Responsibilities

• Develops and executes communications strategies to promote and amplify the science and technology research and programming of the Institute, including but not limited to the Energy Technologies Initiative, initiatives related to AI and climate, geophysical sciences researc,h and other research initiatives as needed.
• Leads marketing strategy and messaging, working with contract and internal designers to develop materials.
• Creates and carries out roll outs for the release of new research. This includes writing research summaries, news releases, social media campaigns, and other content to promote the research.
• Maintains daily digital communication efforts in close coordination and support of the Senior Digital Marketing Lead. This includes creating social media and email marketing campaigns for the science and technology initiatives, as well as adding the latest research, news and events to the initiatives’ websites.
• Manages media relations for the initiatives in close coordination and support of the Senior Director of Communications and External Engagement. This includes developing and maintaining media lists and creating pitch materials, as well as monitoring, tracking and reporting on media activities and coverage.
• Develops strategies to build stakeholder engagement for the initiatives. This includes but is not limited to conducting stakeholder mapping and maintaining lists.
• Manages the promotion and assists in execution of events and general programming, in coordination and support of the Manager, Institute Events and Visitor Program. This includes managing the creation and distribution of advertising materials for programming, assisting in staging, and creating content to summarize programming.
• Drafts and edits news stories and other content under tight deadlines. This includes writing profiles of researchers and other programming.
• Records and monitors analytics for the initiatives’ websites, social media and email marketing accounts. Reports to the communications team with relevant data to inform strategies.

Requirements

• Education: Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.
• Work Experience: Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 5-7 years of work experience in a related job discipline.
• Certifications: ---

Preferred

• Education: - Bachelor’s degree in communications, public relations, journalism, marketing or a related field, or in a related subject such as science or engineering.
• Experience: - Minimum of five years of experience working in a communications role. - Highly experienced in writing about complex climate, science and/or technology issues, including research. - Background managing websites, email marketing and social media accounts in a professional capacity, as well as maintaining stakeholder/media lists. - Some experience or interest in media relations.
• Technical Skills or Knowledge: - Knowledge of climate/energy research and issues. - Proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and web-based communication methods and tools such as HubSpot. - Advanced skills in WordPress, Google Analytics or similar platforms.
• Preferred Competencies - Strong writer who is able to digest and translate complex subjects for a general audience. - Knowledge of best practices in digital engagement and their applications to communication strategies, including through web, email and social media. - Some knowledge in working with reporters and within the media landscape. - Exceptional interpersonal skills, and work both independently with initiative and collaboratively as part of a team. - Manage and prioritize diverse job tasks, perform effectively in a fast-paced environment, and meet deadlines in a timely manner while maintaining professionalism and product quality. - Excellent organizational skills, flexibility and attention to detail.

Benefits

• The University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and resources for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid time off. Information about the benefit offerings can be found in the Benefits Guidebook.