HIPRC PUBLIC INFORMATION SPECIALIST
Req #: | 172432 |
Department: | ANESTHESIOLOGY AND PAIN MEDICINE |
Job Location: | Harborview Medical Center |
Posting Date: | 09/25/2019 |
Closing Info: | Open Until Filled |
Salary: | Salary and benefits are competitive. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience. |
Shift: | First Shift |
Notes: | As a UW employee, you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs. For detailed information on Benefits for this position, click here. |
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The Harborview Injury Prevention and Research Center (HIPRC) is a worldwide leader in injury cause and prevention research. Founded in 1985, HIPRC is a multidisciplinary research center supported by the University of Washington School of Medicine and Harborview Medical Center in Seattle. HIPRC faculty and staff are devoted to conducting research, education, and community outreach aimed at diminishing the personal impact of trauma, and broadening the effectiveness of injury prevention and treatment programs regionally and nationally.
The Public Information Specialist (PIS) is responsible for day-to-day management and production of communications activities for HIPRC. This full-time position provides communications, public relations, marketing, and visual design resources to support the research, outreach and educational mission of HIPRC. This position works collaboratively with medical, scientific, public health, and communications professionals to develop accurate and engaging content designed to prevent, treat and rehabilitate injuries around the world, promote health equity, and to support the strategic goals of HIPRC activities through a variety of communication channels.
This position reports to the Program Manager with matrix relationship to HIPRC Director. The duties of this position fall into three areas:
1) Development of Communication Message and Products = 60%;
2) Project Management = 20%;
3) Strategic Planning = 20%.
The successful public information specialist requires prior experience in communications with strong verbal and written communication skills, a high level of organization and a keen understanding of HIPRC’s mission. The PIS will be tasked with implementing a comprehensive communications strategic plan, maintaining a strong brand for HIPRC programs and activities, and developing and managing external communications in close collaboration with the UW Medicine communications team to share accurate and reliable information. The PIS must exhibit a high level of professionalism and maturity, be well organized, able to multi-task and able to meet deadlines.
Position Dimensions and Impact to the University:
HIPRC is a nationally known, respected and influential research center within UW. The PIS serves as a representative of HIPRC and UW in communications with internal and external individuals and organizations. Clear and comprehensive coverage of HIPRC research, education, training and outreach activities serves to enhance potential public and private funding for HIPRC and for UW.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES
Development of Communication message and products = 60%
Project Management = 20%
Strategic Planning =20%
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Bachelor's degree in journalism, communications, English, public health or related discipline
Type and Years of Experience: Minimum 3 years in communications positions of increasing scope, complexity and diversity of responsibility.
ADDITIONAL REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
o Content management systems (e.g., WordPress)
o Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator) or similar
o Microsoft Office suite of products
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
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