Responsibilities

• focus on strategically developing, implementing and managing all aspects of communications for the MIT Climate and Sustainability Consortium (MCSC).
• manages all content for the MCSC, including conceptualizing, writing, and approving content for a variety of communications and outreach projects.
• develop articles for MIT News and the MCSC website, which include research and outcomes spotlights that reflect the progress of the MCSC; faculty and student profiles; new program, initiative, or member announcements; and event recaps.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in English, Communications, Journalism or related field
• a minimum of five years of professional communications experience in higher education or at a research institution or in journalism, public relations, or marketing
• experience planning and implementing communications strategies
• excellent written and verbal communication, editorial, and presentation skills
• experience with print and digital communication, user interface trends, and web design best practices
• ability to translate complex technical ideas into clear language
• ability to work independently and as part of a dynamic team, build productive relationships with faculty/staff/external audiences
• strong organizational, interpersonal, and diplomacy skills

Preferred

• Master’s degree