Job Type/Schedule
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This position is full-time and works approximately 37.5 hours per week. |
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Department Name/Job Location
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This position is in the Department of Public Health / Social Work. The individual hired for this position will work in an office setting at the Brown School, Danforth Campus location and may have shared space with others.
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Essential Functions
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The Communications Manager in collaboration with For the Sake of All leadership, will help to formulate, lead, and implement the overall communications strategy for this initiative. The manager will also work closely with the Brown School Communications Director and team. This position is responsible for strategic branding and development of a variety of online and print communications products for both external and internal audiences. Key audiences reflect For the Sake of All’s focus on conducting research to inform evidence-based practice and policy, and include social service providers, researchers, policymakers, and philanthropic foundations. Communications approaches apply appropriate language, style, and media to suit message and audience. The Communications Manager will also develop and manage content on the For the Sake of All website and social media platforms, use other online tools to disseminate content, and monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of these efforts. The individual must be adept at multi-tasking and prioritizing assignments from multiple projects. |
The Communications Manager in collaboration with For the Sake of All leadership, will help to formulate, lead, and implement the overall communications strategy for this initiative. The manager will also work closely with the Brown School Communications Director and team. This position is responsible for strategic branding and development of a variety of online and print communications products for both external and internal audiences. Key audiences reflect For the Sake of All’s focus on conducting research to inform evidence-based practice and policy, and include social service providers, researchers, policymakers, and philanthropic foundations. Communications approaches apply appropriate language, style, and media to suit message and audience. The Communications Manager will also develop and manage content on the For the Sake of All website and social media platforms, use other online tools to disseminate content, and monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of these efforts. The individual must be adept at multi-tasking and prioritizing assignments from multiple projects. PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Required Qualifications
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Bachelor’s degree with a minimum three years of relevant professional experience. Candidates should have a track record of creativity, resourcefulness, and effectiveness in developing and managing a range of print and online communications to achieve results, as well as an understanding of current and emerging best practices. Exposure to social science research and translating research and policy content for lay audiences. Experience working with content management systems, a working knowledge of web measurement tools and metrics, social media, mobile technologies, graphic design, and multimedia tools. Experience with Adobe Creative Suite and WordPress. Must possess superior writing, planning, and project management skills, as well as exceptional verbal communication skills and ability to synthesize information into clear concise points. Individual must be comfortable working in a fast-paced, highly collaborative environment. Strong verbal and written skills. Able to synthesize research papers and other materials in lay terminology and to produce brief synopses for web and marketing materials. Detail oriented and organized with proven ability to prioritize job tasks well and to balance assignments from multiple staff. Excellent communication skills a must. |
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Preferred Qualifications
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Policy communications, public relations. Experience in social science research or policy and experience synthesizing and translating research and policy content for lay audiences. |
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Salary Range
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The hiring range for this position is $47,476 - $58,910 annually. |
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Benefits
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-Retirement Savings Plan |
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EOE Statement
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Washington University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status.
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