Job Description 

The Yale Center on Climate Change and Health (YCCCH) is seeking two Communications Fellows to help enhance the center’s external-facing communications. This role is crucial in establishing YCCCH as a leading voice in the climate and health space by developing timely content that responds to relevant events, amplifying the center’s work, and engaging with a broad audience. Under the direction of the YCCCH Program Administrator, the Communications Fellow will be responsible for planning, creating, scheduling, and posting content on YCCCH’s Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, BlueSky, and X/Twitter accounts, as well as assisting with event-specific coverage (i.e., reports and publications, campaigns, day-of event updates, etc.). The Communications Fellow will work directly with YCCCH Program Administrator to align communication strategies with the center’s goals and initiatives. This position will not exceed 15 hours a week. 

Responsibilities 

Content Development and Management: 

• Plan, create, and schedule content for YCCCH’s major social media platforms, including LinkedIn, Instagram, Bluesky, Facebook, and X. 
• Develop and maintain a repository of climate change and health content for timely use across communications channels, including information sheets, infographics, etc. 
• Develop visual and written content that highlights the center's research, stand-alone campaigns, initiatives, etc. 
• Create visually engaging and digestible social media posts on current events or topics in climate and health, tailored to general and academic audiences. 
• Assist with coverage of YCCCH events, including live updates, post-event summaries, and publication of related materials. 
• Pre-plan and prepare content in advance to ensure a steady flow of information and to facilitate timely responses to emerging events. 
• Assist with monitoring the social media channels and activities, and engage with online audiences, as needed. 
• Promote YCCCH partners’ programs, research publications/reports, news stories, and special events. 
• Design timely, two-page research briefs on YCCCH publications. 

Communications Strategy: 

• Help develop a comprehensive content strategy that aligns with YCCCH’s goals and objectives. 
• Identify key themes and topics to be addressed throughout the year, ensuring a consistent and strategic approach to communication. 
• Monitor and analyze the performance of content. 
• Coordinate with YCCCH team to ensure cohesive and consistent messaging across all platforms. 

Collaboration and Special Projects: 

• Work with YCCCH team to develop short-form videos for amplifying the center’s work. 
• Find ways to leverage and engage YCCCH’s various affiliates (e.g. staff, Student Fellows, faculty, partners) to create original content for our media and newsletter. 
• Collaborate with other Yale departments (e.g., YSPH Office of Communications) to create and manage joint content and news stories. 
• Brainstorm/offer ideas for social media projects/opportunities.