Communications Officer, Surgery

weke.yale.edu

New Haven, Connecticut, US
$68,000.00 - $120,500.00 py
Hybrid
Strategic communications
Digital and social media management
Content creation for multiple platforms
Yale University is seeking a Communications Officer for its Department of Surgery, responsible for developing and implementing a comprehensive communications strategy to enhance the visibility of surgical programs. The ideal candidate should possess strong writing and project management skills, along with experience in strategic communications, particularly in academic medicine or healthcare

Job Summary

  • The Communications Officer will lead the creation and execution of a comprehensive communications strategy, including writing, editing, and managing content for the department website, digital and social media, newsletters, and targeted outreach materials.
  • This role increases the visibility of Yale’s surgical programs while informing and engaging faculty, staff, trainees, and students.
  • The Communications Officer serves as a strategic partner to the Department of Surgery, developing and producing content that highlights its research, education, and clinical contributions for internal and external audiences.

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Yale University is seeking a Communications Officer for its Department of Surgery, responsible for developing and implementing a comprehensive communications strategy to enhance the visibility of surgical programs. The ideal candidate should possess strong writing and project management skills, along with experience in strategic communications, particularly in academic medicine or healthcare.

Salary

$68,000.00 - $120,500.00

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • strategic communications
  • digital and social media management
  • content creation for multiple platforms
  • media relations management
  • collaboration with faculty and staff

Nice-to-have

  • academic medicine experience
  • healthcare communications background
  • creative design sensibility
  • data-driven communication measurement
  • understanding of accessibility and inclusivity

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in English, Journalism, Communications or related field
  • Five years of experience in public relations, journalism, television, corporate communications or agency work
  • Demonstrated experience developing communications for a range of media
  • Experience working with creative professionals

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