vice Chair of Research and research coordinators to develop original content highlighting research activities across the Department

Partner with the clinical vice chairs to develop original content highlighting clinical research as well as clinical activities and initiatives across the Department

Own the production and coordination of weekly and monthly newsletters

Work collaboratively with the Chair’s Office and the Assistant to the Chair to support communications needs

Contribute to new hires and event announcements, as well as other cross-departmental communications; and

Assist with the development of executive leadership presentations and communications

Maintain library of brand resources, including PowerPoint and Word templates, logos, and images

Assist in the development of departmental communication styles and standards while adhering to UW and UW Medicine standards; and

Maintain regular communication with UW, UW Medicine, and other marketing contacts to stay current on information and shared resources

Performing other related duties and managing special projects, as assigned, to support the mission and strategic initiatives of the Department

Qualification

Content ManagementBrand ManagementSocial Media ProficiencyMicrosoft Office ProficiencyGraphic DesignInterpersonal SkillsProblem-SolvingProject Management

Required

Bachelor's Degree in Communications, Marketing, Journalism, or a related field

Two years of experience in marketing, communications, or a related field

Superior writing and editing skills for a broad spectrum of communication channels

Excellent proofreading and editing abilities

Proficiency with social media, including Twitter (X) and LinkedIn

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to establish and maintain cooperative, effective, and professional working relationships

Ability to set priorities, take initiative, problem-solve, and handle multiple projects

Desire to support the Department's mission of improving the health of its constituency

Equivalent experience can substitute for the degree requirement

Preferred

Proficiency with Microsoft Office including Teams, Google Cloud Services, and Adobe Creative Cloud (Illustrator, Photoshop, Acrobat) or ability and willingness to learn

Experience working in higher education or within a complex organization

Experience with basic graphic design work for print, web, and email

Familiarity with Google Analytics, SEO, html, and social media