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Sr. Communications Specialist

The University of Miami/UHealth department of Neurology has an exciting opportunity for a Full Time Sr. Communications Specialist to work at the UHealth Medical Campus.

Core Summary

The Sr. Communications Specialist provides consultative and administrative communications services and programs and establishes and maintains effective relationships with the media. This position establishes relationships with all levels of employees within the organization.

Core Responsibilities                                                                                                          

Develops new methods of communication in order to maintain and improve communications with employees.

Writes and edits communications for external audiences including news releases, fact sheets, brochures and collateral, external newsletters, communications plans, and website content.

Provides information to media and serves as official spokesperson for department.

Develops message and talking points on emerging and current issues.

Assists with the planning and production of internal publications, videos, and slideshows.

Leads project teams to establish goals and execute communications efforts.

Coordinates with internal and external communication experts.

Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.

Department Specific Functions

The Sr. Communications Specialist will provide consultative and administrative communications services related to the Florida Stroke Registry and related projects such as the Florida Coverdell Program.

Assist in planning, developing, and implementing internal and external communications projects and initiatives for our ongoing projects, the Florida Stroke Registry, CDC Coverdell, new NIH and AHA  funded studies.

Contribute to communications projects with content and design that is FSR-centric.

Communicate scientific concepts

Serve as a liaison for audio visual projects

Provide insight on the communication modalities has contributed to strategic planning and budgeting.

Liaise with clinicians, researchers, and government professionals, as well as the community

identify opportunities to promote a favorable perception of the University to internal and external audiences

Develop and support branded and educational initiatives that are not only used as collateral throughout the entire state, but also locally to uplift the Florida Stroke Registry and UM Neurology brand

Collaborate and maintain effective working relationships with external partners, such as agencies, producers, designers, writers, printers, and collaborators has contributed to new FSR marketing, social media, and public service announcement initiatives

Work with a wide range of media using graphic design software to convert video to digital format and produce video clips to be used in different publications or presentations.

The candidate will also: manage the maintenance of informational databases; compile and visualize data from Excel and the development of reports to create and analyze surveys through REDCap, survey monkey, etc.; website update; manage audio/visual of large virtual meetings through zoom or other virtual meeting applications

This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.

CORE QUALIFICATIONS                                                                                                         

Bachelor’s degree in relevant field

Minimum 3 years of relevant experience

Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes:

Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form.

Ability to handle difficult and stressful situations with professional composure.

Ability to maintain effective interpersonal relationships.

Ability to understand and follow instructions.

Any relevant education, certifications and/or work experience may be considered.

The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.

UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We're the challenge you've been looking for.

The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law. Click here for additional information.

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