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.

Preferred Education:  Experience in managing Drupal web sites. Exceptional written and oral communication skills. Experience with Adobe Creative Suite.

Preferred Education, Experience and Skills:  Experience in managing Drupal web sites. Exceptional written and oral communication skills. Experience with Adobe Creative Suite.

Required Skill/ability 5:  Ability to analyze information and improve processes, and excellent problem-solving and reporting skills.

Posting Position Title:  Communications Officer 1

Required Skill/ability 3:  Proven ability to work well under pressure, juggle multiple tasks, and meet demanding deadlines; demonstrated professionalism and flexibility in a busy multi-task environment; strong attention to detail.

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

University Job Title:  Assistant Director, Digital Communications

Required Skill/ability 1:  Proven ability to create and manage website content or similar project management experience.

Required Skill/ability 4:  Excellent customer service, problem-solving, and teamwork skills.

Required Skill/ability 2:  Understanding of web writing principles, understanding of SEO, content management, and page presentation. Ability to troubleshoot and address issues using HTML, CSS, and digital accessibility.

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.