Communication Specialist for SSSP

Brandeis University; Waltham (MA); On-site; USD 66,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Brandeis University seeks a Communications Specialist to assist the Associate Director of Communication and Events in crafting and executing a comprehensive communication strategy for the Heller School, the Schneider Institutes and the School of Social Sciences and Social Policy.

The role involves creating content for website pages, developing campaign strategies (including US News & World Report), writing and editing press releases and newsletters, producing videos when needed, and coordinating

Qualifications

• B.A./B.S. required with 3-5 years related work experience.

Responsibilities

• Works with the Director to create, develop and manage content for the Heller School website pages and develop a strategy for the US News & World Report Campaign.
• Writes, edits, and proofreads high-quality communication materials, including press releases, newsletters, and tailored social media content for internal and external distribution.
• Manages and produces videos as needed.
• Oversees the design and distribution of the Social Policy Impact report.
• Assists the Director of Communications and Events in promoting school wide events and activities while collaborating with and maintaining strong relationships with university centers.
• Manages the Communications budget.

Skills

Content development

Editing

Video production

Social media

Web content

Strategic communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Brandeis University seeks to hire a Communication Specialist to assist the Associate Director of Communication and Events in developing and managing a communication strategy for the Heller School, the Schneider Institutes and for the School of Social Sciences and Social Policy. The hiring range is $65,500 - $72,300.

Job Duties

Works with the Director to create, develop and manage content for the Heller School website pages and develop a strategy for the US News & World Report Campaign.

Writes, edits, and proofreads high-quality communication materials, including press releases, newsletters, and tailored social media content for internal and external distribution.

Manages and produces videos as needed.

The Communications Specialist will oversee the design and distribution of the Social Policy Impact report.

Assists the Director of Communications and Events in promoting school wide events and activities while collaborating with and maintain strong relationships with university centers.

Manages the Communications budget.

Qualifications

B.A./B.S. required plus 3-5 years related work experience.

Pay Range Disclosure

The University's pay ranges represent a good faith estimate of what Brandeis reasonably expects to pay for a position at the time of posting.

The pay offered to a selected candidate during hiring will be based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience and education/training, internal peer equity, and applicable legal requirements.

Union Representation

This position will be exclusively represented by the Service Employees International Union (SEIU), Local 888 for purposes of wages, hours and other terms and conditions of employment.

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