Media and Communications Specialist

Yale University; New Haven (CT); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Yale University is seeking a Media and Communications Specialist for the Human Nature Lab in New Haven. You will lead video production, craft research summaries for grants, and maintain public-facing materials to communicate findings to diverse audiences.

Under supervision, you will coordinate projects, manage web content, and assist with field-work logistics, ensuring accurate, accessible dissemination of research outcomes.

Qualifications

• Experience producing video content for science communication or journalism.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced research setting.
• Strong writing for summaries, reports, and grant materials.
• Experience updating public-facing websites with research content.

Responsibilities

• Provide broad project coordination and operational support across grant-funded projects.
• Assist with documentation, dissemination, and public presentation of research findings.
• Develop multimedia content for Lab website, grant proposals, and outreach.
• Support logistics for domestic and international field work.

Skills

Video production

Video editing

Scientific communication

Web content writing

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree and 1 year related experience

Job description

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Overview

Position Focus

Serve as Media and Communications Specialist for the Human Nature Lab, supporting the documentation, dissemination, and public presentation of the Lab’s research. Lead the creation and production of video and multimedia content to communicate research findings to general and scientific audiences, including content for the Lab website, grant applications, and public outreach. Develop and maintain written materials that describe ongoing and completed research projects for use in grant proposals, progress reports, and institutional communications. Assist with updating and expanding the Lab website with new research content, project summaries, and multimedia assets. Support the coordination of special initiatives across multiple concurrent projects, including logistics, for domestic and international field work. Assist with human subjects' activities, regulatory documentation, and background research as needed. May perform other duties as assigned.

Principal Responsibilities

Under supervision of Project Director and Principal Investigator, provide broad project coordination and operational support across grant-funded projects in a behavioral and biosocial research lab.

Required Skills & Abilities

• Experience with video production, filming, editing, and multimedia content creation for scientific communication, outreach, or journalism purposes.
• Demonstrated ability to manage and coordinate multiple special projects simultaneously in a fast-paced research environment.
• Strong writing skills with experience preparing research summaries, reports, web content, or materials for grant applications.
• Experience updating and managing website content, including writing and organizing materials for public-facing platforms.
• Demonstrated interpersonal, organizational, and planning skills; ability to work collaboratively with a diverse, multidisciplinary team.
• Demonstrated interest in public health, human behavior, and/or social science research.
• Experience supporting logistics and coordination for travel, events, or field-based activities.

Principal Responsibilities

• Administers a department program, processes and/or workflows. Aligns with department mission and goals. 2. Works closely with department leadership and colleagues to help ensure success. Develops activities, monitors effectiveness, and identifies potential areas of improvement or change. 3. Manages administration including use of resources. 4. Conducts outreach and communications as needed. 5. Performs other duties as assigned. Required Education and Experience Bachelor's degree and one year of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Job Posting Date

09/24/2026

Job Category

Professional

Bargaining Unit

NON

Compensation Grade

Administration & Operations

Compensation Grade Profile

Associate (P4)

Salary Range

$55,000.00 - $85,000.00

Time Type

Full time

Duration Type

Staff Fixed Duration (Fixed Term)

Work Model

Hybrid

Background Check Requirements

All candidates for employment will be subject to pre-employment background screening for this position, which may include motor vehicle, DOT certification, drug testing and credit checks based on the position description and job requirements. All offers are contingent upon the successful completion of the background check. For additional information on the background check requirements and process visit "Learn about background checks" under the Applicant Support Resources section of Careers on the It's Your Yale website.

Health Requirements

Certain positions have associated health requirements based on specific job responsibilities. These may include vaccinations, tests, or examinations, as required by law, regulation, or university policy.

Posting Disclaimer

Salary offers are determined by a candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and education in relation to the position requirements, along with the role’s grade profile and current internal and external market conditions.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the essential functions that will be required of the position and should not be construed as a declaration of specific duties and responsibilities of the position. Employees will be assigned specific job-related duties through their hiring department.

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