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Content Strategist (Bloomberg Center for Public Innovation) - #Staff

Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, Maryland, United States, 21276

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The Bloomberg Center for Public Innovation at Johns Hopkins University (the Center) seeks a

Content Strategist . The first of its kind in the world, the Center aims to advance the field of public sector innovation by marrying cutting‑edge practice with world‑class research to transform the culture of government, deliver exceptional results for residents, and inspire trust in public service.

The Content Strategist will lead content planning and production for a portfolio of Academic and Civic Engagement Programs. To achieve this, the Content Strategist will work closely with City Support Leads who oversee key aspects of delivering multi‑year, grant‑funded programs and Bloomberg Public Innovation Fellows, accomplished public innovation practitioners reflecting on their experience in an academic setting. The Content Strategist may also interact with Center leadership, partner organizations, vendors, and funders.

The Content Strategist will design and lead the communication efforts for a designated division, department, or center with a need for complex support requiring specialized knowledge and expertise. The Content Strategist will develop and implement a comprehensive communications strategy to support the designated area's strategic priorities.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

Serve as internal communications lead for a division, department or center.

Develop an internal communications plan for the designated area’s strategic plan including relevant reports, events, memos, and websites.

Plan, create, oversee, and edit internal communications strategies to keep faculty, staff, and students informed about important initiatives, goals, and events.

Ensure the efficiency and efficacy of communications between school leadership and faculty, staff, students, and other stakeholders.

Follow established university branding standards in all communications.

Liaise with members of related communication teams.

Write clear and effective content for audiences.

Pivot writing styles based on the format, message, audience, and purpose.

Lead the development of a cohesive internal communications strategy that builds community and positions the designated area as a vital part of the university.

Develop and maintain an internal communications calendar, ensuring efficient coordination of communications activities

Manage print and digital collateral.

Curate content from websites, social media, and news media to amplify the strategic plan across multiple platforms.

Advise and work with the communications team to write remarks and messages for leadership.

Coordinate internal crisis communications announcements with the division and university.

Edit content and manage editors for internal websites and SharePoint sites.

Contract and manage external vendors as needed.

Interact with communications experts across the university on various issues and best practices.

Execute strategies for cross‑divisional communications efforts with other communications offices.

Ensure consistent use of university brand standards across all projects.

Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in related field.

Five years of related experience.

Additional education may substitute for required experience and additional related experience may substitute for required education beyond high school diploma/graduation equivalent, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.

Preferred Qualifications Technical Qualifications or Specialized Certifications

Demonstrated knowledge of Microsoft applications such as Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Teams, and SharePoint.

Technical Skills & Expected Level of Proficiency

Branding - Advanced

Communications Planning - Advanced

Crisis Communications - Advanced

Digital Communications - Advanced

Editing - Advanced

Internal Communications - Advanced

Media Relations - Advanced

Project Management - Advanced

Stakeholder Engagement - Advanced

Vendor Relationship Management - Advanced

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

Classified Title: Communications Associate III

Job Posting Title (Working Title): Content Strategist (Bloomberg Center for Public Innovation)

Role/Level/Range: ATP/04/PF

Starting Salary Range: $85,500 - $149,800 Annually (Commensurate w/exp.)

Employee group: Full Time

Schedule: Monday - Friday 9am-5:30pm

FLSA Status: Exempt

Location: Hybrid/Homewood Campus

Department name: Bloomberg Center for Public Innovation

Personnel area: School of Government & Policy

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.

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