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Associate Director of Research and Science Communications
University of Illinois - Chicago, IL
posted 2 months ago
About the position
The Associate Director of Research and Science Communications at the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) plays a crucial role in enhancing the university's reputation through storytelling related to its research and science initiatives. This position involves producing and promoting engaging content across various channels, ensuring that complex scientific information is accessible to diverse audiences. The role requires collaboration with multiple teams to develop multimedia stories that highlight UIC's research impact and successes.
Responsibilities
- Uncover, produce, edit, publish and promote stories, blogs and various content aligned with team content strategies and university's priorities.
- Translate/edit scientific and clinical language into accessible and compelling language for diverse audiences.
- Distill research leads into pitchable summaries to position UIC's research strengths.
- Gather and compile thorough background information and multimedia on research activity to accompany stories.
- Obtain required review/approval from partners in the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research on research and science stories.
- Review science and research story ideas for alignment with team best practices and university research protocol requirements.
- Monitor news media and other universities' coverage of science and research stories.
- Monitor story performance and audience engagement.
- Evaluate and assess content and content packaging for diverse audiences.
- Co-manage and/or manage specific research-related channels, including social media channels, blogs and newsletters.
- Collaborate with Strategic Marketing and Communications teams to expand the reach of UIC stories.
- Participate in weekly editorial meetings and represent SMC in campus or project meetings.
- Contribute to strategic content and editorial planning, ensuring campus stories are aligned with university priorities.
- Develop and maintain relationships with deans, college communicators, faculty and administrators to produce distinct content.
- Work with partners to cross promote stories on college and unit specific channels.
- Regularly review website content for accessibility, accuracy and relevance.
- Contribute to copy writing, fact-checking and proofing for various communication materials.
- Support various chancellor, provost and/or vice chancellor offices' projects.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, radio/television broadcasting, web/digital media, or a related field.
- One year of professional work experience in public relations, journalism, social media communications, or related fields.
- At least five years of professional experience with science and research writing and content production.
- Proven experience writing external facing communications or editorial and news-style writing.
Nice-to-haves
- Experience working in a higher education or nonprofit setting.
- Demonstrated experience producing highly visual, multimedia and multichannel stories.
- Experience with integrated marketing and communications teams.
- Knowledge of HIPAA and FERPA privacy regulations.
- Familiarity with AP style guidelines.
Benefits
- AD&D insurance
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid holidays
- Vision insurance
