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Salary Range
$65,000.00 - $101,000.00
Position The Communications Officer
will work with the leadership team across the Department of Anesthesiology to develop and produce strategic content promoting their research, education, and clinical programs and services to internal and external audiences. Reporting to Administrative Operations Manager, this individual will play an integral role in increasing the visibility of Yale’s nationally ranked and top-rated Anesthesiology program and in fostering positive faculty, staff, and trainee relations. More specifically, the role will help develop, coordinate, and implement a communications strategy for the Department of Anesthesiology. Duties include but are not limited to maintaining the Anesthesiology website and digital and social media platforms with new content; preparing articles and images for the content management system; copy editing and proofreading; and writing short articles and announcements.
Required Skills And Abilities
Independent self-starter with outstanding written (editing/writing), verbal, and organizational skills and ability to develop interesting content suitable for web and non-web-based distribution, including annual reports.
Proficiency with web/intranet content management systems and HTML editing tools, social media platforms (including Brandwatch), Salesforce, survey building tools, Microsoft Office Suite, Canva (or other image creating/editing software), and electronic mailing list software applications (Listserv). Familiarity with desktop publishing and layout programs such as Adobe’s Creative Suite and ability to identify and learn new technology, including Yale School of Medicine’s content management platform, Beatrix.
Knowledge in developing, disseminating, and maintaining web content, and in gathering and extracting from analytics to inform content decisions.
Ability to develop relationships with faculty and other departmental stakeholders to develop content for distribution and manage the department’s website and social media platforms.
Significant experience with, or very strong interest in science and medicine content.
Preferred Skills And Abilities
Master's degree in journalism, communications, marketing, or a related field, with proven experience in public/media relations.
Proficiency with video editing software and graphic design tools such as Adobe Creative Suite.
Familiarity with content management systems (e.g., Drupal, WordPress) and social media platforms.
Experience in higher education or healthcare communications, with a focus on developing and disseminating web content.
Strong project management experience, including managing web and social media content creation and maintenance.
Principal 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. Creates communications strategy to showcase top technologies available for license. Ensures consistent look and tone for all department communications, including written content, website and social media.
Media Relations. Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with media representatives. Identifies opportunities to work with other the departments, university publications and the Office of Public Affairs to develop and publicize stories.
Content Creation. Assesses the University faculty inventions and student startups for newsworthiness and create compelling news and public relations content. Creates engaging, dynamic content for the public, including press releases, blog articles, website updates, newsletter articles and social media.
Outreach. Manages delivery channels for newsworthy content, including updating and maintaining the department websites, social media accounts, and articles for email newsletters, and creating video, print, and on-campus events. Creates websites that embed existing content from Yale and external sites (publications related to the technology, videos featuring inventor, profile on Yale Bulletin and Calendar innovators webpage).
Other. Seeks out, negotiates with and recommends external organizations that can provide services that optimize both the cost and functionality of the new communications strategy. Ensures that all communications conform to the University guidelines. Hires student workers as needed to assist in producing copy. May perform other duties as assigned.
Education And Experience 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.
Job Details Job Posting Date
10/28/2025
Job Category
Professional
Bargaining Unit
NON
Compensation Grade
Administration & Operations
Compensation Grade Profile
Supervisor; Senior Associate (23)
Time Type
Full time
Duration Type
Staff
Work Model
Hybrid
Location
789 Howard Avenue, New Haven, Connecticut
Background Check And Health Background Check Requirements
All candidates for employment will be subject to pre-employment background screening for this position, which may include motor vehicle, DOT certification, drug testing and credit checks based on the position description and job requirements. All offers are contingent upon the successful completion of the background check. For additional information on the background check requirements and process visit "Learn about background checks" under the Applicant Support Resources section of Careers on the It’s Your Yale website.
Health Requirements
Certain positions have associated health requirements based on specific job responsibilities. These may include vaccinations, tests, or examinations, as required by law, regulation, or university policy.
Posting And Compliance Posting Disclaimer
Salary offers are determined by a candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and education in relation to the position requirements, along with the role’s grade profile and current internal and external market conditions.
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the essential functions that will be required of the position and should not be construed as a declaration of specific duties and responsibilities of the position. Employees will be assigned specific job-related duties through their hiring department.
The University is committed to basing judgments concerning the admission, education, and employment of individuals upon their qualifications and abilities and seeks to attract to its faculty, staff, and student body qualified persons from a broad range of backgrounds and perspectives. In accordance with this policy and as delineated by federal and Connecticut law, Yale does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment against any individual on account of that individual’s sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, age, disability, status as a special disabled veteran, veteran of the Vietnam era or other covered veteran.
Inquiries concerning Yale's Policy Against Discrimination and Harassment may be referred to the Office of Institutional Equity and Accessibility (OIEA).
Note
Yale University is a tobacco-free campus.
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Salary Range
$65,000.00 - $101,000.00
Position The Communications Officer
will work with the leadership team across the Department of Anesthesiology to develop and produce strategic content promoting their research, education, and clinical programs and services to internal and external audiences. Reporting to Administrative Operations Manager, this individual will play an integral role in increasing the visibility of Yale’s nationally ranked and top-rated Anesthesiology program and in fostering positive faculty, staff, and trainee relations. More specifically, the role will help develop, coordinate, and implement a communications strategy for the Department of Anesthesiology. Duties include but are not limited to maintaining the Anesthesiology website and digital and social media platforms with new content; preparing articles and images for the content management system; copy editing and proofreading; and writing short articles and announcements.
Required Skills And Abilities
Independent self-starter with outstanding written (editing/writing), verbal, and organizational skills and ability to develop interesting content suitable for web and non-web-based distribution, including annual reports.
Proficiency with web/intranet content management systems and HTML editing tools, social media platforms (including Brandwatch), Salesforce, survey building tools, Microsoft Office Suite, Canva (or other image creating/editing software), and electronic mailing list software applications (Listserv). Familiarity with desktop publishing and layout programs such as Adobe’s Creative Suite and ability to identify and learn new technology, including Yale School of Medicine’s content management platform, Beatrix.
Knowledge in developing, disseminating, and maintaining web content, and in gathering and extracting from analytics to inform content decisions.
Ability to develop relationships with faculty and other departmental stakeholders to develop content for distribution and manage the department’s website and social media platforms.
Significant experience with, or very strong interest in science and medicine content.
Preferred Skills And Abilities
Master's degree in journalism, communications, marketing, or a related field, with proven experience in public/media relations.
Proficiency with video editing software and graphic design tools such as Adobe Creative Suite.
Familiarity with content management systems (e.g., Drupal, WordPress) and social media platforms.
Experience in higher education or healthcare communications, with a focus on developing and disseminating web content.
Strong project management experience, including managing web and social media content creation and maintenance.
Principal 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. Creates communications strategy to showcase top technologies available for license. Ensures consistent look and tone for all department communications, including written content, website and social media.
Media Relations. Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with media representatives. Identifies opportunities to work with other the departments, university publications and the Office of Public Affairs to develop and publicize stories.
Content Creation. Assesses the University faculty inventions and student startups for newsworthiness and create compelling news and public relations content. Creates engaging, dynamic content for the public, including press releases, blog articles, website updates, newsletter articles and social media.
Outreach. Manages delivery channels for newsworthy content, including updating and maintaining the department websites, social media accounts, and articles for email newsletters, and creating video, print, and on-campus events. Creates websites that embed existing content from Yale and external sites (publications related to the technology, videos featuring inventor, profile on Yale Bulletin and Calendar innovators webpage).
Other. Seeks out, negotiates with and recommends external organizations that can provide services that optimize both the cost and functionality of the new communications strategy. Ensures that all communications conform to the University guidelines. Hires student workers as needed to assist in producing copy. May perform other duties as assigned.
Education And Experience 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.
Job Details Job Posting Date
10/28/2025
Job Category
Professional
Bargaining Unit
NON
Compensation Grade
Administration & Operations
Compensation Grade Profile
Supervisor; Senior Associate (23)
Time Type
Full time
Duration Type
Staff
Work Model
Hybrid
Location
789 Howard Avenue, New Haven, Connecticut
Background Check And Health Background Check Requirements
All candidates for employment will be subject to pre-employment background screening for this position, which may include motor vehicle, DOT certification, drug testing and credit checks based on the position description and job requirements. All offers are contingent upon the successful completion of the background check. For additional information on the background check requirements and process visit "Learn about background checks" under the Applicant Support Resources section of Careers on the It’s Your Yale website.
Health Requirements
Certain positions have associated health requirements based on specific job responsibilities. These may include vaccinations, tests, or examinations, as required by law, regulation, or university policy.
Posting And Compliance Posting Disclaimer
Salary offers are determined by a candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and education in relation to the position requirements, along with the role’s grade profile and current internal and external market conditions.
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the essential functions that will be required of the position and should not be construed as a declaration of specific duties and responsibilities of the position. Employees will be assigned specific job-related duties through their hiring department.
The University is committed to basing judgments concerning the admission, education, and employment of individuals upon their qualifications and abilities and seeks to attract to its faculty, staff, and student body qualified persons from a broad range of backgrounds and perspectives. In accordance with this policy and as delineated by federal and Connecticut law, Yale does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment against any individual on account of that individual’s sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, age, disability, status as a special disabled veteran, veteran of the Vietnam era or other covered veteran.
Inquiries concerning Yale's Policy Against Discrimination and Harassment may be referred to the Office of Institutional Equity and Accessibility (OIEA).
Note
Yale University is a tobacco-free campus.
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