Georgetown University comprises two unique campuses in the nation’s capital. With the Hilltop Campus located in the heart of the historic Georgetown neighborhood, and the Capitol Campus, just minutes from the U.S. Capitol and U.S. Supreme Court, Georgetown University offers rigorous academic programs, a global perspective, and unparalleled opportunities to engage with Washington, D.C. Our community is a close-knit group of remarkable individuals driven by intellectual inquiry, a commitment to social justice, and a shared dedication to making a difference in the world.

Requirements

As a top academic health and science center in the United States, Georgetown University Medical Center seeks to provide, in a synergistic fashion, excellence in education — training physicians, nurses and other health care professionals, as well as biomedical scientists — and cutting-edge interdisciplinary research collaboration, enhancing our basic science and translational biomedical research capacity in order to improve human health. Emphasizing service, we are dedicated to the Catholic, Jesuit principle of cura personalis — “care of the whole person.” Our partnerships with organizations in the region strengthen our work and expand its reach. 

The Communications & Platform Coordinator develops and executes strategic digital communications across platforms while managing the faculty member's professional online presence. The role combines creative content creation with strategic planning and visual design, focusing on developing engaging short-form content, designing compelling visual materials, building platform-specific strategies, and maintaining consistent brand presence across digital channels. Working a total of 10 hours per week, duties include but are not limited to:

Create and design original social media content and visual materials across platforms.

Develop and execute platform-specific content strategies.

Manage project timelines and content calendars.

Translate academic insights into engaging digital content.

Design graphics and visual elements that maintain brand consistency.

Track analytics to inform content strategy.

Build engagement across digital platforms.

Work Interactions

This position reports to a faculty member and collaborates with other team members to ensure consistent messaging and project delivery. This role drives the faculty member's digital presence by translating academic work into engaging public-facing content while maintaining professional communications standards and strategic growth of digital platforms.

Requirements and Qualifications

Demonstrated experience in social media content creation and management

Strong creative writing and storytelling abilities

Experience with graphic design and visual content creation tools

Excellence in written and verbal communication

Demonstrated ability to develop and implement content strategies

Strong project management and organizational skills​

Understanding of social media best practices and trends

Ability to translate complex ideas into engaging content

Experience with analytics and performance tracking

Preferred Requirements and Qualifications

Previous experience managing professional social media accounts

Proficiency in graphic design tools (e.g., Canva, Adobe Creative Suite)

Experience with content strategy development

Background in digital marketing or communications

Experience with project management tools (e.g., Monday.com, Trello)

Knowledge of SEO and content optimization

An understanding of academic or healthcare communications

Work Mode Designation
This position has been designated as Hybrid. Please note that work mode designations are regularly reviewed in order to meet the evolving needs of the University. Such review may necessitate a change to a position’s mode of work designation. Complete details about Georgetown University’s mode of work designations for staff positions can be found on the Department of Human Resources website: https://hr.georgetown.edu/mode-of-work-designation.

Pay Range:

The projected salary or hourly pay range for this position which represents the full range of anticipated compensation is:

Compensation is determined by a number of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s individual qualifications, experience, education, skills, and certifications, as well as the University’s business needs and external factors.

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EEO Statement:

Georgetown University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer fully dedicated to achieving a diverse faculty and staff.  All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and expression, and sexual orientation), disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Benefits:

Georgetown University offers a comprehensive and competitive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, retirement savings, tuition assistance, work-life balance benefits, employee discounts and an array of voluntary insurance options. You can learn more about benefits and eligibility on the Department of Human Resources website.