Summary

The University of Virginia (UVA) is a prestigious public research university founded in 1819 by Thomas Jefferson. As a leading academic institution, UVA operates a comprehensive health system and medical center that serves as a major healthcare provider for central Virginia. The university's academic medical center includes the UVA Health System, which encompasses a 700-bed hospital, outpatient clinics, and specialized care facilities. UVA is renowned for its medical research programs, particularly in areas such as cancer research, neuroscience, cardiovascular medicine, and infectious diseases. The School of Medicine consistently ranks among the top medical schools in the United States and conducts groundbreaking biomedical research through its various institutes and centers. UVA's research enterprise spans basic science, translational research, and clinical trials, with significant contributions to medical advancements and healthcare innovation. The university's academic programs in health sciences include medicine, nursing, and public health, training the next generation of healthcare professionals while advancing medical knowledge through cutting-edge research initiatives.

Job description

Responsibilities and Duties

Assist with the planning, development, and production of the department newsletter.
Gather stories, announcements, faculty and staff highlights, and other content from department stakeholders.
Attend departmental meetings and take notes on topics appropriate for internal communications.
Conduct interviews with faculty, staff, students, and community partners as needed to develop newsletter content.
Draft and edit articles, profiles, and announcements for internal distribution.
Collaborate with the employee responsible for internal and external communications to ensure content aligns with departmental goals and branding.
Assist with proofreading, formatting, and organizing newsletter content prior to publication.
Support other communications and community engagement projects as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Current undergraduate or graduate student in communications, journalism, marketing, public relations, English, public health, health sciences, education, or a related field.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Outlook, and Teams.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience writing for newsletters, websites, blogs, social media, or other publications.
Familiarity with graphic design or newsletter platforms such as Canva, Mailchimp, or similar tools.
Interest in healthcare, academic medicine, higher education, community engagement, or public health communications.
Experience conducting interviews and developing stories from meetings or events.

Requirements

Current undergraduate or graduate student in communications, journalism, marketing, public relations, English, public health, health sciences, education, or a related field.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Outlook, and Teams.

Benefits

Flexible scheduling
Hybrid work options

Company overview

The University of Virginia (UVA) is a prestigious public research university founded in 1819 by Thomas Jefferson. As a leading academic institution, UVA operates a comprehensive health system and medical center that serves as a major healthcare provider for central Virginia. The university's academic medical center includes the UVA Health System, which encompasses a 700-bed hospital, outpatient clinics, and specialized care facilities. UVA is renowned for its medical research programs, particularly in areas such as cancer research, neuroscience, cardiovascular medicine, and infectious diseases. The School of Medicine consistently ranks among the top medical schools in the United States and conducts groundbreaking biomedical research through its various institutes and centers. UVA's research enterprise spans basic science, translational research, and clinical trials, with significant contributions to medical advancements and healthcare innovation. The university's academic programs in health sciences include medicine, nursing, and public health, training the next generation of healthcare professionals while advancing medical knowledge through cutting-edge research initiatives.