Communication Specialist I - Academic and Clinical Research Capability

Description

Become part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 teammates, whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of the unique communities we serve.

Summary:
This position assists with activities which fulfill the marketing and communications needs of UNC Health Care System. Employees work under close supervision, assisting with writing publications, developing media and marketing communications, and supporting public relations activities. Employees may be responsible for the implementation of small projects or work as part of a team on larger projects.

Responsibilities:
1. As directed, carries out the plans made for special events such as community health fairs, screenings, etc.
2. Assists in the development of marketing communications including direct mail, direct to customer marketing, customer relationships and database marketing.
3. Assists in writing, and helps photographers, in the preparation of certain publications such as brochures, booklets, alumni materials and employee and special constituent newsletters.
4. Helps carry out community relations activities involving education programs, health classes, and business expos and is a liaison with groups such as chambers of commerce, businesses, school systems, etc.
5. Supports internal communications to staff and medical staff through newsletters, websites, meetings, posters, bulletins, etc.
6. Supports media relations, by helping with the creation of news releases, responding to media inquiries, assisting in the preparation for news conferences, and supporting web and database media relationships.
7. Supports public relations which involve aiding in the planning and execution of persuasive campaigns using paid and public media and other channels and assisting with communications during crisis management.

Other information:
Education Requirements:
* Bachelor's degree in Journalism, English, Public Relations, Marketing, Science or related field.
Licensure/Certification Requirements:
* No licensure or certification required.
Professional Experience Requirements:
* One (1) year of experience in communications, public relations, marketing or related field.
Knowledge/Skills/and Abilities Requirements:
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Legal Employer: NCHEALTH

Entity: Shared Services

Organization Unit: Academic and Clinical Research Capability

Work Type: Full Time

Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00

Salary Range:$20.74 - $29.52 per hour (Hiring Range)

Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equity

Work Assignment Type: Hybrid

Work Schedule: Day Job

Location of Job: US:NC:Morrisville

Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No

This position is employed by NC Health (Rex Healthcare, Inc., d/b/a NC Health), a private, fully-owned subsidiary of UNC Health Care System, in a department that provides shared services to operations across UNC Health Care; except that, if you are currently a UNCHCS State employee already working in a designated shared services department, you may remain a UNCHCS State employee if selected for this job.

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran or political affiliation.

UNC Health makes reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as applicants and employees with disabilities. All interested applicants are invited to apply for career opportunities. Please email applicant.accommodations@unchealth.unc.edu if you need a reasonable accommodation to search and/or to apply for a career opportunity.