Head of Communications&PR

Department: MED-Impact Institute
Salary/Grade: EXS/5
Location: Chicago, Illinois
Job ID: 54703

Target hiring range for this position will be between $51,350 - $64,473 per year. Offered salary will be determined by the applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.

Job Summary
The Communications Coordinator provides project leadership for communications initiatives (e.g., digital, print, audiovisual, and social media projects) for the HIV Implementation Science Coordination Initiative (ISCI). Manages specific communications projects across the entire Initiative, including its Sociostructural Implementation Science Coordination Initiative (SISCI), and ensures that projects meet Initiative goals. Serves as the ISCI communications editor, developing and executing a communications content strategy that supports the ISCI brand position. Assists with dissemination outreach efforts for the Initiative by creating infographics and booklets, developing outreach strategies, and promoting HIV implementation science best practices.

Project Description
ISCI is the national coordinating and technical support center for nationwide HIV Implementation Science activities that are funded as part of the HHS Ending the HIV Epidemic (EHE) plan. EHE recognizes that we have all the tools to end the epidemic in the U.S.; however, significant implementation challenges remain that prevent people from accessing these tools at the right time. The aims of ISCI are to identify, collate, and disseminate shared measures and best practices related to implementation research frameworks, outcomes, determinants, and strategies in HIV. The service aims are to work with funded regional Hubs to provide training and support, resources, and expert consultation for academic researchers and practice-based partners on funded HIV projects around implementation science.

Specific Responsibilities

Manage communications initiatives for ISCI, ranging from web communications, content development, training documents and resources, audiovisual creation, publication management, and social media.

Lead and advise Initiative on the development of effective communications strategies; manage and execute projects as assigned.

Organize, structure, and design tools that convey and simplify complex information for diverse audiences such researchers, public health departments, community-based organizations, etc.

Research, compile, and disseminate external events and media related to implementation science and the Ending the HIV Epidemic initiative.

Produce, test, and deploy specific communications tactics, such as email newsletters.

Create communications and educational activities, training videos, infographics, events, presentations, marketing, etc., that build partner relationships and encourage collaboration.

Coordinate the development and dissemination of collateral materials such as videos, programs, posters, invitations, etc.

Promote Initiative using broadcast email, websites, social media, advertising, etc.

Analyze information and recommend metrics to determine success of communications initiatives.

Create associated reports.

Serve as the primary communications editor for the Initiative, determining communications content strategy. Assess that communication meets visual and content brand requirements.

Serve as liaison to communications staff members at the Third Coast CFAR, Impact Institute, and other university departments and programs as needed.

Support Impact Institute communications as needed, such as marketing events and writing web stories.

Other duties

May oversee consultants as needed.

Preferred Qualifications: (Education and experience)

Bachelor's degree in Digital Marketing Communications or similar

4 years of work experience developing multimedia marketing plans inclusive of offline media, digital, content, and events

Advanced experience producing content with Adobe Suite, Mailchimp, and Wordpress/Campuspress

Experience using Microsoft SharePoint, Microsoft Teams, Microsoft Planner, and Microsoft Office tools

Relevant certification in Communications, Public Relations, or related field (e.g. HubSpot marketing certifications, APR, etc.)

Experience working in implementation science, program evaluation, and/or quality improvement

Experience working in the HIV field

Experience working in an academic setting

Benefits
At Northwestern, we are proud to provide meaningful and competitive benefits. The available benefits package for this position will include:

health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance

paid vacation and holidays

paid medical/sick and parental leave

tuition benefits for the employee and dependents

pre-tax and flex spending accounts for commuting and dependent care

generous retirement savings options

wellness programs

For a comprehensive overview of available benefits, including eligibility details, visit us at to learn more.

Work-Life and Wellness
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We support flexible work arrangements where possible and programs to help you locate and pay for quality, affordable childcare and senior/adult care. Visit us at to learn more.

Professional Growth & Development
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