Manager, Marketing and Communications - BRIDGES Engine

Huntsville, AL (Hybrid)

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Posted 3 days ago

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Job Summary

Lead BRIDGES Engine's external and internal communications, owning strategy, storytelling, content creation, media relations, events, and analytics to advance sustainable biobased manufacturing and regional impact.

  • Own the development and execution of integrated communication strategies and outreach campaigns
  • Lead content creation, media relations, and measurement to improve engagement and impact

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement integrated communication strategies aligned with BRIDGES Engine priorities and NSF Engine objectives
  • Translate groundbreaking scientific discoveries, partnerships, and commercialization milestones into compelling, clear narratives for diverse audiences
  • Create messaging frameworks that unite researchers, industry partners, policymakers, rural communities, and the public around shared vision
  • Position BRIDGES Engine as a national leader in sustainable biobased manufacturing innovation and regional economic development
  • Tell the human stories behind the science, showcasing how plant-based technologies drive opportunity, prosperity, and sustainability
  • Develop high-quality written content including press releases, social media content, articles, thought leadership pieces, case studies, and web materials
  • Create engaging multimedia content (video, graphics, infographics) that bring innovation to life
  • Manage digital platforms and channels to maximize reach and engagement across stakeholders
  • Use analytics to evaluate performance and continuously improve messaging effectiveness
  • Stay current with communications trends and emerging platforms to keep BRIDGES Engine at the forefront

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, Marketing, English, or related field;
  • Experience in communications, public relations, digital media, or related roles
  • Demonstrated experience in science, research, biotechnology, nonprofit, or innovation-driven environments
  • Proven ability to lead cross-functional projects and manage multiple competing priorities
  • Track record of developing and executing strategic communications that drive engagement and impact
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HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology

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HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology is a nonprofit institute dedicated to developing and applying scientific advances to health, agriculture, learning, and commercialization. Opened in 2008, HudsonAlpha’s vision is to leverage the synergy between discovery, education, medicine, and economic development in genomic sciences to improve the human condition around the globe. The HudsonAlpha biotechnology campus consists of 152 acres nestled within Cummings Research Park, the nation’s second largest research park. The state-of-the-art facilities co-locate nonprofit scientific researchers with entrepreneurs and educators. HudsonAlpha has become a national and international leader in genetics and genomics research and biotech education and fosters more than 45 diverse biotech companies on campus.

Founded in 2005
Huntsville, Alabama, USA
218 employees (6 in marketing)
0% recommend to a friend

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
63.2K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
39.1%
Direct
52.9%
Referral
4.8%
Social
1.4%
Paid
0.3%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~218

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
6 (3% of company)
Median Career Experience
10 years
Median Tenure
2.7 years
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
1

Funding

Total Funding
$4.3M
Last Raise
$2M
Grant

Funding History

  • Nov 2025
    Grant • $2M
  • May 2020
    Grant • $2.3M

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