Communications Specialist

The office of communications and marketing is responsible for all aspects of promoting and telling the story of Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine. The office implements marketing strategies and programs designed to further advance the reputation of Cummings School and its hospitals and clinics. Key audiences served include prospective and current students, alumni, referring veterinarians, prospective and current faculty and staff, donors, alternative funding sources, research community, government officials, and current/future hospital clientele, etc.

The Communications Specialist develops, writes, and edits all written content to be shared across digital and print platforms. Collaborating with communications team members and campus partners, the role produces stories, profiles, articles, posts, emails, and web copy that highlight and showcase the robust and comprehensive story of Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine. This role prioritizes storytelling by delivering content to our primary audiences in support of recruitment and philanthropy

Essential functions as a Communication Specialist will be:

• Coordinate, develop, write, and edit stories that support Cummings School's Strategic Vision goals of Exceptional education, extraordinary clinical care, transformative research, and sustainable culture.
• Highlight Cummings School's community (faculty, staff, students, alums), clinical expertise across all six clinics and hospitals, and our veterinary diagnostic laboratory, clinical trials, research enterprise, teaching and learning experience, special initiatives, awards and achievements, student organizations, and events.
• Craft content using best practices for accessibility, inclusivity, strategy, and governance.
• Write creative and compelling marketing copy for a variety of mediums including external media, digital (web and email), and social media.
• Copyedit, fact-check, and proofread content across channels to ensure the highest level of quality, accuracy, and consistency in grammar, spelling, punctuation, style, and tone.
• Create content that aligns with Cummings School's and Tufts brand and messaging strategy and guidelines.

Please note this is a part-time 17.5 hour position.

Basic Requirements:

Knowledge and experience as typically acquired by:

• Bachelor's Degreein relevant field (English, Journalism, Marketing)
• 3-5 yearsdemonstrated professional writing and editing experience
• Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills.
• Knowledge of AP style.
• Outstanding communication and engagement abilities.
• Reliable and efficient; able to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced work environment.
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with colleagues and campus partners.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Familiarization with SEO and AIO best practices.
  Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, Google Suite, and project management systems.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ability and interest to understand new technologies.
• Experience with content production in a higher education environment.