Science Communications & Outreach Strategist (Hybrid)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare Coverage

Medical insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Education benefits

Hybrid work

Job summary

Northeast Ohio Medical University in Rootstown, OH is seeking a Scientific Communications and Outreach Specialist to advance NEOMED’s research programs and graduate education through strategic storytelling, digital presence, and targeted recruitment content.

You will develop narratives around faculty research and student successes, manage websites and social media, support events, and collaborate across departments to strengthen brand and engagement with prospective students, researchers, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, Journalism, Life Science, Biomedical Sciences, or related field.
• Strong written, editing, and verbal communication skills with the ability to adapt voice and tone for different audiences and platforms.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, and with content creation tools including graphic design platforms (e.g. Adobe, Canva), video editing applications, and marketing/social media analytics.

Responsibilities

• Identify and develop compelling narratives around faculty research, student experiences, and program outcomes that resonate with prospective students, research collaborators, and funding partners.
• Collaborate with faculty, staff, and current students to gather content, stories, and insights that authentically showcase what makes our programs distinctive.
• Create compelling written, digital, and visual content for websites, newsletters, brochures, presentations, recruitment materials, and advertisements that promote faculty research, student accomplishments, and program milestones.
• Work cross-functionally with academic departments, admissions, and administrative offices to align messaging, support recruitment goals, and ensure a cohesive brand experience for prospective students.
• Manage multiple projects and content initiatives simultaneously, meeting deadlines with minimal oversight.
• Maintain and update program websites and digital platforms to ensure accurate and engaging content.
• Track communication outcomes and prepare reports on marketing effectiveness and audience engagement.
• Support on-site content capture at program events, including photography, video, and live social coverage for recruitment campaigns.
• Coordinate and support recruitment initiatives/activities for prospective PhD students through targeted marketing campaigns and outreach efforts.

Skills

Strong written comms

Editing

Verbal communication

Audience adaptation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications/Marketing/PR/Journ

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe

Canva

Video editing

Marketing analytics

Job description

Northeast Ohio Medical University in Rootstown, OH is seeking a Scientific Communications and Outreach Specialist to advance NEOMED’s research programs and graduate education through strategic storytelling, digital presence, and targeted recruitment content.

You will develop narratives around faculty research and student successes, manage websites and social media, support events, and collaborate across departments to strengthen brand and engagement with prospective students, researchers, and