Responsibilities

• Develop and lead comprehensive media relations strategies centered on research excellence.
• Contribute to the development and execution of strategies for research communications projects and new initiatives, ensuring alignment with institutional goals.
• Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with media outlets, journals, and influencers within the scientific communities.
• Write and edit content for various communication vehicles and audiences, including the website, intranet, news releases, and print publications.
• Collaborate closely with research teams to translate complex scientific findings into compelling narratives. Conduct interviews with researchers as needed.
• Utilize appropriate writing styles and communication techniques to ensure accuracy and effective messaging, adherence to MSM brand compliance and style guidelines.
• Drive proactive media outreach, securing coverage in top-tier, trade, and niche media platforms, ensuring content is relevant, timely, and supportive of strategic goals.
• Research and write a variety of reports for unique audiences, such as requests from funders, demonstrating research impact and results.
• Identify appropriate research, prepare content, and manage required approvals for submissions to communication campaigns.
• Maintain an up-to-date collection of print and digital research communication materialsincluding time-sensitive collateral and presentations.
• Work collaboratively with Creative Services to update and develop new print and digital communications, including reports, brochures, posters, e-invitations, and graphics.
• Support the development of speeches and prepare speaking/briefing notes for organizational leaders.