Healthcare Communications & Newsletter Assistant (Hybrid)

University of Virginia; Charlottesville (VA); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

Hybrid work

Job summary

The University of Virginia seeks a Communications and Newsletter Assistant (Undergraduate or Graduate Student) to support the Office of Medical Sciences Outreach in a hybrid role based in Charlottesville. You will help plan, develop, and produce the department newsletter and gather stories from faculty, staff, and students.

You will interview stakeholders, draft and edit internal content, and collaborate to ensure alignment with departmental branding and goals.

Qualifications

• Current undergraduate or graduate student in communications, journalism, marketing, public relations, English, public health, health sciences, education, or a related field.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Outlook, and Teams.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning, development, and production of the department newsletter.
• Gather stories, announcements, faculty and staff highlights, and other content from department stakeholders.
• Attend departmental meetings and take notes on topics appropriate for internal communications.
• Conduct interviews with faculty, staff, students, and community partners as needed to develop newsletter content.
• Draft and edit articles, profiles, and announcements for internal distribution.
• Collaborate with the employee responsible for internal and external communications to ensure content aligns with departmental goals and branding.
• Assist with proofreading, formatting, and organizing newsletter content prior to publication.
• Support other communications and community engagement projects as assigned.

Skills

Strong written and verbal comms

Excellent organizational skills

Independent work and deadlines

Microsoft Office proficiency (Word/Out

Education

Undergraduate or graduate student in communications/related field

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word/Outlook/Teams)

Job description

The University of Virginia seeks a Communications and Newsletter Assistant (Undergraduate or Graduate Student) to support the Office of Medical Sciences Outreach in a hybrid role based in Charlottesville. You will help plan, develop, and produce the department newsletter and gather stories from faculty, staff, and students.

You will interview stakeholders, draft and edit internal content, and collaborate to ensure alignment with departmental branding and goals.