Responsibilities

• Lead content planning and execution in support of a faculty-led research initiative focused on public communication and education.
• Oversee the creation, review, and distribution of digital content related to the faculty member’s research and public engagement efforts, ensuring quality, clarity, and consistency.
• Translate complex ideas or research into accessible, engaging content for broad audiences.
• Use data and performance insights to evaluate content effectiveness and inform ongoing strategy and improvement.
• Coordinate and guide the work of research students or other contributors supporting the faculty member’s content and outreach activities.
• Provide editorial direction, feedback, and mentorship to support quality work and skill development.
• Develop and maintain practical processes to support efficient planning and production of content related to the faculty member’s work.
• Collaborate with the faculty member and their research team to align content activities with research communication and public education goals.
• The job description's listed responsibilities and tasks are not exhaustive, additional non-essential task and responsibilities may be assigned as needed.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Experience: Minimum 2-3 years of work experience in communications, marketing, content creation, or related fields.
• Knowledge Areas and Skills Required:
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to interpret and explain complex information, demonstrated by writing, editing and proofreading experience.
• Experience managing projects, workflows, or teams.
• Strong understanding of visual and digital content best practices.
• Ability to manage multiple and competing priorities in a collaborative environment.
• Interest in addressing the gap in scientific literacy as it pertains to addictive drugs.

Preferred

• Education: Bachelor’s degree and extensive work experience.
• Experience: 3 or more years experience in communications, marketing, or media production.
• Knowledge Areas and Skills Preferred:
• Experience managing people or creative teams.
• Familiarity with startup media environments or mission-driven organizations.
• Proficiency with social media platforms, analytics tools, and content management systems (e.g., WordPress).
• Experience using project management tools and systems.