Communications Officer, YCC Media Relations & Audience Development
Job in
New Haven, New Haven County, Connecticut, 06540, USA
Listing for:
Yale University
Full Time
position
Listed on 2026-02-22
Job specializations:
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Marketing / Advertising / PR
PR / Communications, Marketing Communications, Digital Marketing
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Creative Arts/Media
PR / Communications, Digital Marketing
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 68000 USD Yearly
USD
68000.00
YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Overview
Reporting to the Director of Media Relations and Audience Development, this role will be responsible for the development and execution of a media relations strategy that elevates and enhances the reputation of the Yale Cancer Center (YCC) and Smilow Cancer Hospital (SCH). The successful candidate will also produce the weekly Yale Cancer Answers radio show and podcast. Additionally, the communications officer will work to elevate the reputation of Yale Cancer Center and highlight the expertise of its leadership nationally.
Salary Range
$68,000.00 - $
Essential Duties (Responsibilities)
Cultivate relationships with journalists and secure placements within local, national, and international consumer and trade media outlets. Maintain regular contact and develop a vast network of media contacts to further brand awareness and share of voice.Attend cancer conferences and national meetings in person, as needed, representing Yale Cancer Center on-the-ground in the media room and networking with journalists to get coverage for our faculty.Develop a close working relationship with faculty as well as colleagues in marketing and media relations at the Yale New Haven Health System, Yale Medicine, and Yale University. Collaborate with media colleagues on pitching and messaging (as needed), effectively utilizing this network to increase media visibility.Expand opportunities for audience development, including content partnerships, syndication, and engagement with professional associations, such as with the American Society of Clinical Oncology and the American Cancer Society, to promote awareness of YSM faculty research in key areas.Communicate with the social media specialist to ensure that key media placements are shared through relevant channels to maximize shares, likes, and reach.Network within the institution to efficiently highlight YCC and SCH experts’ research and prominence within the medical field.Attend weekly YCC grand rounds to network with faculty and gain knowledge.Cultivate relationships with media entities at oncologic professional organizations and trade outlets.Maximize breaking news opportunities, which can occasionally occur off-hours and on weekends.Track, analyze, and share press coverage through our internal systems and provide dashboard reports monthly or as needed.Provide video reels on an as-needed basis.Coordinate all consents for patient media interviews, always protecting our patients’ protected health information and needs first.Accompany all media and documentary filmmakers during on-site interviews to ensure privacy of our patients in clinical areas and protection of data in research labs. Accompany faculty to studio interviews as needed.Continuously monitor brand reputation for YCC and SCH and ensure proper brand identity in media placements.Work with Yale Medicine and Yale School of Medicine on established and future collaborative partnership efforts that strengthen brand reputation and strategically advance audience development.Collaborate well with YNHH colleagues at the various Smilow Cancer Hospital Care Centers across the state to maximize coverage.Consistently brand monitor media mentions for YCC and SCH.Other duties as assigned.Position responsibilities most closely align with the details written above.
Required
Skills and AbilitiesExceptional written and verbal communication skills with the ability to convey complex information to diverse audiences.Strong media relations expertise, including managing inquiries, building relationships, and crafting effective press materials.Demonstrated experience in crisis communications, including the ability to work under pressure and make decisions in fast-paced environments.Production-related experience in producing quality broadcasts or podcasts.Preferred
Skills and Abilities10 years of experience in media relations and writingScience and/or healthcare experiencePrincipal Responsibilities
Manages relationships with external media sources. Pursues media coverage creatively and aggressively. Responds to inquiries from national and international news media, student media, the University community and the general public.Enhance…
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