1. Brand & Communications Strategy. Develops and executes public relations strategy, output, and performance for the department with the goal of increasing media impressions in local, national, industry-specific and alumni media. Creates communications strategy to showcase top technologies available for license. Ensures consistent look and tone for all department communications, including written content, website and social media. 2. Media Relations. Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with media representatives. Identifies opportunities to work with other the departments, university publications and the Office of Public Affairs to develop and publicize stories. 3. Content Creation. Assesses the University faculty inventions and student startups for newsworthiness and create compelling news and public relations content. Creates engaging, dynamic content for the public, including press releases, blog articles, website updates, newsletter articles and social media. 4. Outreach. Manages delivery channels for newsworthy content, including updating and maintaining the department websites, social media accounts, and articles for email newsletters, and creating video, print, and on-campus events. Creates websites that embed existing content from Yale and external sites (publications related to the technology, videos featuring inventor, profile on Yale Bulletin and Calendar innovators webpage). 5. Other. Seeks out, negotiates with and recommends external organizations that can provide services that optimize both the cost and functionality of the new communications strategy. Ensures that all communications conform to the University guidelines. Hires student workers as needed to assist in producing copy. May perform other duties as assigned.

Required Skill/ability 5:   

Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to interact well with faculty, staff, students, and research partners within Yale University as well as externally.

Posting Position Title:   Communications Officer 1

Required Skill/ability 3:   Experience developing, disseminating, and maintaining web and social media content.

Work Week:   Standard (M-F equal number of hours per day)

University Job Title:   Communications Officer 1

Required Skill/ability 1:   

Outstanding writing skills and ability to develop interesting content with demonstrated ability to place pieces in high profile media outlets.

Required Skill/ability 4:   Ability to manage multiple assignments simultaneously and balance priorities, as needed.

Required Skill/ability 2:   Proven editorial skills across multiple media such as print, web, and social media for a variety of audiences, with particular focus on donor, policy maker, or development practitioner audiences.

Bachelor's Degree in a related field and four years of experience in website design, production, marketing, project management or an equivalent combination of education and experience.