Communications Specialist
We are seeking a Communications Specialist who will be responsible for writing and producing communications work. Work closely with the marketing and communications team and collaborate with others. Contribute to the center or department’s integrated and comprehensive approach to brand building and providing support for engagement. Responsible for the communication and marketing of events and partnerships to both internal and external stakeholders ensuring engagement with the appropriate audience while maximizing visibility and recognition.
This role manages a wide range of marketing functions including campaign planning, email marketing, project coordination, branded collateral, and promotional swag. They ensure all brand materials are cohesive, timely, and aligned with the school’s visual identity and voice.
Specific Duties & Responsibilities
- Serve as the primary writer and editor for printed materials related to the area, events, and activities.
- Perform a variety of research, writing and digital production for communications vehicles.
- Write new material or contribute to writing a variety of communication media (e.g., website, proposals, summary reports, fact sheets, newsletters, marketing materials, correspondence, brochures).
- Conduct interviews and collect information to develop content for communication materials.
- Select visual assets to accompany written work.
- Coordinate, oversee, schedule, and make appropriate arrangements for production and distribution of communications materials. Serve as primary contact with vendors.
- May participate and contribute to planning and identifying content, theme, message, and tone.
- Implement project strategies and work plans as developed by project leadership and support team in communicating, coordinating, completing, and disseminating project deliverables, and tracking dissemination metrics.
- May manage and maintain social media accounts, newsletters, and/or website content
- Support the planning and execution of webinars and other external facing events.
- Develop external communication materials for project promotion.
- Participate in high-level project team meetings and conference calls, as requested by Communications leaders. As needed, support team in developing proposals or other documentation for new or continued funding and coordinating with internal and external partners for new funding
- Communicate challenges, requirements, and deadlines to team and ensure project timelines and deliverables are met.
- Lead the coordination and execution of integrated marketing projects and campaigns from concept to completion.
- Manage workflow across internal teams and external vendors to keep marketing materials aligned with the school’s goals and brand standards.
- Manage email campaigns and distribution lists, review and approve messages, and ensure accurate and timely campaign deployment.
- Source, order, and manage branded promotional items and print collateral including brochures, flyers, signage, and event materials.
- Coordinate marketing and sponsorship logistics for events and conferences, including registration materials, signage, swag, and shipping of materials.
- Perform other related duties as requested.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in related field.
- Two years related experience.
- Additional education may substitute for required experience and additional related experience may substitute for required education beyond HS Diploma/Graduation Equivalent, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.
Classified Title: Communications Specialist
Role/Level/Range: ATP/03/PB
Starting Salary Range: $46,200 - $80,800 Annually ($80,800 targeted; Commensurate w/exp.)
Employee group: Full Time
Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:30 - 5:00
FLSA Status: Exempt
Location: Hybrid/School of Nursing
Department name: Communications Office of
Personnel area: School of Nursing