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Title: Communications Specialist

Org Unit: WCINYP Clinical Operations

Work Days:

Weekly Hours: 35.00

Exemption Status: Exempt

Salary Range: $73,700.00 - $83,400.00

*As required under NYC Human Rights Law Int 1208-2018 - Salary range for this role when Hired for NYC Offices

Position Summary

Responsible for writing and editing content for departmental/organizational external and internal communications.

Job Responsibilities

+ Posts and maintains communications on electronic boards and websites related to events, programs and departmental/institutional initiatives.

+ Provides routine content maintenance including creating new webpages, updating text, images and video. Implements processes and guidelines to ensure web content is current and accurate. Analyzes site effectiveness to continuously drive usage.

+ Develops content that can be deployed to enhance the awareness of organizational offerings. Supports project implementations using established communication strategies.

+ Participates in the development of end user feedback strategies including customer satisfaction surveys and focus groups

+ Writes various internal and external communications that may include writing, editing, marketing, blogging, and social media communication vehicles.

Education

+ Bachelor's Degree in related field

Experience

+ 2-3 years equivalent experience in editing and writing publications. Previous experience with marketing strategies in particular, online strategies

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

+ Ability to work independently and as part of a team, self motivated, adaptable, and possessing a positive attitude.

+ Ability to multi-task and work under pressure; ability to prioritize competing demands and complete action items efficiently with minimal supervision to meet deadlines.

Licenses and Certifications

Working Conditions/Physical Demands

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