MANAGER-COMMUNICATIONS at University of Alabama, Birmingham | Birmingham, AL | $61K/yr – $90K/yr

MANAGER-COMMUNICATIONS

Birmingham, AL (Unknown)

$61K/yr – $90K/yrMid Level4+ years exp

Posted 5 weeks ago

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Job Summary

Own the Immunology Institute communications and outreach portfolio by turning complex immunology into accessible content and coordinating website, newsletter, social channels, and education events for broad audiences.

Content ownership: interpret research findings for diverse audiences and translate into manuscripts, news, and progress updates.
Platform stewardship: maintain the Immunology Institute site, weekly program updates, newsletter, and social content.
Community and events: drive outreach with schools and organizations and coordinate multi-disciplinary collaborations.

Job Description

Interpret scientific research and public health findings for a broad audience using training and expertise.
Write, edit and translate immunology content for manuscripts, news and research progress.
Organize opportunities for II basic scientists and clinicians to collaborate on multi-disciplinary themes.
Using UAB templates, create and maintain the Immunology Institute website with weekly program updates.
Manage content for the Institute's weekly newsletter, daily notifications, Institute X site, and Instagram.
Submit media communications for Institute events and noteworthy news items through UAB eReporter, HSOM Medicine News and UAB Research Matters.
Interface with II faculty and trainee members.
Initiate outreach and education activities with community organizations and schools; respond to queries for outreach and education.
Design and distribute all Institute related promotional materials for social media and website.
Ensure materials comply with UAB policies and procedures.

Bachelor's degree in Communications, English, Journalism, Marketing, Public Relations, or a related field, and four years of related experience.

BS/BA in immunology, microbiology, molecular biology, cell biology, or a related life science field.
2+ years of scientific/research training.
Strong foundational knowledge of the immune system and excellent scientific writing, editing and storytelling.