Marketing & Communications Specialist, Scientific Outreach

Penn State Lady Lions; State College (Centre County); On-site; USD 49,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

75% tuition discount

Job summary

Penn State's NCEMS seeks a Marketing and Communications Specialist to lead scientific communications, marketing, and outreach efforts, coordinating with leadership and research teams. The role is based on the University Park campus.

The position involves creating and disseminating content across websites, newsletters, and social channels. The ideal candidate has experience in writing, editing, and digital content, and can manage multiple projects to meet deadlines.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in writing, editing, digital content creation, and stakeholder engagement.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Proficiency with common communications, design, and collaboration tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop, edit, and publish website content, social media posts, newsletters, announcements, correspondence, research highlights, and other communications for scientific and public audiences.
• Create and coordinate branded graphics, presentations, promotional materials, and digital assets aligned with Penn State and NCEMS standards.
• Plan and manage communications campaigns promoting Working Groups, fellowships, internships, workshops, funding opportunities, publications, and Center accomplishments.
• Collaborate with Center leadership, staff, faculty, trainees, and partners to translate complex scientific and programmatic information into clear, accessible messaging.
• Maintain websites, contact lists, and communications assets; monitor engagement metrics and recommend improvements.

Skills

Writing

Editing

Content creation

Stakeholder engagement

Project management

Comms tools

Design tools

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Penn State's NCEMS seeks a Marketing and Communications Specialist to lead scientific communications, marketing, and outreach efforts, coordinating with leadership and research teams. The role is based on the University Park campus.

The position involves creating and disseminating content across websites, newsletters, and social channels. The ideal candidate has experience in writing, editing, and digital content, and can manage multiple projects to meet deadlines.