Communications Specialist Princeton University (Andlinger Cntr for Energy/Env)

Civic Science Media; Princeton (NJ); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Princeton University is seeking a Communications Specialist for the Andlinger Center for Energy and the Environment. The role leads the design and implementation of the center’s communications plan, shaping editorial voice, brand identity, and donor relations.

You will develop web content, boost social media presence, and translate complex research for both scientific and general audiences. You will collaborate with SEAS and University Communications to maximize visibility of research stories

Qualifications

• 3–5 years communications, editorial or relevant experience, including relevant fellowship or education.
• excellent writing skills and demonstrated ability to write on science and/or engineering topics; ability to translate technical material into accessible prose for a broad audience.
• excellent communications and interpersonal skills, organization and problem-solving skills, ability to collect and analyze data, and strong attention to detail;
• ability to manage project progress and timeline.
• excellent interpersonal and customer relations skills.
• ability to work collaboratively with varied teams; build and maintain strong relationships of trust with colleagues.
• high degree of professionalism, poise, positive attitude, and strong work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Planning: support the development of the strategic communications plan and maintain branding standards of communications assets.
• write compelling content of the center’s research, education, partnerships and outreach; translate technical material into effective prose; liaise with faculty, researchers, students, and corporate leaders to develop content.
• pitch research and news stories to media outlets and environmental journalists.
• outreach: focus channels that bring content to audience, enhance social media and engagement.

Skills

Editorial experience

Science communication

Content writing

Social media management

Project management

Stakeholder liaison

Branding

Education

Master's degree in science or engineering

Tools

Content management systems

MS Office

Social media platforms

Job description

Overview

The communications specialistfor theAndlinger Center for Energy and the Environmentplays a lead role in the design and implementation of the Andlinger Center communications strategic plan and will cultivate the voice of the Andlinger Center, aligning with the Center’s vision. The communications specialist ensures editorial standards, identify story ideas and writes content for multiple channels. The communications specialist helps to define the core audience and works with leadership to enhance the brand identity of the Andlinger Center strengthening connections with partners and donors. The individual will develop robust website content, enhance social media presence, and convey highly technical information to a scientific andnon-scientificaudience in an effort to bring research to life.

The position reports to the executive director of administration and works closely with the visual communications specialist and the SEAS(School of Engineering)communications team.

Responsibilities

Strategic Planning:support the development of the strategic communications plan and maintain branding standards of communications assets:

• design and develop communications plan and outreach strategy for promoting and distributing publications and products to multiple audiences; ensure consistent voice and effective messaging through development of editorial and marketing policies.


• manage the written content and messaging of all research, teaching, partnership and outreach;


• ensure all news and video content is developed for maximum impact;enhance media presence to effectively capture the audience.

Writing, content generation, and curation:

• write compelling content of the center’s research, education, partnerships and outreach; responsible for understanding highly technical research material and translating into effective prose; act as liaison to faculty, researchers, students, and corporate leaders to develop content;


• pitch research and news stories to media outlets and environmental journalists


• outreach: focus effort on channels that bring content to audience, enhance social media, interact with our audience, use relevant hashtags, collaborate with community

Project Management:

• in collaboration with the visual communications specialist, create, collect, and curate content that promotes featured news and events, andrecommend images and art.


• manage editorial flow and content for all assets, including the Annual Report;manage and produce content and marketing materials for the Princeton E-ffiliates Partnership;serve as editor for publications including e-newsletters and brochures.

This position works closely with SEAS and University Communications to yield visibilityofimportantresearchstories and programmaticopportunities to campus and external audiences. The individual willestablish and maintain connections to relevant media resources to ensure effective promotion.

Qualifications

Required:

• 3-5 years communications, editorial or relevant experience, including relevant fellowship or education.


• excellent writing skills and demonstrated ability to write on science and/or engineering topics; ability to translate technical material into an accessible written narrative offered to a broad audience.


• excellent communications and interpersonal skills, organization and problem-solving skills, ability to collect and analyze data, andstrong attention to detail;


• ability to manage project progress and timeline.


• excellent interpersonal and customer relations skills.


• ability to work collaboratively with varied teams; ability to build and maintain strong relationships of trust with a wide array of colleagues.


• high degree of professionalism, poise, positive attitude, and strong work ethic.

Preferred:

• masters’ degree in science or engineering field helpful


• experience in writing research feature stories on science and/or engineering topics preferred


• ability to work evenings and/or weekends as needed, including events

Princeton University is anEqual Opportunity and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s qualifications, work experience, education/training, key skills, market, collective bargaining agreements as applicable, and organizational considerations when extending an offer. The posted salary range represents the University’s good faith and reasonable estimate for a full-time position; salaries for part-time positions are pro-rated accordingly.

If the salary range on the posted position shows an hourly rate, this is the baseline; the actual hourly rate may be higher, depending on the position and factors listed above.

The University also offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. Please see thislinkfor more information.