Public Information Specialist (Communications and Media Manager,T)

Description

Title : Public Information Specialist (Communications & Media Manager)

Position Number : T

Hiring Unit : Office of the Vice President for Research and Innovation (OVPRI) Office of Strategic Health Initiatives (OSHI)

Location : Manoa Campus

Date Posted : October 16 2025

Closing Date : November 6 2025 @ 11 : 59pm (EXTENDED)

Band : B

Salary : salary schedules and placement information

Additional Salary Information : Commensurate with education and experience.

Full Time / Part Time : Full Time

Temporary / Permanent : Temporary

Other Conditions : Position is annually renewable every July 1 contingent on performance and availability of funds. This is not a remote position.

Duties and Responsibilities

• denotes Essential Functions)
• Design and implement a comprehensive marketing and communications plan for the Red Hill Registry to promote enrollment growth retain participants and produce and distribute educational materials under the guidance of the Registry Director and Principal Investigator within the Office of Strategic Health Initiatives.
• Build campaigns that strengthen community trust and support recruitment and enrollment goals for longitudinal survey administration. Track and report campaign performance using analytics adjusting strategies for maximum impact. Develop digital storytelling campaigns that feature participant voices (short videos testimonials reels).
• Collaborate with internal and external partners including military and civilian stakeholders regarding marketing and communications strategies.
• Produce ideas for promotional events or activities and execute them efficiently in collaboration with the Director of Community Engagement.
• Conduct performance analytics on marketing and communications strategies and submit goals and performance reports regularly.
• Produce distribute organize and track content for the Registry including emails newsletter publications social media collateral materials presentations and website updates.
• Coordinate with the Director of Community Engagement to develop and implement a social media plan to grow engagement and followers organically through authentic community-trusted content.
• Establish a network of trusted stakeholders to share and boost Registry messaging.
• Coordinate updates to the Registrys website.
• Acts as the Registrys agent towards external parties such as media and stakeholders and build strategic partnerships.
• Manage media engagement by drafting high-quality press releases and talking points for Registry staff; scheduling interviews with media outlets; preparing Registry staff for media and public engagement; and reviewing all Registry messaging to the public.
• Communicate information on program activities to internal and external partners and constituents in a logical methodical and organized manner.
• Support leadership and staff management of Registry initiatives.
• Establish and manage marketing and communications plan goals and timelines and monitor program budget and purchases such as tangible promotional items and costs associated with advertising efforts across media platforms.
• Develop and maintain a crisis communications playbook with draft statements escalation protocols and key talking points that protect the Registrys reputation. Serve as the Registrys agent by effectively managing and disseminating information during critical high-profile events to maintain public trust and guide appropriate actions and responses. Elevate the Registrys awareness and response to negative news and / or category situations.
• Plan coordinate and attend meetings and conferences or other activities in support of the Registry.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Professional Work Experience :

Knowledge Skills and Abilities :

Supplemental Minimum Qualifications

Desirable Qualifications

To Apply :

Click on the Apply button on the top right corner of the screen to complete an application and upload required documents. Required documents include : (1) cover letter indicating how you satisfy the minimum and desirable qualifications; (2) resume; (3) the names and contact information of at least three professional references; and (4) transcripts showing degree and coursework to date appropriate to the position (original official transcripts will be required at the time of hire.) NOTE : Please create a new account if this is your first time applying for a position using NEOGOV.

Inquiries : Dr. Aimee Grace;

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Required Experience :

Manager

Key Skills

Quality Assurance,Client Relation,Target Audience,Media Planning,Trend Analysis,Market Research,Email Campaigns,Social Channels,Campaign Management,Client Service,Current Events,News Stories,Powerpoint,Data Analysis,Analytics

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1