Tech Communications Specialist - Research Publications

University of Central Florida; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Pegasus Research Institute (PRI) at the University of Central Florida seeks a communications specialist to develop, edit, and manage a wide range of publications supporting PRI's mission and stakeholder engagement. This role translates complex research into accessible content for sponsors, leadership, researchers, partners, and the public.

You will coordinate reviews, ensure accessibility and branding, and maintain publication quality across multiple channels to support PRI initiatives and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 3–6 years in content development, digital communications, technical editing, events, public information, or research translation.
• Technical writing, editing, and quality assurance.
• Research translation and plain-language communication for varied audiences.
• Presentation, publication, newsletter, report, and website-content development.
• Coordination of reviews and publication workflows.

Responsibilities

• Develop, write, edit, and review technical, executive, and public-facing communications and publications.
• Translate complex research, scientific, technical, and programmatic information into clear and accessible content for diverse audiences.
• Produce and maintain reports, newsletters, presentations, fact sheets, website content, executive summaries, publications, and communication materials.
• Support development of communication products that highlight research outcomes and institutional initiatives.
• Coordinate content collection, drafting, editing, and publication schedules for recurring communications and reporting activities.
• Develop workshop, conference, meeting, and event materials, including agendas and follow-up content.
• Conduct editorial review and quality assurance to ensure accuracy and consistency.
• Ensure accessibility, branding, attribution, and publication guidelines compliance.
• Manage document version control and publication records.
• Coordinate technical, legal, compliance, sponsor, and institutional reviews for timely publication.

Skills

Technical writing

Content development

Digital communications

Public information

Research translation

Editing

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Pegasus Research Institute (PRI) at the University of Central Florida seeks a communications specialist to develop, edit, and manage a wide range of publications supporting PRI's mission and stakeholder engagement. This role translates complex research into accessible content for sponsors, leadership, researchers, partners, and the public.

You will coordinate reviews, ensure accessibility and branding, and maintain publication quality across multiple channels to support PRI initiatives and