Communications Specialist at WVU Cancer Institute producing editorial content for news and marketing. Collaborating with teams to promote cancer research and manage communication materials.
Responsibilities
Serves as a key member of the Cancer Institute Communications and Marketing team, demonstrating a high level of writing, research and editing skills for an array of projects, including feature stories, bios, web/video content, social media communication, fact sheets, news releases, scripts, talking points and other communication
Promotes wider public recognition, awareness and support of the WVU Cancer Institute, activities and accomplishments of healthcare providers, researchers and patients
Assists with the development of internal communication for a broad audience to ensure the Cancer Institute team is informed about key decisions, news, activities and events
Works collaboratively with the Health Sciences Comm/Marketing team to develop and execute story ideas that showcase research efforts specific to the Cancer Institute
Proofreads and edits critical correspondence for the Cancer Institute, as assigned
Supports Cancer Institute faculty, healthcare providers and team members with communications and events, as well as digital and social media strategy/communication
Maintains regular and frequent contact with sources in the WVU Health System, clinics, departments and centers to solicit relevant information to highlight and promote Cancer Institute achievements through distribution of news releases, opinion pieces, web features and other communication vehicles
Develops multimedia content, including digital video, audio and still photography when assigned
Works closely with Cancer Institute colleagues and others to ensure all materials are properly branded using the WVU Medicine brand/style/trademark guidelines
Identifies and pursues story placement on local and national levels (as appropriate) and responds to inquiries by news media when assigned
Assists, as needed, with WVU Medicine and Cancer Institute event, as assigned. Facilitates production of publicity materials for events and other unit activities
Manages and mentors student interns/writers in developing, writing and revising content to meet deadlines
Develops and delivers trainings to WVU Cancer Institute health care experts and staff regarding communications practices and branding
Maintains positive relations with public, state and federal officials, as well as WVU (including HSC), WVU Medicine and constituency groups and stakeholders
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in journalism, communications, public relations, or related field required
A minimum of two (2) years of experience in one of the following: News, communication, marketing, advertising, or public relations program for a healthcare organization, college, news media organization, government agency, business, or other large knowledge-based organization, or interviewing, writing, editing, or media relations experience
Any equivalent combination and related education and/or experience will be considered
Valid driver’s license as local and regional travel may be required
Benefits
37.5-hour work week
13 paid holidays
24 annual leave (vacation) days per year
18 sick days per year
WVU offers a range of health insurance and other benefits
401(a) retirement savings with 6% employee contribution match, eligibility to continue health insurance, and other retiree perks
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