Communications Specialist (Environmental Health and Engineering)

Johns Hopkins University•Baltimore, MD

13d•$47,355 - $82,820•Hybrid

About The Position

The Communications Specialist contributes to an integrated approach to brand building and provides communications support for a department, center, or program. The role writes and produces printed and digital communications materials and supports communication and marketing for events. The specialist partners with internal and external stakeholders to engage appropriate audiences and maximize visibility and recognition. The position also provides photography and videography support for departmental events, stories, websites, social media, and other communications needs. It supports project strategies and work plans, helps coordinate and disseminate deliverables, and tracks metrics while communicating challenges, requirements, and deadlines to the team.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a related field.
Two years of related experience.
Additional education may substitute for required experience, and additional related experience may substitute for required education beyond a high school diploma or graduation equivalent, as permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Nice To Haves

Two years of professional writing and editing experience, preferably in higher education, science communications, journalism, or a related field.
Two years of experience managing organizational social media channels, including developing content, maintaining an editorial calendar, and monitoring performance.
Ability to translate complex or technical information into clear, engaging content for varied audiences.
Experience interviewing faculty, researchers, students, alumni, or other subject-matter experts.
Familiarity with content management systems, email marketing platforms, and social media analytics tools.
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines.
Experience collaborating with designers, photographers, videographers, or other creative partners.
Familiarity with AP style and best practices for accessible and inclusive communications.

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary writer and editor for printed materials related to the area, events, and activities.
Conduct research, writing, and digital production for communications vehicles.
Create or contribute to website content, proposals, summary reports, fact sheets, newsletters, marketing materials, correspondence, and brochures.
Conduct interviews and collect information to develop communications content.
Select visual assets to accompany written work.
Coordinate, oversee, schedule, and arrange the production and distribution of communications materials.
Serve as the primary contact with vendors.
Contribute to planning and identifying content, themes, messages, and tone.
Implement project strategies and work plans developed by project leadership and support teams; help communicate, coordinate, complete, and disseminate deliverables and track metrics.
May manage and maintain social media accounts, newsletters, and website content.
Support the planning and execution of webinars and other internal or external events.
Develop internal and external communications materials for project promotion.
Participate in high-level project team meetings and conference calls.
Support the development of proposals or other documentation for new or continued funding as needed.
Communicate challenges, requirements, and deadlines to the team and help ensure timelines and deliverables are met.
Provide photography and videography support for departmental events, stories, websites, social media, and other communications needs.
Perform other duties as assigned.