Research Communications Strategist for Global Impact

UNC-Chapel Hill; North Carolina; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

UNC-Chapel Hill’s University Communications and Marketing is seeking a curious, creative Research Strategic Communications Manager to shape how Carolina’s research is understood globally. The role identifies opportunities across the university, develops distinctive story angles, and connects researchers to national conversations.

The position emphasizes proactive earned media, building strong journalist relationships, crafting sophisticated pitches, and translating complex research into clear

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a discipline related to the area of assignment; or equivalent combination of training and experience.
• All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

Responsibilities

• Identify speakers, discoveries and ideas that distinguish UNC research for national and international audiences.
• Develop media strategies and pitches to secure earned media.
• Collaborate with faculty, communicators and units to shape strategic communications.
• Translate highly complex research into clear, compelling narratives.
• Work with journalists and media outlets to advance UNC priorities across channels.

Skills

Media strategy

Pitching stories

Strategic communications counsel

Project management

Writing

Public speaking

Higher education knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent training

Job description

UNC-Chapel Hill’s University Communications and Marketing is seeking a curious, creative Research Strategic Communications Manager to shape how Carolina’s research is understood globally. The role identifies opportunities across the university, develops distinctive story angles, and connects researchers to national conversations.

The position emphasizes proactive earned media, building strong journalist relationships, crafting sophisticated pitches, and translating complex research into clear