Media and Communications Specialist

New Haven, CT (Hybrid)

$55K/yr – $85K/yrMid Level2+ years expFull time

Posted 7 hrs ago

Job Summary

You will own coordinating multiple grant-funded behavioral and biosocial research projects, manage operations, and support outreach and communications under supervision.

  • Coordinate broad project activities across grant-funded projects
  • Support outreach and communications and monitor effectiveness
  • Collaborate with department leadership and multidisciplinary teams

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Under supervision of Project Director and Principal Investigator, provide broad project coordination and operational support across grant-funded projects in a behavioral and biosocial research lab.
  • Administers a department program, processes and/or workflows. Aligns with department mission and goals.
  • Works closely with department leadership and colleagues to help ensure success. Develops activities, monitors effectiveness, and identifies potential areas of improvement or change.
  • Manages administration including use of resources.
  • Conducts outreach and communications as needed.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

  • Experience with video production, filming, editing, and multimedia content creation for scientific communication, outreach, or journalism purposes.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage and coordinate multiple special projects simultaneously in a fast-paced research environment.
  • Strong writing skills with experience preparing research summaries, reports, web content, or materials for grant applications.
  • Experience updating and managing website content, including writing and organizing materials for public-facing platforms.
  • Demonstrated interpersonal, organizational, and planning skills; ability to work collaboratively with a diverse, multidisciplinary team.
  • Demonstrated interest in public health, human behavior, and/or social science research.
  • Experience supporting logistics and coordination for travel, events, or field-based activities.
  • Required Education and Experience Bachelor's degree and one year of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
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Media and Communications Specialist

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