Health Research Communications & Digital Media Lead

Biological Sciences Division at the University of Chicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Chicago's Department of Neurology and the Healthy Aging and Alzheimer’s Research Care Center (HAARC) seek a Health Research & Digital Media Coordinator to translate complex health and research information into clear, accessible communications for diverse audiences, including participants, families, clinicians, researchers, and community partners.

Working with Department and HAARC leadership, you will develop strategies to increase awareness of research and education programs,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, public relations, journalism, marketing, public health, or related field.
• Experience in research/health communications or science communications.
• Experience managing social media, websites, newsletters, or digital campaigns.
• Experience in university or academic research settings preferred.
• Proficiency with WordPress, Google Analytics, Canva and Constant Contact.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with strong storytelling.
• Strong organizational and project-management skills.
• Ability to work independently with moderate guidance.

Responsibilities

• Translate complex health and research information into clear content for diverse audiences.
• Develop and edit communications highlighting studies, findings, and opportunities.
• Create materials for recruitment, engagement, and education.
• Coordinate content across websites, social media, newsletters, and email.
• Support media relations and help prepare talking points and press materials.
• Monitor analytics and adjust strategies to increase reach.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal comms

Clear scientific storytelling

Strong writing and editing

Project-management

Cross-team collaboration

Health literacy & accessibility

Education

Bachelor’s degree in communications, public relations, journalism, marketing, public health, or related field

Tools

WordPress

Google Analytics

Canva

Constant Contact

Job description

The University of Chicago's Department of Neurology and the Healthy Aging and Alzheimer’s Research Care Center (HAARC) seek a Health Research & Digital Media Coordinator to translate complex health and research information into clear, accessible communications for diverse audiences, including participants, families, clinicians, researchers, and community partners.

Working with Department and HAARC leadership, you will develop strategies to increase awareness of research and education programs,