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Washington University in St Louis
Washington University Medical Campus; 4300 Duncan
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Location
St. Louis, MO 63110

 Scheduled Hours
37.5
Position Summary
The Communications Specialist is responsible for developing, coordinating, and maintaining clear, compelling, and consistent content across the School of Public Health’s digital and internal communications channels. This role manages day-to-day content production for the school’s website, social media channels, internal newsletter, and other communications platforms, working collaboratively with faculty, staff, students, and school leadership to translate priorities, activities, and accomplishments into engaging web content for key
audiences.
The Communications Specialist will collaborate with the rest of the communications team, primarily the science writer, photographer/videographer and social media coordinator, on editorial planning and content development, ensuring that communications are timely, accurate, accessible, aligned with the school’s brand and voice, and responsive to the needs of the school community.
The role requires excellent writing and editing skills, strong organizational abilities, sound editorial judgment, strategic thinking skills, an understanding of SEO and analytics and the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced academic environment.
Job Description
Collect, create, edit, and publish content for the School of Public Health website and other digital platforms. Maintain current and accurate information across the site, including news, events, faculty and staff updates, research, education, student and community activities, leadership communications, and other school priorities.Develop and maintain workflows and editorial processes that ensure timely, accurate, accessible, and high-quality content.
Monitor website content for accuracy, consistency, broken links, outdated information, and opportunities for improvement. Collaborate with web and communications colleagues to support the ongoing evolution of the school's digital presence.
In collaboration with the rest of the communications team, develop and maintain an editorial calendar that coordinates content across the school's communications channels. Identify opportunities to amplify school priorities, faculty and student accomplishments, research, events, partnerships, and other activities.Work with faculty, staff, and leadership to gather information and then work with communications colleagues to develop story ideas, determine appropriate communications channels, and manage content from concept through
publication. Balance planned content with timely and emerging communications needs.
Own the day-to-day production and distribution of the School of Public Health’s newsletters and other recurring communications. Collect and edit submissions, coordinate approvals, maintain production schedules, and ensure timely distribution.Develop and maintain processes for recurring announcements, internal updates, event communications, and other routine communications needs. Serve as the primary point of contact for faculty and staff submitting content for inclusion in school communications.
Ensure communications products are clear, accurate, accessible, consistent with the school’s voice and brand, and appropriate for their intended audiences. Support the development and refinement of templates, editorial standards, and content guidelines.5%Monitor website, newsletter, and other digital content performance using available analytics and reporting tools. Prepare periodic reports and recommendations to inform content planning and improve audience engagement.
Stay current on trends and emerging practices in digital content, social media, email communications, accessibility, search engine optimization, and higher education communications.
Support communications projects and initiatives across the School of Public Health, including special campaigns, events, publications, and other priorities.
Physical Effort
Typically sitting at a desk or a table
Equipment
Office equipment
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree
No specific certification/professional license is required for this position.
Relevant Experience (3 Years)
Not Applicable
A driver's license is not required for this position.
More About This Job
Compensation
$53,100.00 - $90,600.00 / Annually
The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.
Questions
For frequently asked questions about the application process, please refer to our External Applicant FAQ .
Accommodation
If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please email CandidateQuestions@wustl.edu or call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at 314-935-1149 and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request.
All qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.
Pre-Employment Screening
All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.
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