Senior Science Communications & Media Relations Specialist

Allen Institute; Seattle (WA); Ibrido; USD 94.000 - 127.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Allen Institute is seeking a Communications and Media Relations Specialist III to expand the Institute’s media presence across print, broadcast, and digital outlets. You will develop media strategies, build relationships with journalists, and partner with leaders to communicate impact.

Reporting to the Associate Director, Communications and Media Relations, you will strengthen reputation, thought leadership, and visibility while coaching leadership and collaborating across departments.

Competenze

• Bachelor’s degree in Media/Communications or Journalism or equivalent combination of degree and work experience.
• Minimum 2 years of communications experience in nonprofit/agency/corporate settings.
• Minimum 2 years of mainstream journalism experience.
• Strong project management, writing, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite and media assets creation.

Mansioni

• Develop media strategies aligned with priorities to boost reputation and visibility.
• Build relationships with journalists and editors at science and general outlets.
• Create and distribute press releases, messaging docs, talks, and briefs.
• Provide media coaching for Institute leadership and staff.
• Expand media contact lists and monitor outcomes annually.
• Collaborate with Marketing, Events and Impact teams for promotion.
• Manage media inquiries and interview requests in a timely manner.
• Support crisis communications and respond to incidents as needed.
• Publish written/video/audio content across platforms and channels.

Conoscenze

Project management

Writing

Organizational skills

Communications experience

Journalism experience

5+ years communications

Mainstream journalism

Interest in science

Adaptability

Communication skills

Formazione

Media/Communications degree

Strumenti

Adobe Creative Suite

Descrizione del lavoro

Allen Institute is seeking a Communications and Media Relations Specialist III to expand the Institute’s media presence across print, broadcast, and digital outlets. You will develop media strategies, build relationships with journalists, and partner with leaders to communicate impact.

Reporting to the Associate Director, Communications and Media Relations, you will strengthen reputation, thought leadership, and visibility while coaching leadership and collaborating across departments.