Communications Specialist - Pediatrics

Department: SOM KC Pediatrics - Research (PEDS RESEARCH) Behavioral Pediatrics Position Title: Communications Specialist - Pediatrics Job Family Group: Professional Staff Job Description Summary: The Communications Specialist in the Department of Pediatrics oversees the planning, establishment, execution, and evaluation of communications and marketing strategies for two multifaceted programs called TelehealthROCKS and the Heartland Telehealth Resource Center (HTRC). Telehealth ROCKS is a grant-funded program that takes evidence-based approaches to the local community to solve problems. HTRC is a grant-funded program with priorities focused on outreach, education, and technical assistance to build and expand telehealth services. This role serves as principal point of representation and liaison with internal and external partnerships on digital marketing and communication matters and provides day‑to‑day technical/professional guidance. Job Description: Job Duties Create and edit video content to support asynchronous training initiatives. Capture and edit photos for use across communications and marketing materials. Design graphics, handouts, flyers, and other educational and promotional resources. Manage social media platforms by developing content, increasing posting frequency, and expanding audience reach. Grow newsletter distribution lists and develop engaging, targeted content. Write and edit short‑form articles and feature content. Maintain and update website content to ensure accuracy, relevance, and user engagement. Develop and produce press releases, press kits, newsletters, and other marketing and communications materials. Implement strategic communication plans that enhance brand awareness and support organizational goals. Produce, edit, and host podcast content, and distribute across multiple platforms. Utilize a data‑driven approach to track performance and prepare detailed reports on media activity and engagement metrics for leadership. Lead all Telehealth ROCKS marketing initiatives, including planning, content development, design, and production of marketing materials. This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. It is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, duties, and assignments. Furthermore, job duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Required Qualifications Work Experience: Four (4) years experience in graphic design, communications marketing or related field. Relevant education may substitute for experience on a year for year basis. Experience managing and expanding social media presence. Experience with design software and technologies (such as InDesign, Illustrator, Dreamweaver, Photoshop). Preferred Qualifications Education: Master’s degree in a related field. Work Experience: Five (5) or more years of full‑time professional experience in a communications role. Skills Communication Time management Attention to detail Required Documents Resume Cover Letter Comprehensive Benefits Package: Coverage begins on day one for health, dental, and vision insurance and includes health expense accounts with generous employer contributions if the employee participates in a qualifying health plan. Employer‑paid life insurance, long‑term disability insurance, and various additional voluntary insurance plans are available. Paid time off, including vacation and sick, begins accruing upon hire, plus ten paid holidays. One paid discretionary day is available after six months of employment, and paid time off for bereavement, jury duty, military service, and parental leave is available after 12 months of employment. A retirement program with a generous employer contribution and additional voluntary retirement programs (457 or 403b) are available. Employee Type: Regular Time Type: Full time Rate Type: Salary Compensation Statement: The pay range listed for this position is determined by our compensation program using market data and salary benchmarking. A combination of factors is considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, education, experience and training, qualifications relative to the requirements of the position, and funding. At the University of Kansas Medical Center, a reasonable estimate for the starting pay range will be the minimum to midpoint of the posted range, taking into account the combination of factors listed above. Pay Range: $58,656.00 - $79,772.00 Minimum $58,656.00 Midpoint $69,000.00 Maximum $79,772.00 #J-18808-Ljbffr Dormont Manufacturing Co