Posted On: April 6, 2017
Media-Related Job
Media Organization: Weill Cornell Medicine
Company Description
Weill Cornell Medicine is committed to excellence in patient care, scientific discovery and the education of future physicians in New York City and around the world. The doctors and scientists of Weill Cornell Medicine—faculty from Weill Cornell Medical College, Weill Cornell Graduate School of Medical Sciences, and Weill Cornell Physician Organization—are engaged in world-class clinical care and cutting-edge research that connect patients to the latest treatment innovations and prevention strategies. Located in the heart of the Upper East Side's scientific corridor, Weill Cornell Medicine's powerful network of collaborators extends to its parent university Cornell University; to Qatar, where an international campus offers a U.S. medical degree; and to programs in Tanzania, Haiti, Brazil, Austria and Turkey. Weill Cornell Medicine faculty provide comprehensive patient care at NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center, NewYork-Presbyterian/Lower Manhattan Hospital and NewYork-Presbyterian/Queens. Weill Cornell Medicine is also affiliated with Houston Methodist.
Job Description
The Communications Manager reports directly to the Department Administrator and works closely with the Department Chair and faculty leadership of the Department of Healthcare Policy and Research at Weill Cornell Medicine. This position will oversee the Department’s communications portfolio.
Position Activities
In collaboration with Department Leadership, creates and executes against a communications and branding plan for the Department of Healthcare Policy and Research. Works with leadership to implement the plan. Measures outcomes and recommends plan revisions accordingly.
Creates clear and consistent communications and branding materials that can be used across the Department’s platforms including the expansion of its faculty, a growing and diverse research portfolio, existing and planned education programs and planned philanthropic activities.
Works with key stakeholders to determine appropriate messaging for internal and external audiences.
Creates collateral materials, such as a departmental brochure, for the department’s existing and planned research and educational programs.
Leads a complete re-design of the departmental Web site. Creates and edits content for departmental and research related Web sites.
Increases internal and external visibility of the department’s researchers in leading media outlets and scientific journals and publications and creates and edits press releases.
Researches and identifies opportunities to cultivate new donor opportunities and strategic partnerships for the department. Assists with stewardship proposals and progress reports.
Creates social media content and promote department through various outlets.
Prepares the Department’s Annual Report, “State of the Department” address and prepares responses for other internal and external report requests
Serves as the primary liaison with Media Relations and External Affairs.
Works closely with the education division to develop marketing campaigns, branding materials and internal and external outreach plans for new student recruitment and alumni engagement.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements
Master’s degree in a related field.
5-7 years of progressive experience in communications, branding, marketing development, and/or digital platforms.
Proven ability to manage projects from concept validation through execution.
Experience with Web design, including PHP, WordPress, Drupal.
Experience with graphic design, including the Adobe suite.
Experience with AP style guide.
Highly Desired Requirements
Experience in academia/higher education programs is a plus.
Experience with Salesforce including sysadmin experience.
Skill and Abilities
Strong project management skills.
Excellent oral and written language skills as well as interpersonal skills.
Ability to conduct professional interactions with high-level faculty and administrators)
Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
Working Conditions/Physical Demands
No additional working conditions/physical demands provided.
No relocation assistance is provided for this position.
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Job-WCMC-Communications
Primary Location-New York City
Organization-Healthcare Policy and Research
Schedule-Full-time
Overtime Status-Exempt
Grade-7
Number of Openings-1
To Apply
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Communications Manager: Taleo #32953
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