Desired Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: * Familiarity with health care or scientific writing and ability to understand and communicate about scientific and medical research topics * Demonstrated knowledge of press releases, media tracking, and how to pitch media * Familiarity with digital communications and social media platforms * Health care association, government, or agency experience * Ability to handle multiple-tasks at once and work in a fast-paced team environment * Strong attention to detail, as well as solid organizational, writing and editing skills * Direct experience in working daily with national media organizations, including cultivating reporters and editors, proposing stories, and leveraging social communications * Self-motivated, self-directed and highly organized individual who will promote a productive, collegial workplace and serve as an effective, professional brand ambassador for the University of Maryland School of Medicine * Proficiency in utilizing Word and other Microsoft Office programs. Exempt regular staff receive a generous PAID leave package that includes over 4 weeks of vacation accrued each year, 15 paid holidays, 3 personal leave, unlimited accrual of sick time, and comprehensive health insurance; professional learning and development programs; tuition remission for employees and their dependents at any University System of Maryland school; and flexible work schedules and teleworking options (if applicable per job).