Director/Senior Director of Communications

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIESGuide strategic communications for the Department of Communications and Public AffairsOversees the strategic communications of the institution’s scientific and biomedical research, medical education, and institutional initiatives and announcementsWork closely with the Executive Director to establish communications priorities that support the department’s and institution’s strategic goalsCollaborate with the departmental colleagues in branding, news, social media, and web to develop and execute integrated communications plans for internal constituentsAct as a resource for College of Medicine departments, offices, and centers for developing strategic communications plans and materialsAct as “top editor” for all non-news contentOversee departmental publications, including Einstein magazine, stories for the website, internal communications and/or media relations, depending on experienceAdeptly prioritize and manage multiple projects, sometime under tight deadlinesProvide general communications writing support as needed, including feature stories, short web items, remarks, internal messages, etcDevelop story ideas and think creatively about communications channels and content Directly manage a staff of 3 content developers, producers, and writers/editorsSecure and manage freelancers as neededEstablish 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 professionalsQUALIFICATIONSBachelor's degree required10+ years working in managing staff or leading communications teamsPrior work in an academic medical or research institution, educational institution, or related non-profit a plusHistory of effectively managing and mentoring a small staff Additional InformationIn compliance with NYC's Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary range for this position is listed below. Albert Einstein College of Medicine considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and organizational considerations when extending an offer.Minimum Salary RangeUSD $125,000.00/Yr.Maximum Salary RangeUSD $175,000.00/Yr.About UsThe  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.Job SummaryJob ID: 2024-16738Campus: BronxEmployee Classification: ExemptDepartment: Communications and Public AffairsPosition Type: Regular Full-Time