A Communications or Public Relations Specialist coordinates internal and external communications for a company or organization. Provides information to employees on company activities, such as the launch of a new product or a community service initiative. Writes and edits public communications; develops media contacts and prepares material for press and media distribution; monitors media coverage. May assist with events planning.
Description Your passion belongs at UNC Health. Join more than 56,000 teammates working together to improve the health and well-being of the communities we serve across North Carolina.
Summary:
This position supports communications needs for the UNC School of Medicine Office of Research. The Communications Manager provides comprehensive communications and marketing support for the Office of Research and units within its infrastructure. This includes leading science storytelling strategy, internal and external communications, business to business communications, leadership support, events support, web content and more.
Responsibilities:
Develops and manages content in line with UNC-Chapel Hill, UNC School of Medicine and UNC Health guidance, supporting Office of Research business initiatives. Leads on science, research and innovation storytelling strategy for the School of Medicine, collaborating with colleagues across teams on best practices, guidance, and execution. Supports units with business-to-business needs, elevating SOM service offerings to industry. Collaborates with creative teammates in producing content (e.g., coordinating graphics, photography or videography). Collaborates with social media colleagues on strategy and analytics. Collaborates with media relations by helping with the creation of news pitches, responses to media inquiries, assisting in the preparation for news opportunities. Supports internal communications to staff and researchers.
Other Information Other information:
Education Requirements:
• Bachelor's degree in Journalism, English, Public Relations, Marketing, Science or related field.
Licensure/Certification Requirements:
• No licensure or certification required.
Professional Experience Requirements:
• Three (3) year of experience in communications, public relations, marketing or related field.
Knowledge/Skills/and Abilities Requirements:
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; strong customer service skills.
Job Details Legal Employer:
NCHEALTH
Entity:
Shared Services Organization Unit:
Academic and Clinical Research Capability Work Type:
Full Time Standard Hours Per Week:
40.00
Salary Range:
$26.85 - $38.61 per hour (Hiring Range) Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equity
Work Assignment Type:
Hybrid Work Schedule:
Day Job Location of Job:
US:
NC:
Morrisville Exempt From Overtime:
Exempt:
Yes This position is employed by NC Health (Rex Healthcare, Inc., d/b/a NC Health), a private, fully-owned subsidiary of UNC Heath Care System. This is not a State employed position. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran or political affiliation. UNC Health makes reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as applicants and employees with disabilities. All interested applicants are invited to apply for career opportunities. Please email applicant.accommodations@unchealth.unc.edu if you need a reasonable accommodation to search and/or to apply for a career opportunity.
