Associate Communication Officer (Dermatology)

Yale Corporation; New Haven (CT); Híbrido; USD 62.000 - 92.000; Jornada completa

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Descripción de la vacante

Yale University is seeking an Associate Communications Officer to develop and produce strategic content promoting dermatology research, education, and clinical programs. You will work with leadership to increase visibility and inform faculty, staff, trainees, and students.

Responsibilities include maintaining the Dermatology website and social media, editing copy, and generating short articles and announcements. Strong writing, CMS, and analytics skills are essential.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree required or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of two years of experience in writing, social media, or digital journalism.
• Experience with web content management systems and HTML editing is preferred.
• Strong editing and proofreading abilities.

Responsabilidades

• Develop and manage forward-looking strategic communications with video and social media to enhance Yale’s reputation.
• Produce multimedia content using video, podcasts, infographics, slideshows and other media.
• Collaborate with other departments to highlight researchers and reach new audiences.
• Build relationships with faculty, administrators, departments and students for content creation.
• Create and edit social media posts across platforms (Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube, etc.).
• Participate in editorial meetings and propose story ideas to senior leadership.
• Attend scientific talks to stay current on research trends.

Descripción del empleo

Working at Yale means contributing to a better tomorrow. Whether you are a current resident of our New Haven-based community, eligible for opportunities through the New Haven Hiring Initiative, or a newcomer, interested in exploring all that Yale has to offer, your talents and contributions are welcome. Discover your opportunities at Yale!

Job Description

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 Education and Experience

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.

Overview

The Associate Communications Officer will work with the leadership team across the Department of Dermatology to develop and produce strategic content promoting their research, education, and clinical programs and services to internal and external audiences. Reporting to both the Associate Director, Administrative Affairs & Department Operations for the Department of Dermatology and the Director of Yale School of Medicine (YSM) Communications, this individual will play an integral role in increasing the visibility of Yale’s dermatology programs and in informing and inspiring faculty, staff, trainees, and students.

More specifically, the role will help develop, coordinate, and implement a communications strategy for the Department of Dermatology. Duties include but are not limited to maintaining the Dermatology website and digital and social media platforms with new content; preparing articles and images for the content management system; copy editing and proofreading; and writing short articles and announcements.

Required Skills and Abilities

1. Independent self-starter with outstanding written (editing/writing), verbal, and organizational skills and ability to develop interesting content suitable for web and non-web-based distribution, including annual reports.
2. Proficiency with web/intranet content management systems and HTML editing tools, social media platforms (including Brandwatch), Salesforce, survey building tools, Microsoft Office Suite, Canva (or other image creating/editing software), and electronic mailing list software applications (Listserv). Familiarity with desktop publishing and layout programs such as Adobe’s Creative Suite and ability to identify and learn new technology, including Yale School of Medicine’s content management platform, Beatrix.
3. Knowledge in developing, disseminating, and maintaining web content, and in gathering and extracting from analytics to inform content decisions.
4. Ability to develop relationships with faculty and other departmental stakeholders to develop content for distribution and manage the department’s website and social media platforms.
5. Significant experience with, or very strong interest in science and medicine content.

Weekend Hours Required?

Occasional

Evening Hours Required?

Occasional

Job Posting Date

11/05/2026

Job Category

Professional

Bargaining Unit

NON

Compensation Grade

Administration & Operations

Compensation Grade Profile

Supervisor; Senior Associate (22)

Salary Range

$61,500.00 - $91,875.00

Benefits

A general description of the benefits to be offered with this Managerial & Professional position is available at:

Yale Benefits

Time Type

Full time

Duration Type

Staff

Work Model

Hybrid

Background Check Requirements

All candidates for employment will be subject to pre-employment background screening for this position, which may include motor vehicle, DOT certification, drug testing and credit checks based on the position description and job requirements. All offers are contingent upon the successful completion of the background check. For additional information on the background check requirements and process visit "Learn about background checks" under the Applicant Support Resources section of Careers on the It's Your Yale website.

Health Requirements

Certain positions have associated health requirements based on specific job responsibilities. These may include vaccinations, tests, or examinations, as required by law, regulation, or university policy.

Posting Disclaimer

Salary offers are determined by a candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and education in relation to the position requirements, along with the role’s grade profile and current internal and external market conditions.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the essential functions that will be required of the position and should not be construed as a declaration of specific duties and responsibilities of the position. Employees will be assigned specific job-related duties throughtheir hiring department.

The University is committed to basing judgments concerning the admission, education, and employment of individuals upon their qualifications and abilities and seeks to attract to its faculty, staff, and student body qualified persons from a broad range of backgrounds and perspectives. In accordance with this policy and as delineated by federal and Connecticut law, Yale does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment against any individual on account of that individual’s sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, age, disability, status as a special disabled veteran, veteran of the Vietnam era or other covered veteran. Inquiries concerning Yale's Policy Against Discrimination and Harassment may be referred to the Office of Institutional Equity and Accessibility (OIEA).

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