Job Description:

• Prepares content for conferences, presentations, and multiple audiences, including assembling and organizing data into text and figures for presentations, publications, grant applications, reports, newsletters, and websites.

• Edits and advises postdocs and graduate students to shepherd scientific blog posts and articles to publication.

• Researches and writes compelling articles and proposals that inspire philanthropy and disseminates research from across the DSI.

• Participates in the design and planning of communications strategy.

• Writes creative, engaging copy including via social media.

• Fulfills other writing, copyediting, proofreading, and editorial duties as needed.

• Collaborates with communications colleagues across the University to plan and implement communications that uphold University messaging, tone, style, and brand guidelines.

• Researches, verifies, writes and edits publications, which can include technical/scientific material for manuals or journals.

• Uses knowledge of writing with moderate levels of guidance to write in-depth pieces relating to specialized field (e.g. scientific writing).

• Performs other related work as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience:

• Writing news and feature stories for newspapers, magazines, or online outlets.

• Editing the work of others, writers and non-writers.

• Interviewing a wide range of subject matter experts, including academics and scientific researchers.

• Familiarity with The Chicago Manual of Style.

Technical Skills or Knowledge:

• Demonstrated skill and knowledge of Microsoft Word, WordPress, Adobe Creative suite, social media platforms, and other design and creative programs.

Preferred Competencies

• Exceptionally strong writing skills; able to produce clear, compelling, and eloquent text.

• Excellent editing and proofreading skills.

• Ability to translate complicated scientific concepts for multiple audiences.

• Keen understanding of creative content trends and best practices.

• High attention to detail and follow-up, and excellent organizational skills.

• Manage confidential information with discretion and tact.

Application Requirements

• Cover Letter (required)

• Resume (required)

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