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Communications Associate

Johns Hopkins Technology Ventures (JHTV) supports the commercialization of university technology through technology licensing, the development of spon-sored research agreements and venture creation. JHTV serves as a business advisor to investigators at all nine schools of the university whose research has commercial potential and provides a set of specific resources to aid them, includ-ing IP protection, technology analysis, marketing and licensing support, transla-tional and venture funding support, physical space though its FastForward inno-vation hubs, and professional services (e.g. mentorship, pro bono legal and ac-counting services, and educational programming).


We are seeking a Communications Associate. The Johns Hopkins Technology Ventures (JHTV) is seeking a highly detailed and organized individual to join our Marketing and Communications team as a Communications Associate. Reporting to the Director of Marketing, they will be responsible for working within JHTV and with university communications colleagues to maximize Johns Hopkins’ reputa-tion as a translationally-oriented and productive institution with a robust entrepre-neurial ecosystem. This person will pitch and position the division (JHTV), JHU, and Baltimore for various audiences including students, faculty, alumni, inves-tors/industry partners, startups, and the broader public.


Primary areas of responsibility

This role involves creating high-quality content that will take various forms (long-form storytelling, speechwriting, educational materials) and primary responsibility for digital media communications (social media, newsletters, website content). The incumbent will also serve as the media relations representative for JHTV, managing incoming requests as well as actively pitching stories. This will involve a high level of coordination with the “central” communications teams at Johns Hopkins University and Johns Hopkins Medicine as well as with communications colleagues in divisions campuswide.


Specific Duties & Responsibilities

  • Content Development (50%) Create and edit written materials, including articles, press releases, newsletters, speeches, and social media content. Develop and maintain content calendars to ensure timely and relevant communications. Ensure all content aligns with the organization’s tone, style, and messaging guidelines.
  • Media Relations and Third-Party Requests (20%) Build and maintain rela-tionships with media contacts. Coordinate and manage media inquiries and interviews. Create media briefings for JHTV staff. Monitor media cov-erage and develop strategies to enhance media presence.
  • General & Miscellaneous (20%) Project Management: Manage communi-cation projects from conception to completion; Coordinate with cross-
  • functional teams to achieve project goals; Monitor project timelines and budgets to ensure successful delivery. Measurement and Reporting: Track and analyze the effectiveness of communication efforts; Provide regular reports on communication metrics and KPIs; Use data to inform and im-prove communication strategies.
  • Communications Strategy (10%) Assist the JHTV Marketing & Communi-cations team in the development of clear, consistent, cohesive messaging and support the development and execution of a JHTV communications strategy. Liaise with communications colleagues across the university, in particular with the JHU Media Relations team, to align on messaging and strategies. Conduct research and ongoing engagement with the campus research community, the local innovation ecosystem, and broad technolo-gy/market trends to identify communications opportunities and update strategies.


Special Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

  • Knowledge of social and mobile media, including Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), and LinkedIn.
  • Understanding of CRM software, CMS platforms (WordPress), Adobe Cre-ative Suite, Microsoft Office, Google Analytics, Mailchimp or other email platforms, other tracking tools, social media and digital marketing plat-forms.
  • Ability to translate vision into actions through communications, projects and relationships.
  • Excellent organization and planning skills with the ability to navigate multi-ple projects and priorities with strong problem-solving ability.
  • Exceptional ability to build relationships with employees at all levels of the organization, to be influential and to perform in a broad range of environ-ments.
  • Effective communicator with excellent written and verbal communication experience, experience editing/providing feedback on the work of others.
  • Demonstrated versatility in writing styles, including copy for marketing col-lateral, social media posts, and feature stories for web.
  • Outstanding interpersonal and collaboration skills, with a high degree of professionalism and the ability to exercise good judgment, diplomacy, and discretion, with diverse populations and situations.
  • Analytical skills—able to leverage data to inform both marketing and com-munications decisions.
  • Project management—demonstrated initiative, problem solving, attention to detail and team management skills.
  • Strong collaboration and team skills.


Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor's Degree in related field.
  • Four years related experience.
  • Additional education may substitute for required experience, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.


Preferred Qualifications
  • U.S. Citizen or Legal Permanent Resident required due to federal export controls.
  • Experience with heavily technical / scientific writing.
  • Basic understanding of graphic design principles.

 

 

Classified Title: Communications Associate 
Role/Level/Range: ATP/04/PD  
Starting Salary Range: $62,900-$110,100 ($86,500 targeted commensurate w/experience) 
Employee group: Full Time 
Schedule: M-F 8:30AM-5:00PM 
Exempt Status: Exempt 
Location: School of Medicine Campus 
Department name: ​​​​​​​Business Development 
Personnel area: Academic and Business Centers 

 

 

Total Rewards
The referenced base salary range represents the low and high end of Johns Hopkins University’s salary range for this position. Not all candidates will be eligible for the upper end of the salary range. Exact salary will ultimately depend on multiple factors, which may include the successful candidate's geographic location, skills, work experience, market conditions, education/training and other qualifications. Johns Hopkins offers a total rewards package that supports our employees' health, life, career and retirement. More information can be found here: https://hr.jhu.edu/benefits-worklife/.

Education and Experience Equivalency
Please refer to the job description above to see which forms of equivalency are permitted for this position. If permitted, equivalencies will follow these guidelines: JHU Equivalency Formula: 30 undergraduate degree credits (semester hours) or 18 graduate degree credits may substitute for one year of experience. Additional related experience may substitute for required education on the same basis. For jobs where equivalency is permitted, up to two years of non-related college course work may be applied towards the total minimum education/experience required for the respective job.

Applicants Completing Studies
Applicants who do not meet the posted requirements but are completing their final academic semester/quarter will be considered eligible for employment and may be asked to provide additional information confirming their academic completion date.

Background Checks
The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check. Johns Hopkins is committed to hiring individuals with a justice-involved background, consistent with applicable policies and current practice. A prior criminal history does not automatically preclude candidates from employment at Johns Hopkins University. In accordance with applicable law, the university will review, on an individual basis, the date of a candidate's conviction, the nature of the conviction and how the conviction relates to an essential job-related qualification or function.

Diversity and Inclusion
The Johns Hopkins University values diversity, equity and inclusion and advances these through our key strategic framework, the JHU Roadmap on Diversity and Inclusion.

Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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Accommodation Information
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Vaccine Requirements
Johns Hopkins University strongly encourages, but no longer requires, at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. The COVID-19 vaccine does not apply to positions located in the State of Florida. We still require all faculty, staff, and students to receive the seasonal flu vaccine. Exceptions to the COVID and flu vaccine requirements may be provided to individuals for religious beliefs or medical reasons. Requests for an exception must be submitted to the JHU vaccination registry. This change does not apply to the School of Medicine (SOM). SOM hires must be fully vaccinated with an FDA COVID-19 vaccination and provide proof of vaccination status. For additional information, applicants for SOM positions should visit https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/coronavirus/covid-19-vaccine/ and all other JHU applicants should visit https://covidinfo.jhu.edu/health-safety/covid-vaccination-information/.

The following additional provisions may apply, depending upon campus. Your recruiter will advise accordingly.
The pre-employment physical for positions in clinical areas, laboratories, working with research subjects, or involving community contact requires documentation of immune status against Rubella (German measles), Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Varicella (chickenpox), Hepatitis B and documentation of having received the Tdap (Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) vaccination. This may include documentation of having two (2) MMR vaccines; two (2) Varicella vaccines; or antibody status to these diseases from laboratory testing. Blood tests for immunities to these diseases are ordinarily included in the pre-employment physical exam except for those employees who provide results of blood tests or immunization documentation from their own health care providers. Any vaccinations required for these diseases will be given at no cost in our Occupational Health office.
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