Communications Specialist Jobs

COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST

• 23002858

Job : Administrative/Clerical/Professional

Primary Location : Columbia

Schedule : Full-time

Shift : Day Job

Unposting Date : Ongoing

Description

Shift: Full Time. Monday-Friday 8:00-5:00

Department: Public Relations

Salary Range: $52,666 - $83,179

BASIC FUNCTION AND RESPONSIBILITY

This position coordinates communications activities for internal and external audiences for MU Health Care (MUHC) and the University Of Missouri School of Medicine (SOM). This position plays a key role in ensuring MU Health, as a collective enterprise, is positively promoted through various communication platforms. Primary responsibilities include gathering content and advising system leadership, SOM leadership and service line representatives on selection and creative design of strategic messaging to achieve goals in growth, engagement, diversity and other enterprise goals.

Goals are achieved through strategic selection of topics for stories published in print, online, on video and on social media platforms. Employees will write materials for multiple communications platforms and assist with design and photo and video selection for published products.

Employee supports executive leadership for MUHC and SOM by assisting in development and design of PowerPoint and similar presentations to communicate strategic system goals, and writing talking points and speeches for leadership for special events.

Employee coordinates with service line and executive leaders the execution of plans for special events, ribbon cuttings and news conferences promoting major MUHC and SOM initiatives, including building projects and program expansions.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Serve as writer and editor of content for MUHC and SOM websites, publications, social media sites, magazines and other communications. Ensure consistent editorial and communication standard/guidelines are followed for all communications products and distributed within MU Campus and MUHC.

Collect data on performance metrics related to material that have been published on various platforms.

Write remarks/speaking points for executive leadership at MUHC and SOM used to communicate with both internal and external audiences. Coordinate with SOM researchers, develop strategic plans and develop materials to promote research activities to the media, and to internal and external constituencies.

Maintain and enhance reputation of MUHC/SOM with employees and the general public.

Develop and implement projects within budget, and make appropriate budget recommendations.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s degree in communications, public relations, or a related field.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS:

Health, Vision, and Dental on your first day

Generous Paid Time Off and 9 paid Holidays

Multiple retirement options including 100% matching up to 8%

Employees are fully vested in 3-years

Tuition assistance for employees (75%) and immediate family members (50%)

Discounts on cell phone plans, rental cars, gyms, hotels, and more!

See a comprehensive list of benefits here.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met with or without reasonable accommodation. The performance of these physical demands is an essential function of the job. The employee may be required ambulate, remain in a stationary position and position self to reach and/or move objects above the shoulders and below the knees. The employee may be required to move objects up to 10lbs.

We value the uniqueness of every individual and strive to ensure each person’s success. Contributions from individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives promote intellectual pluralism and enable us to achieve the excellence that we seek in learning, research and engagement. This commitment makes our university a better place to work, learn and innovate.