Energy & Environment Communications Lead

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

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