Associate I, Journal Communications

Responsibilities

• Manage the journals’ social media presence, primarily on Twitter, by drafting posts to promote articles and other journal initiatives, monitoring online conversations about SfN-published research, and tracking key metrics.
• Review accepted papers for both journals to identify articles for additional promotion through appropriate channels, including social media, press releases, webinars, etc.
• Supporting the journals’ press promotion activities by selecting articles of interest, coordinating review and approval by the Public Education and Communications Committee, scheduling embargo dates, and collating content and coordinating with Digital Strategy for weekly media email.
• Support production of journal webinar series and podcast channel by identifying discussion content, inviting speakers, scheduling, and collaborating across teams to set up each event.
• Serve as the primary liaison to internal marketing and digital communication teams for journal content promotion activities.
• Support journal-specific email communications and coordinate with other internal departments on Society-wide communications.
• Monitor performance and metrics of communication campaigns and online readership of websites.
• Assist the department’s science communication needs in other ways as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required; degree in neuroscience, life sciences, or science journalism preferred.
• 1–2 years of relevant experience.
• Demonstrated experience in written scientific communication.
• Strong writing skills, specifically the ability to create concise, lay-friendly language from highly technical work on schedule.
• Highly organized and detail oriented.
• Ability to handle multiple concurrent projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Proficiency with social media, including metrics and best practices.
• Ability to work with Sitecore or similar CMS platform a plus.
• Strong proofreading skills.

Preferred

• CMS platform experience (Sitecore or similar) preferred
• Bachelor’s degree in neuroscience, life sciences, or science journalism preferred

Benefits

• Comprehensive health plan through CareFirst with a fully funded HRA up to $1,500, plus dental and vision coverage through MetLife
• Remote and hybrid work flexibility
• 40-52 days of annual paid time off based on tenure, including holidays, vacation, and sick leave
• 20 days of paid parental leave for new parents
• Retirement plans with employer contributions up to 8%
• Education assistance
• ASAE memberships
• Wellness and technology stipend
• Flexible Fridays
• Employee assistance plans