Director/Senior Director of Communications

$125,000 - $175,000/Yr

Albert Einstein College of Medicine - Bronx, NY

Full-time - Senior

Bronx, NY

Hospitals

About the position

The Director/Senior Director of Communications in the Department of Communications and Public Affairs at Albert Einstein College of Medicine oversees the strategic communications of the institution's scientific and biomedical research, medical education, and institutional initiatives and announcements. Reporting to the Executive Director of Communications and Public Affairs, the Director of Communications oversees publications, web editorial content, internal communications and/or media relations to further the strategic goals of the institution.

Responsibilities

• Guide strategic communications for the Department of Communications and Public Affairs
• Oversee the strategic communications of the institution's scientific and biomedical research, medical education, and institutional initiatives and announcements
• Work closely with the Executive Director to establish communications priorities that support the department's and institution's strategic goals
• Collaborate with departmental colleagues in branding, news, social media, and web to develop and execute integrated communications plans for internal constituents
• Act as a resource for College of Medicine departments, offices, and centers for developing strategic communications plans and materials
• Act as 'top editor' for all non-news content
• Oversee departmental publications, including Einstein magazine, stories for the website, internal communications and/or media relations, depending on experience
• Adeptly prioritize and manage multiple projects, sometimes under tight deadlines
• Provide general communications writing support as needed, including feature stories, short web items, remarks, internal messages, etc
• Develop story ideas and think creatively about communications channels and content
• Directly manage a staff of 3 content developers, producers, and writers/editors
• Secure and manage freelancers as needed
• Establish positive and fruitful relationships with faculty and staff in order to develop compelling story ideas
• Work with news and social media colleagues
• Play active role in interfacing with Montefiore development and marketing/communications staff for publications and development content
• Work closely with Executive Director and web content strategist to identify and improve online content on top-level landing pages
• Serve as a mentor for junior staffers, helping to improve their capabilities and growth as professionals

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required
• 10+ years working in managing staff or leading communications teams
• Prior work in an academic medical or research institution, educational institution, or related non-profit a plus
• History of effectively managing and mentoring a small staff

Benefits

• Competitive salary range of USD $125,000.00 to $175,000.00 per year based on experience and qualifications