DescriptionJob Purpose: Provide and manage communications services regarding highly technical topics for one or more specific research units. Develop detailed knowledge of faculty expertise and research done by these units; assess strategic communications needs and manage provision of comprehensive communications services to those units. Where necessary, obtain specialized expertise such as graphic design, web design, photography, video and social media strategy and manage integration of those services to meet identified strategic goals.

 

Major Responsibilities:

• Develop detailed knowledge of assigned research units; assess, identify and elevate science/technology news opportunities within relevant research areas; Develop and manage strategic initiatives to inform and guide internal stakeholders on key issues; ensuring internal and external strategies are aligned.
• Create a cohesive communications strategy for each unit that aligns with Institute-level priorities; Develop core messages that meet the goals of the Institute and research strategic plans and customizes core messaging to meet the needs of different audiences.
• Lead unit level multi-media communications efforts for one or more units that target internal and external audiences, support business goals and enhance the reputation of the unit(s) and the Institute.
• Proactively cultivate an environment of information sharing and success recognition.
• Ensure quality control and messaging consistency of all information released.
• Direct and provide executive communications support.
• Serve as the liaison from the unit to the research communicators' network, as well as to the creative services team and Institute Communications. Convene collaborators in Institute Communications and across campus to advance internal communications objectives.
• Identify projects requiring specialized skills such as graphic design, web design, photography, video and social media strategy and partner with staff reporting to the Research Creative Services Director. Manage project timeline and deliverables on behalf of unit leadership.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

 

Basic Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in Marketing Communications or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Work Experience: Five to seven years job related experience.
• Certifications: N/A
• Skills: Ability to cultivate strong, positive relationships, work effectively in a collaborative team environment and superior speaking, writing and editing skills.

 

QualificationsPreferred Qualifications:

• Preferred Education: N/A
• Preferred Work Experience: N/A
• Preferred Certifications: N/A
• Preferred Skills: Preferred skills include use of MS Office software for presentations and writing; familiarity with content maintenance of Drupal-based websites.

Additional Information: N/A

Impact & Influence: This position will interact on a regular basis with: internal and external management, faculty, staff, unit personnel and stakeholders. This position typically will advise and counsel: internal and external management, faculty, staff, unit personnel and stakeholders. This position will supervise: NA.

Job: Communications and Marketing
Primary Location: Georgia-Atlanta
Organization: Executive VP of Research
Job Posting: Dec 9, 2019, 3:15:57 PM
Schedule: Full-time