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Arizona State University is hiring a Communication Specialist to strategically and creatively develop content that enhances the reputation of ASU Health and its academic units. The role involves writing feature stories, coordinating social media, creating email content, maintaining an editorial calendar, pitching story ideas, liaising with media relations, and supervising freelance writers and student workers under the Assistant Director of Communications.

Highlights

Develop and write feature stories showcasing ASU Health faculty, staff, students, research, and programs.
Create and edit content for external email newsletters and event communications.
Leverage multiple communication channels including print, web, email, video, social media, and events.
Coordinate with ASU Media Relations and Strategic Communications to generate media coverage and arrange interviews.
Coach and edit work from student workers and contractors, ensuring adherence to university brand and AP style.
Maintain and develop an editorial calendar and proactively pitch story ideas.
Required qualifications: Bachelor's degree plus three years' relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Desired skills include multimedia storytelling, social media management, interviewing experts, strategic communication planning, and project management.
Familiarity with Adobe Creative Cloud applications (e.g., Premiere) is a plus.
Salary range $51,500 - $55,000 annually, dependent on experience.

Communication Specialist Full Description

Job Profile:External Relations and Advancement Specialist 2

Job Family:External Relations and Advancement

Time Type:Full time

Max Pay - Depends on experience:$55,000.00 USD Annual

Apply before 11:59 PM Arizona time the day before the posted End Date.

Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree and three (3) years of experience appropriate to the area of assignment/field; OR, Any equivalent combination of experience and/or training from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.

Job Description:

ASU Health at Arizona State University seeks a motivated and skilled Communications Specialist to strategically and creatively develop content that advances the reputation of ASU Health and its academic units, the College of Health Solutions, Edson College of Nursing and Health Innovation, John Shufeldt School of Medicine and Medical Engineering, and the School of Technology for Public Health. A strong writer and storyteller, the Communications Specialist will seek out and develop newsworthy stories, coordinate social media content in partnership with the social media manager, create email content, and ensure that content is leveraged across multiple channels and in both digital and print formats. The person in this role must become familiar with ASU Health, the academic units, programs, research and people, and proactively seek opportunities to share their stories with key audiences. Under the supervision of the Assistant Director of Communications, this position will develop and maintain an editorial calendar, pitch story ideas and seek out leads, write and create content.

The Communications Specialist will work closely with other ASU Health Strategic Marketing and Events team members, as well as with faculty and staff throughout the enterprise. The position will serve as a liaison with ASU Media Relations and Strategic Communications to plan and pitch stories to reporters, generate positive media coverage, and provide faculty experts for interviews, as well as update and maintain faculty directory across ASU Health units.

Other key responsibilities include developing internal communications for college events and writing copy for various email newsletters. The position may supervise freelance writers and student workers.

Candidates who move to the final interview round will be asked to provide 3-5 writing samples (as individual links, PDF files, or an online portfolio).

Pay Rage: $51,500 - $55,000 per year; DOE

Essential Duties:

Plans, develops and writes high-quality feature stories showcasing ASU Health enterprise faculty, staff, students, research and programs.
Plans and writes content for external email newsletters.
Plans, writes and edits copy for email communications such as research conferences, event invitations and confirmations.
Leverages all communication channels (print, web, email, video, social media, events, etc.) to generate interest in and advance the reputation of ASU Health and its academic units.
Develops content tailored for diverse audiences across channels to enhance the visibility of ASU Health and its academic units' initiatives.
Enhances storytelling with visuals such as photos and videos, or coordinates with other team members/vendors to obtain visuals.
Liaises with ASU Media Relations and Strategic Communications to generate media coverage and coordinate reporter interviews with subject matter experts.
Coaches and edits the work of others, such as student workers and contractors.
Ensures all copy meets university brand standards and Associated Press style.
Advises on communication strategies and participates in strategic planning to advance the reputation and reach of ASU Health and the academic units.
Assists with special projects, events and other duties as assigned.
Regular activities require ability to quickly change priorities, which may include and/or are subject to resolution of conflicts
Use critical thinking to make decisions and/or analyze and report data/results of tests conducted
Use office equipment
Use an ASU or personal vehicle to travel to different campuses

Desired Qualifications:

Ability to clearly communicate to perform essential functions
Experience planning, developing and producing creative, high-quality communications content for multiple audiences and channels.
Experience translating complicated or technical subjects into common language. Experience interviewing subject matter experts.
Experience working as or with members of the news media.
Experience reviewing and editing the written work of others.
Skilled in multimedia storytelling, such as the ability to take quality photos and produce videos.
Experience with social media platforms for journalistic or marketing uses.
Experience in planning and maintaining a regular editorial schedule and pitching stories to editors or supervisors.
Experience working in a team environment and collaborating with multiple stakeholders.
Experience in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with faculty, staff, students, alumni and development teams and community partners.
Evidence of strategic thinking, proactively making recommendations, and the ability to develop creative solutions to meet organizational goals.
Evidence of effective written and verbal communication skills. Experience writing feature stories for general audiences.
Strong ability to collaborate across teams and establish effective working relationships with faculty, staff, and community members.
Demonstrated knowledge of Associated Press style.
Demonstrated skill in project management, strategic communication planning, and media placement.
Demonstrated knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud applications (such as Premiere) is a plus.

Working Environment:

Activities are performed in an environmentally controlled office setting subject to extended periods of sitting, keyboarding and manipulating a computer mouse
Required to stand for varying lengths of time and walk (light) distances to perform work
The primary work location is the Downtown Phoenix campus, but a presence on other campuses or at off-campus locations may be required.

Flexible work options:

This position is eligible for Hybrid work after 90 days. This is an arrangement where employees spend a minimum of 60% of their regular workweek at their primary ASU work location.

Department Statement:

ASU Health brings together the nation's most innovative university and its large, diverse, and interdisciplinary ecosystem to address the health needs of Arizona and the nation.

Through bold initiatives that transform health care delivery, embrace technology to improve health outcomes, and expand the health workforce, ASU Health is reimagining how care is designed, taught, and experienced.

ASU Health includes the John Shufeldt School of Medicine and Medical Engineering, the School of Technology for Public Health, the Edson College of Nursing and Health Innovation, the College of Health Solutions, the Medical Master's Institute, the Health Observatory at ASU, and ASU Clinics.

Join us and you'll be part of a team that is redefining health care — from clinic to community, from research to practice — and making real impact for individuals, families, and populations today and for the future.

Driving Requirement:This position may require driving. Employee must possess a valid US Driver's license of the appropriate class and required endorsements throughout employment.

Location:Off-Campus: Phoenix

Funding:No Federal Funding

Instructions to Apply:

Current employees, student workers seeking staff opportunities, and students applying for student worker positions must apply directly through the Workday Jobs Hub.

Please use the link below to log in using single sign-on.

https://www.myworkday.com/asu/d/inst/1$9925/9925$18877.htmld

To be considered, your application must include all of the following attachments:

Cover letter
Resume or CV

Multiple documents may be uploaded in the attachments section. Alternatively, applicants may combine all required materials into a single PDF for submission. Please ensure uploaded documents are clearly labeled and include your name.

Please ensure your resume includes all employment information in month and year format, for example 6/04 to 8/14, along with job title, job duties, and employer name for each position. Your resume should clearly demonstrate how your experience and background meet the minimum and desired qualifications for this position. Incomplete applications or missing required materials may not be considered.

Important: Do not withdraw your application to make edits. Once an application is withdrawn, it cannot be edited, reactivated, or replaced with a new submission. If you have questions or need assistance, please contact HR Talent Acquisition before the posting close date to request edits.

Graduate Assistant, Intern and part-time positions are counted as half time for experience equivalency, meaning one year equals six months of experience.

Only electronic applications will be accepted for this position. By submitting an application, you confirm that the information provided is accurate and complete.

ASU Statement:

Arizona State University is a new model for American higher education, an unprecedented combination of academic excellence, entrepreneurial energy and broad access. This New American University is a single, unified institution comprising four differentiated campuses positively impacting the economic, social, cultural and environmental health of the communities it serves. Its research is inspired by real world application blurring the boundaries that traditionally separate academic disciplines. ASU serves more than 100,000 students in metropolitan Phoenix, Arizona, the nation's fifth largest city. ASU champions inclusive excellence, and welcomes students from all fifty states and more than one hundred nations across the globe.

ASU is a tobacco-free university. For details visit https://wellness.asu.edu/explore-wellness/body/alcohol-and-drugs/tobacco

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.

Notice of Availability of the ASU Annual Security and Fire Safety Report:

In compliance with federal law, ASU prepares an annual report on campus security and fire safety programs and resources. ASU's Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available online at https://www.asu.edu/police/PDFs/ASU-Clery-Report.pdf. You may request a hard copy of the report by contacting the ASU Police Department at 480-965-3456.

Relocation Assistance - For information about schools, housing child resources, neighborhoods, hospitals, community events, and taxes, visit https://cfo.asu.edu/az-resources.

Employment Verification Statement:

ASU conducts pre-employment screening which may include verification of work history, academic credentials, licenses, and certifications.

Background Check Statement:

ASU conducts pre-employment screening for all positions which includes a criminal background check, verification of work history, academic credentials, licenses, and certifications. Employment is contingent upon successful passing of the background check.

Fingerprint Check Statement:A fingerprint check is not required for this position.

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