1.  Develops and manages forward-looking strategic communications with video and social media to enhance Yale's reputation and communicate Yale's messages.2.  Produces multimedia content. Identify topics with compelling visual and audio elements to create stories that exploit those qualities, using video, podcasts, infographics, slideshows and other media as appropriate.3.  Works with communications colleagues throughout the school and university to highlight the work of researchers, create a high profile presence, and reach new audiences.4.  Builds relationships with faculty, administrators, departments and students and maintains contact with communications professionals and monitors trending news topics.5. Conceptualizes and writes creative posts across all social media platforms, including Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube, and other accounts.6.  Participates in regular editorial/content meetings. Propose story ideas to senior leadership.7.  Regularly attends scientific talks on diverse topics to stay up-to-date on research trends at Yale and beyond.

Preferred Education:   Science writing and editing preferred.

Preferred Education, Experience and Skills:   Science writing and editing preferred.

Required Skill/ability 5:   Skilled in writing press releases, web content, social media posts, marketing copy, news stories and magazine-style, longer-form articles and profiles and other communication materials with attention to facts, detail and context.

Posting Position Title:   Associate Communications Officer

Required Skill/ability 3:   Interest and some background with digital journalism (e.g., video, audio blogging, etc.)

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

University Job Title:   Associate Communications Officer

Required Skill/ability 1:   Demonstrated ability in writing and editing. Ability to think analytically, articulate ideas clearly and write and/or edit a wide array of copy.

Required Skill/ability 4:   Ability to professionally interact with faculty and staff at all levels. Familiarity and knowledge of hosting Zoom meetings and webinars.

Required Skill/ability 2:   Proven ability in creating creative posts and generating analytics for social media, including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn.

Bachelor's degree and minimum of two years of experience in writing, social media, digital journalism (e.g., video, audio blogging, etc.) or an equivalent combination of education and experience.