Senior Public Information Representative
Company: University of California - San Francisco
Location: San Francisco
Posted on: October 12, 2024
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Job Description:
Senior Public Information Representative - Clinical
R_Public Affairs
Full Time
80952BR
Job Summary
UC San Francisco is one of the world's preeminent health sciences
universities. Its renowned biomedical research enterprise, as well
as its graduate schools of Dentistry, Medicine, Nursing and
Pharmacy, are consistently ranked among the top in the nation. Its
clinical enterprise, UCSF Health, includes UCSF Medical Center and
UCSF Benioff Children's Hospitals, and ranks among the nation's top
academic medical centers for the specialty care it provides.
UCSF Public Affairs seeks a seasoned health care communicator and
strong team player to join our team as a Senior Public Information
Representative (SPIR) to promote the mission and work of UCSF
Health at a time of significant expansion.
The SPIR will report to the Senior Director - Public Relations and
will collaborate closely with the UCSF Health Marketing and
Communications team to align media relations strategies and content
with UCSF Health's growth strategy, priority service lines,
affiliations and acquisitions, and national and local
reputation.
The role will also work closely with the OC's Strategic
Communications team to develop proactive and reactive materials
that align with our strategic initiatives and priorities. This
includes working closely with the executive directors of Public
Affairs and of Strategic Communications, as well as with the Vice
Chancellor of Communications, as needed, on sensitive
communications.
Additional responsibilities include managing media inquiries,
scheduling interviews and briefing leaders on media focus;
developing communications plans with strategy, goals, and tactics;
producing news releases, web stories, fact sheets, media pitches,
talking points, social media, video scripts, etc.; providing ad hoc
media training for spokespeople and counsel on media response;
supporting the response to sensitive and/or complex institutional
policies or practices; and staffing reporters at onsite media
engagements.
This role requires external communications experience in a health
care delivery setting. The successful candidate will have public
relations experience in an academic medical center or hospital
system, understand current business challenges and sensitivities in
clinical care, and demonstrate knowledge of best practices in
strategic and sensitive communications.
The role also requires strong writing skills, a collaborative
spirit, and substantial experience with news media. The ability to
identify and earn media placements for UCSF Health business leaders
and to write on a variety of health issues is essential.
Native-level language proficiency in Spanish or Chinese is
preferred.
Please note that this is a HYBRID work role with an in-person
requirement in San Francisco.
The Office of Communications actively supports UCSF's PRIDE Values
of Professionalism, Respect, Integrity, Diversity & Excellence.
Candidates representing California's diverse communities are
encouraged to apply.
This role is a 1 year contract role from the start date.
The final salary and offer components are subject to additional
approvals based on UC policy.
Your placement within the salary range is dependent on a number of
factors including your work experience and internal equity within
this position classification at UCSF. For positions that are
represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range
will be guided by the rules in the collective bargaining
agreement.
The salary range for this position is $94,400 - $201,800 (Annual
Rate).
To learn more about the benefits of working at UCSF, including
total compensation, please visit:
https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html
Department Description
As UCSF's enterprise communications team, the Office of
Communications (OC) provides comprehensive and coordinated
leadership in planning, creating and implementing integrated
strategies across all media to foster increased awareness and
support of UCSF's mission, vision, accomplishments and strategic
priorities among its diverse internal and external constituencies.
It serves as the official voice of UCSF to regional, state,
national and international news media. Its Public Affairs team
serves as the official voice of UCSF to regional, state, national
and international news media.
UCSF Public Affairs is dedicated to supporting UCSF's enterprise
strategic goals and communicating UCSF's excellence across the
breadth of its mission through traditional and evolving news media,
as well as our own channels. The team serves as the front line for
media and as the primary external communications liaison with
UCSF's -3,900 faculty members, with responsibility for managing
those relationships and for guiding them in promoting their work.
Public Affairs is a dynamic and collaborative team, made up of
bright, talented, motivated colleagues who bring a variety of
communications skills to their roles and provide significant
support to one another.
Required Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
About UCSF
The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is a leading
university dedicated to promoting health worldwide through advanced
biomedical research, graduate-level education in the life sciences
and health professions, and excellence in patient care. It is the
only campus in the 10-campus UC system dedicated exclusively to the
health sciences. We bring together the world's leading experts in
nearly every area of health. We are home to five Nobel laureates
who have advanced the understanding of cancer, neurodegenerative
diseases, aging and stem cells.
Pride Values
UCSF is a diverse community made of people with many skills and
talents. We seek candidates whose work experience or community
service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to
professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity and excellence -
also known as our PRIDE values.
In addition to our PRIDE values, UCSF is committed to equity - both
in how we deliver care as well as our workforce. We are committed
to building a broadly diverse community, nurturing a culture that
is welcoming and supportive, and engaging diverse ideas for the
provision of culturally competent education, discovery, and patient
care. Additional information about UCSF is available at
diversity.ucsf.edu
Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving
healthcare worldwide.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The University of California San Francisco is an Equal
Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants
will receive consideration for employment without regard to race,
color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national
origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic
information.
Organization
Campus
Job Code and Payroll Title
005885 MEDIA COMM SPEC 4
Job Category
Marketing / Communications, Professional (Non-Clinical)
Bargaining Unit
99 - Policy-Covered (No Bargaining Unit)
Employee Class
Contract
Percentage
100%
Location
Flexible (combination of onsite and remote work), Mission Bay
(SF)
Shift
Days
Shift Length
8 Hours
Additional Shift Details
Mon-Fri 8:30am-5:30pm, occasional nights and weekends
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