Senior Research Communications Lead

North Carolina State University; North Carolina; Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision

Flexible Spending Account

Retirement Programs

Disability Plans

Life Insurance

Accident Plan

Paid Time Off and Other Leave Programs

12 Holidays Each Year

Tuition and Academic Assistance

Childcare benefits

Wellness & Recreation Membership

Wellness Programs

Job summary

NC State University is seeking an Assistant Director of Research Communications to translate research into engaging content for broad audiences. You will shape the department’s strategy, build media relationships and guide researchers in effective communications across campus and beyond.

You will collaborate with the Director of Research Communications and cross-functional teams to elevate NC State’s research profile and implement storytelling strategies that reach diverse audiences in North

Qualifications

• Background and success as a science writer with exceptional writing, editing and fact-checking skills, including the ability to explain complex research clearly and accurately on deadline.
• Understanding of faculty culture and the mission of a major public research university.
• Experience building and maintaining relationships with stakeholders at all levels of an organization.
• Sound judgment and discretion when handling sensitive or embargoed information.

Responsibilities

• Identify, report and write news releases, feature stories and other content highlighting NC State research, discoveries and partnerships.
• Translate complex research into accurate, accessible stories that demonstrate its economic and societal impact in North Carolina and beyond.
• Collaborate with faculty, graduate students and research staff to identify timely, newsworthy findings, publications, grants and partnerships.
• Publish and promote research stories through university news platforms and other appropriate channels.
• Partner with UComm colleagues in marketing, video, photography, social media and web to extend research storytelling across platforms.

Skills

Science writing

Media relations

Strategic communications

Mentoring/writing training

Storytelling

Education

Post-baccalaureate degree in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or related field

Bachelor’s degree with equivalent broad-based independent experience in marketing or strategic communications

Job description

NC State University is seeking an Assistant Director of Research Communications to translate research into engaging content for broad audiences. You will shape the department’s strategy, build media relationships and guide researchers in effective communications across campus and beyond.

You will collaborate with the Director of Research Communications and cross-functional teams to elevate NC State’s research profile and implement storytelling strategies that reach diverse audiences in North