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Posted Job TitleDirector Communications (Department of Emergency Medicine)Job Profile TitleDirector, CommunicationsJob Description SummaryThe Communications Director is a unique opportunity to help devise and execute a comprehensive communications strategy that promotes the vision, builds the reputation, and expands the impact of the newly formed Center for Health Justice (CHJ), whose vision is to achieve health through racial, economic, and environmental justice for Black, Brown, and other people and neighborhoods harmed by structural inequities. The Center sits within the Center for Health Care Transformation and Innovation (CHTI) and has two focus areas – transformation of health systems operations (Health Justice Transformation) and rigorous research and community action (Urban Health Lab).The Communications Director will work closely with the CHJ Director, Nicole Thomas, and will be responsible for creating internal and external messaging to various audiences, strategic planning, project management, benchmarking analysis and reports, and graphic design, photography, videography, writing, and copy editing.
The ideal candidate (1) is passionate about the health and wellbeing of Black and Brown and other marginalized people and communities, (2) has experience developing and leading multifaceted communications strategies, (3) is a proven communications professional with strong organizational, time management, and engagement skills, and (4) has excellent writing, editing, and graphic design skills.
The Communications Director will have the following responsibilities:
1.Strategic Planning: Collaborate with the CHJ leadership team and other communications teams to create and lead the execution of a comprehensive communications strategy including defining goals, audiences, tactics, tools, and metrics.
2.General Content Development: Write copy, create content, design, and manage the distribution of CHJ newsletters, annual reports, special reports, and promotional pieces. Create high-quality content and materials for CHJ research, health system operations transformation, and community action projects.
3.Graphic Design: Design layout and graphics, and compose and/or edit copy for a variety of communications collateral including infographics, presentations, and flyers for outreach, development, recruitment, programs, and events.
4.Social Media Management: Develop and lead the implementation of CHJ’s social media plan across multiple platforms including creating original content, monitoring and increasing engagement, and managing the calendar.
5.Website Management: Enhance and manage the CHJ web pages to improve design, enhance the user experience, and effectively communicate the essence and impact of the Center for Health Justice.
6.Reputation Building: Identify innovative strategies to amplify messaging, build the reputation, and increase engagement with various audiences.
7.Writing: Edit, proofread, polish, and assist with writing manuscripts, opinion pieces, and grants.
8.Benchmarking and Reports: Collect and analyze defined metrics to evaluate success of new communications deliverables.
Use data to assist in the creation of strategies and plans.
9.Communicate regularly with CHJ leadership about progress, issues, innovations, and solutions to advance the mission and objectives.Job Description
Job Responsibilities
Position contingent upon funding.
Qualifications
Job Location – City, StatePhiladelphia, PennsylvaniaDepartment / SchoolPerelman School of MedicinePay Range$74,476.00 – $95,000.00 Annual RateSalary offers are made based on the candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and education as they directly relate to the requirements of the position, as well as internal and market factors and grade profile. Affirmative Action Statement
Penn adheres to a policy that prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected class.Special Requirements
Background check required after a conditional job offer is made. Consideration of the background check will be tailored to the requirements of the job.University Benefits
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