Senior Science Editor – Cancer Research Communications

University of Rochester; City of Rochester (NY); Sur place; USD 61 000 - 85 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

University of Rochester, Wilmot Cancer Institute, seeks a Senior Science Editor to elevate visibility of the research enterprise through storytelling, media relations, and high-impact editorial content. You will partner with researchers and leadership across UR Medicine to translate discoveries into accessible stories for public engagement and institutional reputation.

You will lead editorial planning, prepare faculty for media engagement, and guide the flagship research publication, positioning

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 5 years of relevant experience required (Journalism, Communications, English, Public Relations, Life Sciences preferred).
• Master's degree in Journalism, Science Writing, Communications, Public Health, or scientific discipline preferred.

Responsabilités

• Research Communications & Science Writing: identify stories, interview researchers, write releases, feature stories, web content, grant announcements, and profiles.
• Media Relations & Faculty Media Training: develop media strategies, pitch national and regional media, coordinate interviews and briefings, prepare faculty for interviews.
• Editorial Leadership – Dialogue Magazine: editorial planning, story development, production management, vendor coordination, photography, design schedule, printing, mailing, and quality control.
• Strategic Collaboration & Research Engagement: build relationships with program leaders, collaborate across URochester Medicine and the University of Rochester, attend meetings, advise leadership.

Connaissances

Storytelling

Media relations

Editing

Communication

Project management

Formation

Bachelor's degree + 5 years experience

Master's degree preferred

Outils

Microsoft Office

Content Management Systems

Description du poste

University of Rochester, Wilmot Cancer Institute, seeks a Senior Science Editor to elevate visibility of the research enterprise through storytelling, media relations, and high-impact editorial content. You will partner with researchers and leadership across UR Medicine to translate discoveries into accessible stories for public engagement and institutional reputation.

You will lead editorial planning, prepare faculty for media engagement, and guide the flagship research publication, positioning