Communications Visa Sponsorship Jobs in Maryland

INTRODUCTION

We are seeking a Communications Specialist who will contribute to the integrated and comprehensive approach to brand building and provides communications support for a department, center, or program. Will write and produce printed and digital communications material. The Communications Specialist is responsible for the communication and marketing of events and partners with internal and/or external stakeholders to ensure engagement with the appropriate audience while maximizing visibility and recognition.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary writer and editor for printed materials related to the area, events, and activities.
• Perform a variety of research, writing, and digital production for communications vehicles.
• Write new material or contribute to a variety of communication media, e.g., website, proposals, summary reports, fact sheets, newsletters, marketing materials, correspondence, brochures.
• Conduct interviews and/or collect information to develop content for communication materials.
• Select visual assets to accompany written work.
• Coordinate, oversee, schedule, and make appropriate arrangements for production and distribution of communications materials.
• Serve as primary contact with vendors.
• Participate and contribute to planning and identifying content, theme, message, and tone.
• Implement project strategies and work plans developed by project leadership and support team in communicating, coordinating, completing, and disseminating project deliverables and tracking metrics.
• May manage and maintain social media accounts, newsletters, and/or website content.
• Support the planning and execution of webinars and other internal or external events.
• Develop internal and external communication materials for project promotion.
• Participate in high-level project team meetings and conference calls.
• Support the development of proposals or other documentation for new or continued funding as needed.
• Communicate challenges, requirements, and deadlines to team and ensure project timelines and deliverables are met.
• Other duties as assigned.

In Addition to the Duties Listed Above

• The Communications Specialist will provide photography and videography support for departmental events, stories, websites, social media, and other communications needs.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field.
• Two years of related experience.
• Additional education may substitute for required experience and additional related experience may substitute for required education beyond a high school diploma/ graduation equivalent, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Two years of professional writing and editing experience, preferably in higher education, science communications, journalism, or a related field.
• Two years of experience managing social media channels for an organization, including developing content, maintaining an editorial calendar, and monitoring performance.
• Demonstrated ability to translate complex or technical information into clear, engaging content for varied audiences.
• Experience interviewing faculty, researchers, students, alumni, or other subject-matter experts.
• Familiarity with content management systems, email marketing platforms, and social media analytics tools.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines.
• Experience collaborating with designers, photographers, videographers, or other creative partners.
• Familiarity with AP style and best practices for accessible and inclusive communications.

TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS OR SPECIALIZED CERTIFICATIONS

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

TECHNICAL SKILLS & EXPECTED LEVEL OF PROFICIENCY

• Copywriting - Developing
• Digital Communications - Developing
• Project Coordination - Intermediate
• Writing - Intermediate

The core technical skills listed are most essential; additional technical skills may be required based on specific division or department needs.

CLASSIFIED TITLE: Communications Specialist

ROLE/LEVEL/RANGE: ATP/03/PB

STARTING SALARY RANGE: $47,355 - $82,820 Annually (Commensurate w/exp.)

EMPLOYEE GROUP: Full Time

SCHEDULE: Monday to Friday: 9:00am – 5:00pm

FLSA STATUS: Exempt

LOCATION: Hybrid/School of Public Health

DEPARTMENT NAME: Environmental Health and Engineering

PERSONNEL AREA: School of Public Health

TOTAL REWARDS

The referenced base salary range represents the low and high end of Johns Hopkins University’s salary range for this position. Not all candidates will be eligible for the upper end of the salary range. Exact salary will ultimately depend on multiple factors, which may include the successful candidate's geographic location, skills, work experience, market conditions, education/training and other qualifications. Johns Hopkins offers a total rewards package that supports our employees' health, life, career and retirement. More information can be found here: https://hr.jhu.edu/benefits-worklife/.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE EQUIVALENCY

Please refer to the job description above to see which forms of equivalency are permitted for this position. If permitted, equivalencies will follow these guidelines: JHU Equivalency Formula: 30 undergraduate degree credits (semester hours) or 18 graduate degree credits may substitute for one year of experience. Additional related experience may substitute for required education on the same basis. For jobs where equivalency is permitted, up to two years of non-related college course work may be applied towards the total minimum education/experience required for the respective job.

APPLICANTS COMPLETING STUDIES

Applicants who do not meet the posted requirements but are completing their final academic semester/quarter will be considered eligible for employment and may be asked to provide additional information confirming their academic completion date.

BACKGROUND CHECKS

The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check. Johns Hopkins is committed to hiring individuals with a justice-involved background, consistent with applicable policies and current practice. A prior criminal history does not automatically preclude candidates from employment at Johns Hopkins University. In accordance with applicable law, the university will review, on an individual basis, the date of a candidate's conviction, the nature of the conviction and how the conviction relates to an essential job-related qualification or function.

DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION

The Johns Hopkins University values diversity, equity and inclusion and advances these through our key strategic framework, the JHU Roadmap on Diversity and Inclusion.

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, or status as a protected veteran.

EEO is the Law

https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf

ACCOMMODATION INFORMATION

If you are interested in applying for employment with The Johns Hopkins University and require special assistance or accommodation during any part of the pre-employment process, please contact the Talent Acquisition Office at jhurecruitment@jhu.edu. For TTY users, call via Maryland Relay or dial 711. For more information about workplace accommodations or accessibility at Johns Hopkins University, please visit: https://accessibility.jhu.edu/.

VACCINE REQUIREMENTS

Johns Hopkins University requires all faculty, staff, and students to receive the seasonal flu vaccine. Exceptions to the flu vaccine requirements may be provided to individuals for religious beliefs or medical reasons. Requests for an exception must be submitted to the JHU vaccination registry.

The following additional provisions may apply, depending upon campus. Your recruiter will advise accordingly.

The pre-employment physical for positions in clinical areas, laboratories, working with research subjects, or involving community contact requires documentation of immune status against Rubella (German measles), Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Varicella (chickenpox), Hepatitis B and documentation of having received the Tdap (Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) vaccination. This may include documentation of having two (2) MMR vaccines; two (2) Varicella vaccines; or antibody status to these diseases from laboratory testing. Blood tests for immunities to these diseases are ordinarily included in the pre-employment physical exam except for those employees who provide results of blood tests or immunization documentation from their own health care providers. Any vaccinations required for these diseases will be given at no cost in our Occupational Health office.