Communications Specialist

Title: Communications Specialist

Location: Midtown

Org Unit: Communications

Work Days: Monday-Friday

Exemption Status: Exempt

Salary Range: $73,700.00 - $83,400.00

*As required under NYC Human Rights Law Int 1208-2018 - Salary range for this role when Hired for NYC Offices

Position Summary

Responsible for creating and streamlining internal and external content across a range of divisional/departmental channels, including print collateral (i.e. annual report); digital newsletter, websites, and social media. A natural storyteller comfortable with writing in a digital format; Advanced CMS knowledge (i.e. Drupal) a must.

Job Responsibilities

• Posts and maintains communications on electronic boards and websites related to events, programs and departmental/institutional initiatives.

• Provides routine content maintenance including creating new webpages, updating text, images and video. Implements processes and guidelines to ensure web content is current and accurate. Analyzes site effectiveness to continuously drive usage.

• Develops content that can be deployed to enhance the awareness of organizational offerings. Supports project implementations using established communication strategies.

• Participates in the development of end user feedback strategies including customer satisfaction surveys and focus groups

• Writes various internal and external communications that may include writing, editing, marketing, blogging, and social media communication vehicles.

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in related field

Experience

• At least 2-3 years of experience in digital content and strategy

• Advanced knowledge of CMS systems i.e., Drupal.

• Experience with HTML & CSS.

• Experience in video editing is a strong plus, comfort with social media is a must.

• Experience with digital marketing, social media, and web design platforms.

• Experience in health care, education and/or mission-driven organizations a plus.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Appreciates and understands the connection between individual goals, departmental goals, and the organizational mission.

• Demonstrates integrity and ethics at all times.

• Maintains a flexible and forward-thinking approach to the way work is done.

• Maintains a team-oriented approach and possesses the ability to cultivate positive and collegial workplace relationships.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, self motivated, adaptable, and possessing a positive attitude.

• Ability to multi-task and work under pressure; ability to prioritize competing demands and complete action items efficiently with minimal supervision to meet deadlines.

Licenses and Certifications

Working Conditions/Physical Demands

Weill Cornell Medicine is a comprehensive academic medical center that is committed to excellence in patient care, scientific discovery, and the education of future physicians and scientists in New York City and around the world. Our doctors and scientists - faculty from Weill Cornell Medical College, Weill Cornell Graduate School of Medical Sciences, and the Weill Cornell Physician Organization - are engaged in world-class clinical care and cutting-edge research that connect patients to the latest treatment innovations and prevention strategies. Located in the heart of the Upper East Side's scientific corridor, Weill Cornell Medicine's powerful network of collaborators extends to its parent university Cornell University; to Qatar, where an international campus offers a U.S. medical degree; and to programs in Tanzania, Haiti, Brazil, Austria and Turkey. Our medical practices serve communities throughout New York City, and our faculty provide comprehensive care at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center, NewYork-Presbyterian/Lower Manhattan Hospital, NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Brooklyn Methodist Hospital, NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Westchester Behavioral Health Center, and NewYork-Presbyterian/Queens. At Weill Cornell Medicine, we work together to treat each individual, not just their conditions or illnesses, as we strive to deliver the finest possible care for our patients - the center of everything we do. Weill Cornell Medicine is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Weill Cornell Medicine provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, color, age, religion, protected veteran or disability status, or genetic information.