Communications Specialist

Classification Title:

Communications Specialist

Job Description:

Establishes communications strategy to elevate the reputation of the UF Department of Surgery, the Department of Urology, and the UF Health Congenital Heart Center. Leads communication strategy. Forges close working relationships with faculty and staff. Works closely with UF Health Communications team to ensure compliance with policies and standards. Initiates contact with department leadership to ensure transparency with ongoing projects.

Department of Urology: Oversees social media accounts and ensures weekly original posts. Facilitates engagement Assists in monitoring the social media activity of department faculty to ensure compliance with UF Communication policies (i.e. patient information confidentiality).

Congenital Heart Center: Composes original publications for the Congenital Heart Center with a focus on patient stories, accolades, or large announcements for websites and various UF Health and UF publications. Ensures that these articles are shared on relevant academic health center and university online platforms. Writes briefs/bios for new faculty. Coordinates with UF Health Communications to engage photography services for events/news/publications as needed. Oversees social media accounts.

Department of Surgery: Composes original publications for the Department of Surgery with a focus on patient stories, accolades, or large announcements for websites and various UF Health and UF publications. Ensures that these articles are shared on relevant academic health center and university online platforms. Oversees the Department of Surgery's quarterly newsletter The Stitch. Writes briefs/bios for new faculty. Coordinates with UF Health Communications to engage photography services for Department of Surgery events/news/publications as needed. Oversees social media accounts and Xibo digital signage.

Expected Salary:

$50,000 - $60,000

Minimum Requirements:

A bachelor's degree in an appropriate area of specialization; or an associate's degree and two years of relevant experience. Applicants must submit a portfolio or work samples.

Preferred Qualifications:

Familiarity with health care and/or science writing in an academic medical setting. Experience reporting and writing on medical and scientific topics for a lay audience.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Demonstrated ease with learning new programs. Familiarity with the use of major social media platforms.
• Superior spelling, punctuation, and grammatical skills. Proficient in Associated Press style.
• Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments independently.
• Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team towards departmental objectives.
• Master's degree in an appropriate area of specialization.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

In order to be considered, you must upload your cover letter and resume, and a list of 3-5 professional references with current contact information.

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Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.

Health Assessment Required:
NO

Advertised: 04 Sep 2024 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 15 Sep 2024 Eastern Daylight Time