Hybrid Public Health Communications Specialist

Yale University; New Haven (CT); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

The Communications Officer at Yale School of Public Health will write and edit news, features, and digital content for internal and external audiences, translating complex public health topics into accessible language. You will collaborate with the Editorial Team and school leadership to produce the school’s public health magazine, newsletters, and reports.

You’ll ensure content aligns with institutional messaging, manage editorial projects and media relations with Yale’s main press office and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field and four years of experience in website design, production, marketing, project management or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Brand & Communications Strategy. Develops and executes public relations strategy, output, and performance for the department with the goal of increasing media impressions in local, national, industry-specific and alumni media.
• Media Relations. Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with media representatives.
• Content Creation. Produces engaging, dynamic content for the public, including press releases, blog articles, website updates and social media.
• Outreach. Manages delivery channels for newsworthy content, including updating department websites and newsletters.
• Other. Hires student workers and supports additional duties as needed.

Skills

Writing

Editing

AP style

Public health translation

Media relations

Content strategy

Project management

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

WordPress

Drupal/Beatrix

Canva

Photoshop

Social media platforms

Job description

The Communications Officer at Yale School of Public Health will write and edit news, features, and digital content for internal and external audiences, translating complex public health topics into accessible language. You will collaborate with the Editorial Team and school leadership to produce the school’s public health magazine, newsletters, and reports.

You’ll ensure content aligns with institutional messaging, manage editorial projects and media relations with Yale’s main press office and