Strategic Communications Specialist

2 weeks ago

Baltimore, Maryland, United States Johns Hopkins University Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Strategic Communications Specialist to join our team at Johns Hopkins University. As a key member of the University Communications department, you will be responsible for developing and executing strategic plans to enhance and protect the university's reputation.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in communications, public relations, or media relations, with a minimum of 5 years of experience in a large, complex, and decentralized environment. A bachelor's degree in a related field is required, and a graduate degree may be substituted for required experience.

The successful candidate will have excellent writing and editing skills, with the ability to work quickly and with precision within a collaborative process. They will also have a mastery of analytical tools used to determine the effectiveness of issues and reputation management programs, and the ability to communicate the ROI of such work to leadership.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Draft messaging and other written content for university leadership, spokespeople, and stakeholders.
  • Work with the office's digital analytics team to manage media monitoring and social media listening tools to monitor emerging issues, and benchmark and track reputation.
  • Regularly conduct vulnerability assessments and develop contingency plans to address the most pressing potential scenarios.
  • Provide expert communications counsel and evangelize communications best practices with leaders and program teams across the institution on complex issues, including both institutional opportunities and challenges.
  • Engage subject matter experts and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams to develop in-depth understanding of complex reputational opportunities and issues and advance institutional priorities.
  • Produce rapid content and messaging support for communications aimed at diverse internal and external audiences.

Requirements:

  • Demonstrated success in media relations and strategic communications.
  • Excellent writing and editing skills, including the ability to work quickly and with precision within a collaborative process.
  • Mastery of the analytical tools used to determine the effectiveness of issues and reputation management programs and an ability to communicate the ROI of such work to leadership.
  • Understanding of the issues facing higher education today and a passion for the mission of a world-class research institution.
  • Exceptional interpersonal skills, with the ability to articulate controversial or complicated concepts clearly and concisely and the ability to make public presentations before a wide variety of audiences.
  • Ability to thrive in a large, decentralized, and fast-paced organization, and to manage multiple complex projects and initiatives simultaneously.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Exercise a high degree of diplomacy, discretion, and confidentiality at all times; maintain a cool head and good humor under pressure.

Classification:

Communications & Marketing Manager

Role/Level/Range:

ATP/04/PE

Starting Salary Range:

$99,800 - $175,000 Annually (Commensurate with experience)

Employee Group:

Full Time

Schedule:

Monday-Friday/ 8:30am - 5:00pm

Exempt Status:

Exempt

Location:

Hybrid/JH at Keswick

Department Name:

University Communications

Personnel Area:

University Administration

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