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.
Required Skill/ability 5: Exceptional administrative, planning, organizational, and project management skills. Proven ability to organize and to manage multiple tasks efficiently and with attention to detail.
Posting Position Title: Associate Communications Officer
Required Skill/ability 3: Strong interpersonal communications skills. Demonstrated ability to work with a diverse constituency, including staff, students, faculty, and other community members.
Work Week: Standard (M-F equal number of hours per day)
University Job Title: Sustainability Communications Specialist
Required Skill/ability 1: Excellent writing skills. Experience writing for print and web search engine optimization.
Required Skill/ability 4: Strong time management skills and proven ability to work as part of a team as well as independently.
Required Skill/ability 2: Demonstrated ability to manage social media platforms and campaigns and experience with website management.
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.
