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Communications Associate
District of Columbia, USA (Hybrid)
$52K/yr – $58K/yrMid Level2+ years expFull time
Posted 18 hrs ago
Job Summary
Own media relations and communications for the Society for Science, leading story pitching, press materials, media lists, and cross‑department collaboration for events and communications.
- Pitching story ideas to media and securing coverage
- Maintaining contact databases and developing media lists
- Travel to all science competitions organized by the Society for Science is mandatory
Job Description
Responsibilities
- Contributing regularly to the Society blog
- Pitching story ideas to media and securing coverage
- Maintaining contact databases and developing media lists
- Monitoring relevant print, broadcast and online coverage of Society issues and events
- Collaborating with other departments to create photography shot lists for the Society's events.
- Producing and sending the monthly staff newsletter
- Assisting with drafting press releases.
- Travel to all science competitions organized by the Society for Science is mandatory.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree
- At least 2 years of experience
- Excellent writing skills, including the ability to write well on tight deadlines.
- Excellent attention to detail and high standard of work output.
- 2-3 years' communications experience.
- High level of professionalism and time management skills.
- Proficiency in software and computer skills, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), Adobe Photoshop, WordPress, additional software applications as needed.
- Ability to anticipate and respond to communications needs across organization.
- A flexible, collaborative, and collegial work style
- Affinity for the mission of the Society for Science
Preferred
- Preferred but not required: Video and/or photo editing skills
Society for Science
Society for Science is a nonprofit 501(c) (3) organization dedicated to the public engagement in scientific research and education. Our vision is to promote the understanding and appreciation of science and the vital role it plays in human advancement: to inform, educate, inspire.Inform – To deliver the events and news of the scientific world daily. Through online and print media, we keep the world informed of the latest scientific news and advances.Educate – To further the many disciplines of science by reaching students, teachers, and the public.Inspire – To encourage and nurture the next generation of scientists, engineers and teachers, through our acclaimed science competitions.Founded in 1921, the Society for Science has through its award-winning publications, Science News and Science News Explores, and its world-class science education competitions including the Regeneron Science Talent Search, the Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair, and the Thermo Fisher Scientific Junior Innovators Challenge.
Founded in 1921
Washington, District of Columbia, USA
235 employees (25 in marketing)
Salaries
Posted range
$52K/yr – $58K/yr
Taken straight from the job posting.
Communications median pay in the United States
Most pay falls between $70K and $136K. Based on 6,150 salaries.
Marketing Team
Marketing Team Size
18 (8% of company)
Median Tenure
6.4 years
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
1
Traffic Signals
Monthly Visitors
245.7K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
56.4%
Direct
34.1%
Referral
7.2%
Social
2%
Paid
0.2%
Headcount Trend
Current headcount: ~237
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