Director of Creative Communications and Production_

OverviewNew York Medical College (NYMC) is seeking a dynamic and experienced Director of Creative Communications and Production to join the Office of Public Relations (PR). Reporting directly to the Vice President of Communications and Strategic Initiatives, this position is responsible for leading all graphic design, branding, photo shoots, and project management for the Office of Public Relations. The Director works closely with all members of the Public Relations team as well as all departments and schools to visually represent the NYMC brand and manage communications projects. The Director will manage projects from conception through delivery, ensuring alignment with NYMC’s brand identity and strategic goals. This individual will serve as the primary point of contact for campus stakeholders and coordinate efforts across creative, editorial, and administrative teams ensuring projects are kept on deadline and budget. As the lead designer, this position will create all invitations, graphics, templates, and branded materials, and ensure all communications effectively display the NYMC brand.ResponsibilitiesDesign and Branding:+ Lead the design of all communications, invitations, advertisements, graphics, merchandise, and branding materials for NYMC. Serving as the primary designer for all electronic publications and invitations.+ Produce brochures and materials including fact sheets, at a glance brochures, annual public relations highlights deck, and more.+ Create design templates for invitations, newsletters, presentations, and more in Canva and PowerPoint.+ Serve as brand ambassador ensuring all communications adhere to the College’s style guidelines.+ Oversee the implementation and management of NYMC’s visual brand, updating style guidelines as necessary.+ Working with outside vendors and freelancers on print and electronic communications to provide branding collateral, review and approve creative contentProject Management:+ Manage all incoming project requests, adding and guiding them through the public relations department queue.+ Utilize Mondays as a project management tool to track, prioritize, and schedule communications projects.+ Coordinate with NYMC schools and departments, vendors, and the PR team to ensure timely and successful project completion.+ Act as the primary liaison with vendors for obtaining quotes, managing projects, and overseeing payments.+ Create and schedule all invitations and campus wide communications in Constant Contact.Creative Oversight:+ Approve all creative content across NYMC’s schools and departments, ensuring alignment with the College’s branding and strategic objectives.+ Collaborate closely with the PR team to provide visibility into project progress and quality control.+ Manage photo shoots and field requests for images and creative content, ensuring high-quality and brand-consistent results.+ Oversee the image library to ensure inclusive, multifaceted, current as well as historical images are available that represent the organization. Supply appropriate images to internal and external stakeholders upon request.Collaboration and Communication:+ Work closely with all PR team members, to ensure cohesive and effective communications strategies.+ Serve as the main contact for campus stakeholders, providing updates and insights into project status and outcomes.+ Provide superior communication and service to all departments served, ensuring their needs are met in a timely fashion.+ Must be diplomatic, exercise sound judgment and maintain confidentiality.+ Manage multiple projects simultaneously while being detailed oriented and possessing the ability to work independently.QualificationsEducation:Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Visual Arts, Communications, Marketing, or a related field.Experience:Minimum of 5 years of experience in graphic design, branding, and project management, preferably in an educational or non-profit setting.Skills:+ Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop, Adobe InDesign, and Canva.+ Strong understanding of branding principles and visual communication.+ Proven project management skills, including the ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously.+ Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse teams and stakeholders.+ Experience with project management software, particularly Mondays.+ Experience with email marketing software like Constant Contact is highly desirable.+ Strong organizational, managerial and problem-solving skills.+ The position requires superior grammar and proofreading skills and the ability to multi-task as well as work independently.Minimum SalaryUSD $85,000.00/Yr.Maximum SalaryUSD $85,000.00/Yr.New York Medical College offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees* which includes:+ Full range of Health Plans+ Medical Plans (choice of EPO, PPO, High Deductible HSA)+ Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)+ Dental Plans (PPO & HMO) and Vision Plan+ Dependent Care and Transit Programs+ Life Insurance, AD&D and Voluntary Supplemental Life Insurance+ Short-term and Long-term disability programs+ Retirement Plan (403b) - matching contribution up to 5% for eligible/enrolled employees following one year of employment (may make own pre-tax contributions immediately following employment)+ New York Medical College Tuition Exemption Program for eligible employees, their spouse and dependent children+ Legal plan+ Employee Assistance Program+ Early-Release Fridays (October - March)+ Generous Paid Time Off+ Vacation, Sick Leave, Personal Leave+ Annual Holiday Schedule*Members of the 1199 SEIU and 32BJ unions may participate in some of NYMC’s voluntary benefits, but they participate in separate Health and Welfare benefit programs.New York Medical College (NYMC), a member of Touro University, is a health sciences College whose purpose is to educate clinical and public health professionals as well as researchers, to conduct biomedical and population-based research. Through its faculty and affiliated partners, the College engenders a diverse and inclusive community that promotes an atmosphere of excellence, scholarship and professionalism.Touro University is an equal opportunity employer. Touro University treats all employees, job applicants, and students without unlawful consideration of race, ethnicity, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition), age, disability, medical condition, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military service or veteran status, citizenship status, or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. We are committed to ensuring the fulfillment of this policy in all decisions, including but not limited to, recruitment, the administration of educational programs and activities, hiring, compensation, training and apprenticeship, placement, promotion, upgrading, demotion, downgrading, transfer, layoff, suspension, expulsion and termination, and all other terms and conditions of admission, matriculation, and employment.Inquiries or complaints concerning the non-discrimination policies should be sent to Nicole Barnett, 50 West 47th Street, 12th Floor, New York, New York, 10036, nicole.barnett@touro.edu (646-565-6285) or, alternatively, to the Chief Compliance Officer at compliance@touro.edu and 646-565-6000 x55330.Job Locations US-NY-ValhallaRequisition ID 2024-11191Position Type Full-TimeSchedule Shift 1Hours Per Week 35Travel 10%Category CommunicationsFLSA Status Exempt