Storytelling Specialist

Company: University of Miami
Location: Miami
Posted on: March 18, 2023

Job Description:

Current Employees:If you are a current Staff, Faculty or Temporary employee at the University of Miami, please click to log in to Workday to use the internal application process. To learn how to apply for a faculty or staff position using the Career worklet, please review this .The temporary Storytelling Specialist documents key points, uses sponsor input to reveal patterns that help literally see what they are talking about; synthesizes concepts in real-time by creating graphic models that help simplify ideas that can sometimes be complex, and finally; takes metaphorical comments and brings them to life in a way that helps inspire the team through illustration. The Specialist will support the Business Solutions team in creation of Board and Executive level materials.JOB FUNCTIONS - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Translates a strategy brief into powerful copy and stories that drive a desired action Works to deepen understanding of our target audiences Manages content development process (stories & copy) Sets up, organizes, manages, and maintains story and image "asset bank" via digital asset management software to ensure all content is properly tagged, archived, and that all staff know where to find key stories and images Provides support to Enterprise PMO in preparing talking points, key messages, and presentations Develops materials for Board of Directors and Board of Trustee meetings in support of the Office of the CEO Manages branding, templates and visual standards for Enterprise PMOThis list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.CORE QUALIFICATIONS - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Education:Bachelor's degree in relevant field preferredCertification and Licensing:A minimum of one year's experience in the industry.Experience:1-3 years of marketing, communications or advertising experienceKnowledge, Skills and Attitudes:

• Knowledge of business and management principles.
• Understanding of story fundamentals (effective character, trajectory, hook, authenticity/details and calls-to-action)
• Keen sense of newsworthiness (what makes a story interesting from the audience's perspective)
• Stellar writing skills; understanding of newswriting techniques
• Interviewing skills; how to ask effective questions and develop rapport/trust with story subjects
• Storyboarding experience; understanding the effectiveness and appropriateness of story assets (text, images, audio, video) and how to combine them
• Comfort and experience using editing software (image)
• Ability to collaborate with internal and external partners to coordinate and oversee the story collection, production and distribution process
• Experience in creating strategic communications plans (from research through evaluation) and in designing specific content strategies to meet organizational objectives
• Visual, audio and video content creation experience; well-developed eye/ear for best practices in eachThe University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We're the challenge you've been looking for.Patient safety is a top priority. As a result, during the Influenza ("the flu") season (September through April), the University Of Miami Miller School Of Medicine requires all employees who provide ongoing services to patients, work in a location (all Hospitals and clinics) where patient care is provided, or work in patient care or clinical care areas, to have an annual influenza vaccination. Failure to meet this requirement will result in rescinding or termination of employment.The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law. Click for additional information.Job Status:Full timeEmployee Type:Temporary-IntermittentPay Grade:c104

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