Writer 2

About the role

This individual will work with faculty, department leadership, development partners, and creative collaborators to develop written content for donor-facing materials, departmental web and social media channels, faculty and program highlights, and other Pathology communications. The role helps translate complex academic and clinical work into clear, audience-appropriate content for internal and external use.

Responsibilities

• Develop and research ideas for written publication/communication on topics of moderate complexity.
• Consult with internal and external customers to understand the need and purpose of a project.
• Compose written material for diverse audiences, across a variety of channels.
• Manage production of own publications/communications and adhere to deadlines.
• Compose written material.
• Manage production of own stories, and adhere to deadlines.
• Develop, compile and edit supplemental materials that support written communication (i.e., backgrounders, biographies, executive talking points, and other related materials).
• Establish and maintain extensive contacts with key sources (media, news services, community organizations and other targeted audiences) to identify story themes and newsworthy events to promote and disseminate information.
• Maintain department style standards.

Requirements

Minimum Education And Experience: Bachelor's degree and five years of related experience, or a combination of education and relevant experience.

Skills and Abilities

• Proven success in writing for publication in print, web, and other platforms.
• Excellent writing, interpersonal, and oral communication skills with proven ability to present, write, edit, and organize thoughts in a clear, concise, and well-organized manner.
• Ability to understand materials of moderate complexity and synthesize across multiple sources to produce materials for diverse audiences.
• Firm understanding of web technologies and applications, including social networking, social media tools, and current communication trends.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and able to interact effectively with a diverse array of people, including senior leaders.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Able to manage and prioritize multiple deadlines.
• Excellent time management skills.