Director, Content Strategy - 142044

The Director, Content Strategy provides operational and editorial leadership for the Health Sciences core communications team, overseeing daily communications activities, staff supervision, and content development. The incumbent ensures continuity of communications services, manages editorial workflows and story assignments, produces and reviews editorial content, and serves as the primary day-to-day resource for communications staff. Working closely with University Communications, the position partners on major communications campaigns, represents Health Sciences on systemwide storytelling and content committees, and helps ensure alignment of messaging, media relations, and strategic communications priorities across the organization.

Supervises media communications professionals functioning in a variety of media outreach, including newspapers, magazines, websites, blogs, social media, and multimedia outlets. Sets performance expectations, evaluates results, and provides guidance and direction on complex media communication issues. Recommends changes to department policies and practices. Identifies risks and responds accordingly. Provides priority setting and work flow analysis.

• Knowledge of the concepts, principles and technical aspects of media relations and communications including broadcast communications.

• Knowledge of the location, its vision, mission, goals, objectives, infrastructure, programs, policies, and achievements.

• Knowledge of principles and practices in crisis and emergency communications.

• Strong understanding of best usage of print, broadcast and online media.

• Strong interpersonal and written communications skills.

• Solid skills in management to effectively plan and organize work, establish processes and motivate staff to high levels of productivity and quality.

• Advanced degree in Communications or a similar, directly relevant field of study.

• Progressive communications experience within health sciences for a large research university and school of medicine.

• Progressive leadership/managerial experience in a relevant setting.

• Current UC San Diego employee.

* Must be able to work various hours and locations based on business needs. * Employment is subject to a criminal background check. * Employment is subject to pre-employment physical for those who work in clinical settings and/or with patients. * Performs other duties as assigned. * Complies with all policies and standards. * Complies with the University of California, San Diego Health (UCSDH) Principles of Community. This position description is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties or skills required for the job and is subject to review and change at any time, with or without notice, in accordance with the needs of the organization. Job offer is contingent upon satisfactory clearance based on Background Check results.