Communications Director Jobs in Irvine, CA

Overview:

Founded in 1965, UC Irvine is a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities and is ranked among the nation’s top 10 public universities by U.S. News & World Report. The campus has produced five Nobel laureates and is known for its academic achievement, premier research, innovation and anteater mascot. Led by Chancellor Howard Gillman, UC Irvine has more than 36,000 students and offers 224 degree programs. It’s located in one of the world’s safest and most economically vibrant communities and is Orange County’s second-largest employer, contributing $7 billion annually to the local economy and $8 billion statewide.

To learn more about UC Irvine, visit www.uci.edu. The UC Irvine Joe C. Wen School of Population & Public Health is dedicated to the achievement of health equity for all populations through teaching, research, service and public health practice locally and globally. Championing the principles of evidence-based public health science, the program aspires to understand and impact population level social, biological and environmental determinants of health and well-being. Drawing from the diverse expertise of its faculty, it aims to educate the future workforce of California and beyond through exceptional programs and experiential learning opportunities. Learn more at publichealth.uci.edu.

Responsibilities:

The UC Irvine Joe C. Wen School of Population & Public Health is hiring a Visual Communications Specialist who will be responsible for producing a wide range of visual content and assets, including long and short form videos, graphic design, and photography, to support the overall marketing and communication goals of the school.

This role involves a combination of graphic design skills, video filming and editing capabilities, and a keen understanding of visual storytelling for the website, email communication, and social media platforms. The Visual Communications Specialist will play a crucial role in creating a visually compelling and consistent brand image across various mediums and marketing channels, contributing to the overall success of the school’s marketing and communication efforts. This person will manage projects from concept to production, ensuring all work meets brand standards and deadlines. This position is ideal for individuals who enjoy working at the intersection of video content creation, graphic design, and photography.

A key member of Wen Public Health’s Communications & Marketing team, the Visual Communications Specialist reports to the Director of Communications & Marketing and works closely with a Communications & Media Manager and a Marketing & Recruitment Specialist.

This is a hybrid position that will require on-site work for photo/video shoots that will mostly take place during normal work hours; however, some events may be held on evenings and weekends.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Working knowledge of concepts and principles of news, media communications and media relations.
• Intermediate knowledge of the usage and applications of electronic communication tools and the matching skill-set to execute a communications & marketing plan.
• Good written, verbal, interpersonal communication skills and political acumen.
• Good organizational skills and ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Intermediate knowledge of posting on social media platforms, including: Instagram, LinkedIn, Blue Sky and YouTube.
• Intermediate knowledge of managing a WordPress site or similar CMS systems.
• Experience with Adobe Creative Cloud (particularly Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign) and video editing software like After Effects and Premiere Pro (or similar tools like DaVinci Resolve).
• Intermediate knowledge of email marketing software, such as MailChimp, Constant Contact, Hubspot or a similar program.
• Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training.
• 5-7 years of relevant experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Working knowledge of the school/campus location, its achievements, mission, vision, goals, objectives, programs and infrastructure.
• Intermediate knowledge of using Canva or other simple graphic design applications.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS:

This is a hybrid position that will require on-site work for photo/video shoots that will mostly take place during normal work hours; however, some events may be held on evenings and weekends.

TOTAL REWARDS:

In addition to the salary range listed below, we offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks. Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our compensation practices and benefits.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

The University of California, Irvine (UCI) seeks to provide a safe and healthy environment for the entire UCI community. As part of this commitment, all applicants who accept an offer of employment must comply with the following conditions of employment:

• Background Check and Live Scan
• Employment Misconduct
• Legal Right to work in the United States
• Vaccination Policies
• Smoking and Tobacco Policy
• Drug Free Environment
• Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.

The following additional conditions may apply, some of which are dependent upon business unit or job specific requirements:

• California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act
• E-Verify
• Pre-Placement Health Evaluation

Details of each policy may be reviewed by visiting the following page - https://hr.uci.edu/new-hire/conditions-of-employment.php

CLOSING STATEMENT:

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC Anti-Discrimination Policy.

We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce along with honoring unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming.

UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact Human Resources at (949) 824-0500 or eec@uci.edu.