Job Description:

• Develops cross-channel strategy for communicating research and insights of Center-affiliated researchers.
• Manages publishing calendar for Center web and social content.
• Leads design and development of standalone web publications that utilize visual and interactive elements.
• Creates digital stories that describe research in a compelling and concise way.
• Distills complex research papers in a variety of domains into sets of clear and concise main points.
• Manages communications projects from conception to publication.
• Works within established style guidelines to express the unique voice and vision of the Center.
• Collaborates with other communications groups at Chicago Booth and the University of Chicago.
• Develops metrics for measuring the success of the Centerâ™s science communication strategy.
• Supervises freelancers, student workers, and other staff who contribute to communications projects.
• Contributes ideas and feedback to Center leadership to foster individual and team growth.
• Develops, plans, and disseminates information designed to keep the public informed of the organization's programs, accomplishments, or point of view.
• Solves moderate to complex problems related to the writing, preparation, and/or delivery of information from or about the unit.
• Performs other related work as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelorâ™s degree.
• Masterâ™s degree.

Experience:

• A minimum four years of experience managing communications projects, building websites or apps, designing graphics or illustrations, or other related work.
• A minimum one year of experience managing others.
• Background working in higher education ecosystem.

Preferred Competencies

• Demonstrated leadership abilities, including developing strategic plans against a vision and involving others in the execution.
• Demonstrated passion for and interest in the social impact and tech sectors.
• Excellent and professional verbal, written, and presentation skills.
• Organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proven ability to handle multiple projects concurrently.
• Proven ability to work effectively and diplomatically with fellow staff members and to be part of a high-functioning team, as well as adapt to working with students, alumni, faculty, and senior university leaders.
• Proven ability to seek out, coordinate, and appropriately disseminate information.

Working Conditions

• This position is currently expected to work a minimum three days per week in the office.
• Travel between Hyde Park campus and downtown Chicago.
• Occasional travel domestically or internationally.

Application Documents

• Resume/CV (required)
• Cover Letter (required)

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