Sr. Communications Manager - Science Media Relations (Fully Remote)

American Heart Association; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The American Heart Association seeks a seasoned Science Media Relations leader to shape strategic communications around research published in its journals and presented at meetings. You will oversee media outreach, craft accessible science storytelling, and manage a small team collaborating with researchers, editors, and external partners.

You will translate complex cardiovascular science for diverse audiences, build strong media relationships, and drive timely coverage that raises awareness of

Qualifications

• Experience building relationships with journalists and securing coverage.
• Ability to translate complex scientific information for broad audiences.
• Proven leadership and mentoring skills in a media relations context.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategic communication plans promoting scientific manuscripts, abstracts, and clinical guidelines from the American Heart Association's journals and meetings.
• Build and cultivate relationships with journalists, secure earned media coverage, and translate complex science for the public.
• Supervise and mentor a small Science Media Relations team while collaborating with internal and external partners.

Skills

Media relations

Public communications

Team leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

• Develop and implement strategic communication plans promoting scientific manuscripts, abstracts, and clinical guidelines from the American Heart Association's journals and meetings.
• Build and cultivate relationships with journalists, secure earned media coverage, and translate complex science for the public.
• Supervise and mentor a small Science Media Relations team while collaborating with internal and external partners.