West Virginia University · 1 day ago
(Hybrid) Communications Specialist - WVU Cancer Institute
Morgantown, WV
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expWest Virginia University is currently accepting applications for a Communications Specialist at the WVU Cancer Institute. The role involves developing high-quality editorial content and collaborating with various teams to promote cancer research and programs, manage communications, and support events.
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Responsibilities
Serves as a key member of the Cancer Institute Communications and Marketing team, demonstrating a high level of writing, research and editing skills for an array of projects, including feature stories, bios, web/video content, social media communication, fact sheets, news releases, scripts, talking points and other communication
Promotes wider public recognition, awareness and support of the WVU Cancer Institute, activities and accomplishments of healthcare providers, researchers and patients
Assists with the development of internal communication for a broad audience to ensure the Cancer Institute team is informed about key decisions, news, activities and events
Works collaboratively with the Health Sciences Comm/Marketing team to develop and execute story ideas that showcase research efforts specific to the Cancer Institute
Proofreads and edits critical correspondence for the Cancer Institute, as assigned
Supports Cancer Institute faculty, healthcare providers and team members with communications and events, as well as digital and social media strategy/communication
Maintains regular and frequent contact with sources in the WVU Health System, clinics, departments and centers to solicit relevant information to highlight and promote Cancer Institute achievements through distribution of news releases, opinion pieces, web features and other communication vehicles. This would include soliciting and reviewing faculty research reports, grant summaries, campus documents, specialized journals and newsletters and conducting person-to-person interviews to develop written copy meeting institutional marketing and communication objectives
Develops multimedia content, including digital video, audio and still photography when assigned
Works closely with Cancer Institute colleagues and others to ensure all materials are properly branded using the WVU Medicine brand/style/trademark guidelines
Identifies and pursues story placement on local and national levels (as appropriate) and responds to inquiries by news media when assigned
Assists, as needed, with WVU Medicine and Cancer Institute event, as assigned. Facilitates production of publicity materials for events and other unit activities
Manages and mentors student interns/writers in developing, writing and revising content to meet deadlines. Organizes and coordinates the work of other staff and students as assigned
Develops and delivers trainings to WVU Cancer Institute health care experts and staff regarding communications practices and branding
Maintains positive relations with public, state and federal officials, as well as WVU (including HSC), WVU Medicine and constituency groups and stakeholders
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in journalism, communications, public relations, or related field required
A minimum of two (2) years of experience in one of the following: News, communication, marketing, advertising, or public relations program for a healthcare organization, college, news media organization, government agency, business, or other large knowledge-based organization, or interviewing, writing, editing, or media relations experience
Any equivalent combination and related education and/or experience will be considered
All qualifications must be met by the time of employment
Valid driver's license as local and regional travel may be required
Preferred
Master's degree preferred
Benefits
37.5-hour work week
13 paid holidays (staff holiday calendar)
24 annual leave (vacation) days per year (employee leave)
18 sick days per year (for when you’re ill, for when you need time to care for sick family, for your own, or your family’s, regularly scheduled medical appointments. Who is family for the purpose of this leave? A lot of people in your life including immediate relatives and in-laws as well as others considered to be members of your household living under the same roof)
WVU offers a range of health insurance and other benefits
401(a) retirement savings with 6% employee contribution match, eligibility to continue health insurance, and other retiree perks. Looking for more retirement benefits information? Check out retirement health insurance benefits, retirement income, and FAQ’s.
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Company
West Virginia University
West Virginia University offers academic programs in order to earn bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral degrees.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$20.97MKey Investors
National Institute of Nursing ResearchU.S. Department of AgricultureU.S. Department of Commerce
2025-02-01Grant· $2.7M
2024-10-29Grant· $7.82M
2024-09-17Grant· $0.72M
Leadership Team
Lori Hazlehurst
Professor Pharmaceutical Sciences
Michael Benson
President and Professor of History
Recent News
2025-12-12
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