Scheduled Hours

40

Position Summary

We are seeking a creative and motivated Communications Specialist to help shape the voice and branding of the newly established Division of General Internal Medicine (GIM). This is a unique opportunity for an early-career professional to help build the division’s communications infrastructure from the ground up while working with a collaborative team of faculty and staff.
In this role, you will support the execution of communications and marketing efforts that enhance the division’s visibility. Responsibilities include maintaining web content, creating newsletters, and developing internal and external marketing materials that highlight clinical, educational, and research initiatives. You will work with stakeholders to produce content across digital and print platforms while helping manage timelines and deliverables.
This position is ideal for a recent graduate eager to make an impact and grow professionally in a fast-paced environment. The successful candidate will be detail-oriented, resourceful, and creative, with an interest in storytelling and design. Candidates should submit a resume along with examples of creative work.

Job Description

• Partner with internal teams and staff to carry out day-to-day communication and marketing tasks that support engagement and relationship-building efforts.

• Create and deliver content across multiple channels, including website updates, newsletters, emails, social media posts, print materials, signage, and event support. Follow established workflows to move projects from draft to final, including coordinating reviews and approvals.

• Track project timelines and keep materials organized to ensure deliverables are completed on schedule. Assist with basic budget tracking as needed.

• Support content development such as writing, editing, and formatting marketing materials, as well as contributing to video and digital projects.

• Help gather information and feedback to evaluate communication efforts and identify opportunities for improvement.

• Provide general support on communications and marketing projects as needed.

Working Conditions:
Job Location/Working Conditions

• Normal office environment

• Ability to travel to various on- and off-campus locations

Physical Effort

• Typically working at desk or table

• Repetitive wrist, hand or finger movement

• Occasional lifting (25 lbs or less)

Equipment

• Office equipment

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.

Required Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor’s degree or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education.

Certifications/Professional Licenses:

No specific certification/professional license is required for this position.

Work Experience:

Relevant Experience (2 Years)

Skills:

Not Applicable

Driver's License:

A driver's license is not required for this position.

More About This Job

WashU seeks highly motivated individuals who are able to perform duties in a manner consistent with our core mission and guiding principles.

Preferred Qualifications

Education:

No additional education unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Certifications/Professional Licenses:

No additional certification/professional licenses unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Work Experience:

No additional work experience unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Skills:

Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Photoshop, Advertising Communications, Communication Design, Creative Approaches, Creative Strategies, Detail-Oriented, Digital Designs, Graphic Design, Graphic Production, Highly Developed Interpersonal, Highly Resourceful, Journalism, Listening Effectively, Marketing, Oral Communications, Print Design, Results-Oriented, Self-Starter, Sound Judgment, Team Collaboration, Time Management, Typography

Grade

G09

Salary Range

$45,600.00 - $75,300.00 / Annually

The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.

Questions

For frequently asked questions about the application process, please refer to our External Applicant FAQ.

Accommodation

If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please email [email protected] or call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at 314-935-1149 and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request.

All qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.

Pre-Employment Screening

All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.

Benefits Statement

Personal

• Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.

• Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.

• Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.

• WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.

Wellness

• Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!

Family

• We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child. Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs. Need adult care? We’ve got you covered.

• WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.

For policies, detailed benefits, and eligibility, please visit: https://hr.wustl.edu/benefits/

EEO Statement

Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity. It is the University’s policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, citizenship (where prohibited by federal law), age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.