Communications Specialist

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- ** Job Description
** The Communications Specialist is responsible for managing the Department’s internal and external communications and marketing in conjunction with UW Medicine’s Office of Communications and Marketing. Reporting to the Vice-Chair of Finance & Administration and under the direction of the Department Chair,this position collaborates closely with Departmental staff, faculty, and leadership to carry out the mission of the Department. Core responsibilities include: written and digital content management, managing internal Department communications, and brand management.

The Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Sports Medicine at the University of Washington School of Medicine is recognized nationally and internationally for its excellent programs with 16 annual one and two year rotating faculty positions, numerous joint and adjunct faculty in clinical care, teaching and research. The Department includes more than 50 full-time M.D. and research faculty, 27 residents, interns and fellows, 150 clinical faculty and 61 research and administrative staff.

The Communications Specialist is a highly visible position within the Department, playing a key role in the Department’s strategic communications, marketing, and brand management. The person in this position must, therefore, have an in-depth understanding of the Department’s mission, goals, and stakeholders. The Communications Specialist works collaboratively with Department leadership, IT Staff, and UW Medicine’s Office of Communications and Marketing and must demonstrate exceptional communication skills.
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* Position Responsibilities:

**** Content Management (50%)
** Produce original content for use across multiple channels, including the Departmental website, newsletters, annual report, and social media—that provides a robust and compelling narrative around UW Orthopaedic Surgery & Sports Medicine;

Collaboratively curate and edit content from Departmental and partner sources;

Manage editorial calendar in partnership with multiple Departmental stakeholders;

Coordinate upkeep of dynamic and static website content in conjunction with the Department’s Information Technology team;

Support social media channels to increase awareness of Departmental activities, build partner relationships, engage key audiences, and integrate with the Departmental website;

Research, write, and edit original content to communicate the Department’s activities and mission, for distribution via its website, newsletters, annual report, etc.; and Partner with the Vice Chair of Research and research coordinators to develop original content highlighting research activities across the Department.

Partner with the clinical vice chairs to develop original content highlighting clinical research as well as clinical activities and initiatives across the Department.
** Internal Communications (20%)
** Own the production and coordination of weekly and monthly newsletters;

Work collaboratively with the Chair’s Office and the Assistant to the Chair to support communications needs;

Contribute to new hires and event announcements, as well as other cross-departmental communications; and Assist with the development of executive leadership presentations and communications
** Brand Management (15%)
** Maintain library of brand resources, including PowerPoint and Word templates, logos, and images;

Assist in the development of departmental communication styles and standards while adhering to UW and UW Medicine standards; and Maintain regular communication with UW, UW Medicine, and other marketing contacts to stay current on information and shared resources.
** Other (15%)
** Performing other related duties and managing special projects, as assigned, to support the mission and strategic initiatives of the Department.
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* Minimum Requirements:

** Bachelor's Degree in Communications, Marketing, Journalism, or a related field.

Two years of experience in marketing, communications, or a related field;
** Additional Requirements.
** Superior…