Job Description

Job Title: Manager, Communications

Annual Base Salary: DOE, $122,000-$181,000 along with bonus eligibility and a comprehensive benefits package

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Our Mission

The Ellison Medical Institute, formerly known as the Ellison Institute of Technology Los Angeles, strives to spark innovation, leverage technology, and drive interdisciplinary, patient-centered research to continually enhance health, reimagine and redefine cancer care, and transform lives.

Established in 2016 as a medical research and development center, the Institute features innovation labs for artificial intelligence and molecular analytics and was among the first organizations to vertically integrate the interdisciplinary study and treatment of disease. We offer multifaceted programs, including a preventative medicine and cancer clinic, cross-disciplinary research laboratories, a health policy think-tank, and community outreach and educational programs.

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Job Summary

The Ellison Medical Institute is seeking a dynamic and strategic Manager, Communications to support impactful communication strategies that amplify the Institute’s mission and vision. In this pivotal role, you will assist in managing both internal and external communications, contribute to strategic initiatives, and ensure a consistent brand presence aligned with the Founding CEO’s vision. You will also support the Founding CEO’s media presence and outreach efforts, ensuring all communications align with the Institute’s goals and messaging.

The Manager, Communications will oversee daily operations and supervise staff, ensuring the seamless execution of communication activities that elevate the Institute’s reputation and visibility. This is a unique opportunity to help drive the Institute’s growth, strengthening its voice and expanding its reach through engaging content and compelling messaging.

Why You Should Join Us:

• Elevate a Mission-Driven Brand: Play a key role in amplifying the Institute’s groundbreaking research and innovations by ensuring clear, compelling, and strategic communication across all channels.
• Collaborate with Visionary Leaders: Work closely with the Founding CEO and senior leadership to align messaging, manage media relations, and support executive communications that drive EMI’s initiatives forward.
• Lead High-Impact Communications: Oversee strategic storytelling, branding, and digital engagement to enhance the Institute’s visibility, ensuring our work reaches and resonates with key audiences worldwide.

Job Accountabilities:

Communications Operations and Leadership:

• Oversee day-to-day operations of communications, managing assigned staff to ensure effective execution of activities.
• Contribute to the development of communications and external affairs goals, strategies, and objectives in alignment with the Institute’s mission and the Founding CEO’s vision.

Media and Public Relations:

• Manage media relations and coordinate media contacts and onsite visits in collaboration with the CEO.
• Administer programs to raise awareness of the Institute’s offerings, services, and resources through channels such as direct mail, newsletters, publicity, community outreach, social media, and special events.
• Collaborate with internal teams to organize press conferences, special meetings, and events, ensuring clear messaging and proper materials. Write and edit documents for EMI, including press releases, articles, speeches, and technical reports.

Content Creation and Brand Management:

• Develop, produce, and distribute marketing and public relations materials, such as promotional publications and branded content.
• Oversee the Institute's website and social media platforms, ensuring regular updates with relevant, engaging content that reflects the Institute’s voice.
• Support the maintenance of the Institute’s brand identity program, guiding internal and external stakeholders on proper use of brand standards and ensuring adherence to policies and procedures.

Vendor and Stakeholder Relations:

• Establish and maintain relationships with communication professionals, vendors, and media contacts, including artists, designers, photographers, and mailing services.
• Ensure coordination with stakeholders to ensure smooth execution of communications initiatives and events.

Budget and Administrative Management:

• Research and prepare budget proposals for communications initiatives, ensuring efficient allocation of resources.
• Administer and monitor the marketing budget, ensuring compliance with financial guidelines.
• Oversee the communications calendar, ensuring timely completion of projects and quality control throughout the process.

Community and Outreach Engagement:

• Represent the Institute at community events and public forums, speaking on behalf of the organization as needed.
• Interpret technical or specialized content and produce accessible communication pieces for a broader audience.

Additional Duties:

• Perform other duties as assigned to support the communications team and the broader objectives of the Institute.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Required Education: Bachelor’s Degree journalism, marketing, or a related field (Master’s preferred).

• Required Experience: 5-7 years of experience in communications or public relations, with a focus on media relations, digital content, and brand management. They should have a proven track record of developing and executing communications strategies across multiple channels and managing a variety of communication projects. The candidate will also need strong writing and editing skills, with the ability to simplify complex technical concepts into clear, engaging content for diverse audiences. Familiarity with communication tools such as social media platforms, email marketing, and content management systems is essential for success in this role.

• Required Expertise: The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously. They should possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a proven track record in media relations and stakeholder engagement. Additionally, familiarity with the healthcare and medical research landscape is a plus, allowing for a deeper understanding of the Institute’s work and helping to strengthen communication efforts.

For the safety and health of employees, guests, and patients, the Ellison Medical Institute may mandate vaccination requirements for employment. The Ellison Medical Institute's policies are always subject to review and change to ensure they are appropriate under the circumstances.

The Ellison Medical Institute is an equal opportunity employer. We believe that an inclusive, collaborative team environment is just as important to our mission as stethoscopes and microscopes. We strive to always provide employees a supportive atmosphere, so they feel confident taking creative risks toward innovation. The Ellison Medical Institute values emotional intelligence and communication with empathy and respect for others. We seek to build a diverse group of people who are curious, have a deep sense of responsibility, and the grit needed to achieve excellence.

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