Robotics Communications Lead — Hybrid/Remote

PR Girl Manifesto; Ann Arbor (MI); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Michigan in Ann Arbor seeks a Communications Manager for the Robotics Department to lead communications and marketing efforts that highlight faculty, students, and staff. You will shape strategy, produce original reporting, and manage the department's communications platforms with leadership input.

Responsibilities include developing outreach materials, managing editorial calendars, and advising leadership on media and audience engagement to elevate robotics research impact.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a communications-related field or equivalent experience.
• Experience spanning strategy, digital platforms, and multimedia content.
• Excellent writing and editing skills, translating technical information for broad audiences.
• Website development and social media experience.
• Strong project management, judgment, discretion, and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the department's communications and marketing strategy with leadership.
• Generate research news, materials, and publications.
• Manage social media strategy, editorial calendar, publishing, and analytics.
• Create materials for awards, recruitment, outreach, and publicity.
• Support events, media engagements, and department operations.

Skills

Communications strategy

Digital platforms

Multimedia content

Writing and editing

Social media

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in communications

Tools

Adobe Creative Cloud

GitHub

Netlify

Content Management System (CMS)

Job description

University of Michigan in Ann Arbor seeks a Communications Manager for the Robotics Department to lead communications and marketing efforts that highlight faculty, students, and staff. You will shape strategy, produce original reporting, and manage the department's communications platforms with leadership input.

Responsibilities include developing outreach materials, managing editorial calendars, and advising leadership on media and audience engagement to elevate robotics research impact.