Program Promotion & Communications Specialist

Northeast Ohio Medical University; Rootstown Township (OH); Hybrid; USD 49,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Educational benefits

Lean Six Sigma training

Wellness initiatives

Job summary

NEOMED's Department of Biomedical Sciences seeks a Scientific Communications and Outreach Specialist to grow awareness of neuroscience and graduate programs through strategic storytelling, content creation, and cross‑department collaboration.

The role leads social media, web content, events, and recruitment materials, partnering with faculty and students to translate complex research into engaging narratives that attract prospective students and research partners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, Journalism, Life Science, Biomedical Sciences, or a related field.
• Strong written, editing, and verbal communication skills with the ability to adapt voice for different audiences.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and content creation tools including graphic design platforms, video editing, and analytics.

Responsibilities

• Identify and develop compelling narratives around faculty research, student experiences, and program outcomes that resonate with prospective students, collaborators, and partners.
• Collaborate with faculty, staff, and students to gather stories and insights that showcase program strengths.
• Create compelling written, digital, and visual content for websites, newsletters, brochures, presentations, recruitment materials, and ads.
• Work cross-functionally to align messaging and support recruitment goals and brand consistency.
• Manage multiple projects and content initiatives simultaneously, meeting deadlines with minimal oversight.
• Maintain and update program websites and digital platforms to ensure accurate, engaging content.
• Track communication outcomes and prepare reports on marketing effectiveness and audience engagement.

Skills

Storytelling

Content strategy

Social media management

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications

Tools

Microsoft Office

Graphic design tools

Video editing software

Marketing analytics

Job description

NEOMED's Department of Biomedical Sciences seeks a Scientific Communications and Outreach Specialist to grow awareness of neuroscience and graduate programs through strategic storytelling, content creation, and cross‑department collaboration.

The role leads social media, web content, events, and recruitment materials, partnering with faculty and students to translate complex research into engaging narratives that attract prospective students and research partners.