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The Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME) is an independent research center at the University of Washington. Its mission is to monitor global health conditions and health systems, as well as to evaluate interventions, initiatives, and reforms. It uses cutting-edge approaches to tackle some of the most difficult and most critical questions in global health and to find answers that become the foundation for better policies and, ultimately, better health.
This requires creativity and innovation, which is cultivated by an inclusive, diverse, and equitable environment. If you join IHME, you’ll be joining a team of dynamic, mission-oriented people who are committed to creating a welcoming and diverse workforce that respects and appreciates differences, and embraces collaboration.
IHME has an outstanding opportunity for a Digital Marketing Officer to join our Marketing and Communications (M&C) Team. The newly-created Digital Marketing Officer role will be responsible for overseeing the creation of digital marketing content targeting external and internal audiences for one of the leading global health research organizations in the world. Through various channels, this person will take IHME’s digital media assets and visibility to greater levels of viewership and influence. Internally, this person will support and contribute to an engaging internal communications strategy to educate, inform, and enlighten staff, faculty, and senior leaders.
Responsibilities Include
Content Marketing Strategy and Management
Set guidelines for tone, style, and voice of all social media and other digital content
Implement a comprehensive system for measuring the influence of the Institute’s digital communications
Manage external communications and promotional activities related to upcoming research, engagements, and other efforts
Collaborate on executing IHME’s digital strategy
Internal Communications
Collaborate to produce internal communications about key initiatives, changes, notifications, etc.
Research Learning
Become familiar with IHME’s projects, learning the key personnel, and developing an understanding of key institutional actors in global health
As a UW employee, you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs. For detailed information on Benefits for this position, click here.
REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor’s degree in communications or related field
A minimum of three years’ experience in digital marketing and content strategy and management.
Two years’ experience with search engine optimization practices for social and digital content
Additional Requirements:
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Thorough understanding of digital and social media platforms and how to leverage them to further organizational goals
Familiarity with digital content monitoring software
Demonstrated ability to think independently, be flexible, and manage multiple priorities simultaneously
Experience in metrics and analytics for digital communications
Excellent interpersonal skills; a cooperative and collaborative team player, energetic, able to develop productive relationships with IHME leadership, colleagues, and consultants
Strong strategic and creative thinking and demonstrated ability to identify and resolve problems
Strong computer skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration.
DESIRED
Familiarity with using culturally sensitive and inclusive language and telling stories that accurately and equitably represent diverse populations
Experience in global health
Two or more languages spoken conversationally
Video shooting and editing
Photography experience
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Evening and weekend work sometimes required
Up to 10% travel required
Application Process:
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