Communications Specialist (Environmental Health and Engineering) - #Staff

Johns Hopkins University; Baltimore (MD); Hybrid; USD 47,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Johns Hopkins University seeks a Communications Specialist to support brand-building and provide communications for a department, center, or program. The role writes and produces printed and digital materials and supports events with internal and external stakeholders to maximize visibility.

The position includes creating content for websites, newsletters, and proposals, coordinating production, and potentially managing social media accounts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field and two years of related experience.
• Ability to translate complex information into clear, engaging content.
• Professional writing and editing experience, preferably in higher education or science communications.
• Experience managing social media channels, editorial calendars, and content development.
• Strong organization and the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary writer and editor for printed materials related to the area, events, and activities.
• Create research, writing, and digital production content for communications vehicles.
• Develop content for websites, proposals, newsletters, marketing materials, and brochures.
• Conduct interviews and collect information to develop content for materials.
• Coordinate production and distribution of communications materials with vendors.
• Possibly manage social media accounts, newsletters, and website content.
• Support planning and execution of webinars and events.
• Contribute to development of proposals and funding documentation.

Skills

Writing

Editing

Social media management

Interviewing

AP style

Content development

Communication

Editing feedback

Editorial calendars

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Content Management Systems

Email marketing platforms

Social media analytics tools

Job description

We are seeking a Communications Specialist who will contribute to the integrated and comprehensive approach to brand building and provides communications support for a department, center, or program. Will write and produce printed and digital communications material. The Communications Specialist is responsible for the communication and marketing of events and partners with internal and/or external stakeholders to ensure engagement with the appropriate audience while maximizing visibility and recognition.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary writer and editor for printed materials related to the area, events, and activities.
• Perform a variety of research, writing, and digital production for communications vehicles.
• Write new material or contribute to a variety of communication media, e.g., website, proposals, summary reports, fact sheets, newsletters, marketing materials, correspondence, brochures.
• Conduct interviews and/or collect information to develop content for communication materials.
• Select visual assets to accompany written work.
• Coordinate, oversee, schedule, and make appropriate arrangements for production and distribution of communications materials.
• Serve as primary contact with vendors.
• Participate and contribute to planning and identifying content, theme, message, and tone.
• Implement project strategies and work plans developed by project leadership and support team in communicating, coordinating, completing, and disseminating project deliverables and tracking metrics.
• May manage and maintain social media accounts, newsletters, and/or website content.
• Support the planning and execution of webinars and other internal or external events.
• Develop internal and external communication materials for project promotion.
• Participate in high-level project team meetings and conference calls.
• Support the development of proposals or other documentation for new or continued funding as needed.
• Communicate challenges, requirements, and deadlines to team and ensure project timelines and deliverables are met.
• Other duties as assigned.

In Addition to the Duties Listed Above

• The Communications Specialist will provide photography and videography support for departmental events, stories, websites, social media, and other communications needs.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field.
• Two years of related experience.
• Additional education may substitute for required experience and additional related experience may substitute for required education beyond a high school diploma/ graduation equivalent, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.

Preferred Qualifications

• Two years of professional writing and editing experience, preferably in higher education, science communications, journalism, or a related field
• Two years of experience managing social media channels for an organization, including developing content, maintaining an editorial calendar, and monitoring performance.
• Demonstrated ability to translate complex or technical information into clear, engaging content for varied audiences.
• Experience interviewing faculty, researchers, students, alumni, or other subject-matter experts.
• Familiarity with content management systems, email marketing platforms, and social media analytics tools.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines.
• Experience collaborating with designers, photographers, videographers, or other creative partners.
• Familiarity with AP style and best practices for accessible and inclusive communications.

Technical Qualifications or Specialized Certifications

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Technical Skills & Expected Level of Proficiency

• Copywriting - Developing
• Digital Communications - Developing
• Project Coordination - Intermediate
• Writing - Intermediate

The core technical skills listed are most essential; additional technical skills may be required based on specific division or department needs.

Classified Title: Communications Specialist

Role/Level/Range: ATP/03/PB

Starting Salary Range: $47,355 - $82,820 Annually (Commensurate w/exp.)

Employee group: Full Time

Schedule: Monday to Friday: 9:00am - 5:00pm

FLSA Status: Exempt

Location: Hybrid/School of Public Health

Department name: Environmental Health and Engineering

Personnel area: School of Public Health

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.