Communications Specialist/Editor
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Responsibilities
- Develop communication strategies and plans that align with program objectives and goals.
- Prepare written and electronic information materials for a variety of audiences, including reports, briefings, and media outreach materials.
- Proofread and edit business, technical, and scientific documentation for clarity, accuracy, and publication readiness.
- Conduct media and content analysis.
- Maintain social media channels and websites, including updating content and related materials.
- Monitor press coverage through press calls, news alerts, and other sources.
- Build relationships with members of the press and maintain specialized media contacts.
- Attend workshops, seminars, and meetings to remain informed of scientific and policy trends.
- Identify meetings and conferences that provide opportunities to promote program initiatives.
- Provide communications and media subject matter expertise and coordinate media engagements.
- Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Communications, English, Journalism, or a related field.
- Fourteen to sixteen years of relevant experience in business, technical, or scientific writing, including organizing and gathering information to develop reports, briefings, and media outreach materials.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
- Proficiency in proofreading and editing business, technical, or scientific documentation.
- Knowledge of desktop publishing systems, graphics software, and basic HTML coding to create, edit, and prepare materials for publication.
- Work Location and Schedule
- Primary duty location: Washington, DC.
- Onsite attendance is required.
- Eight-hour workdays, Monday through Friday, within the 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM Eastern Time operating window, with availability during core hours of 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Alternative schedules require approval.
- Emergency response assignments may require work outside traditional hours, schedule flexibility within the standard 40-hour workweek, or deployment at the program office’s request.
- Disclaimer: The above description is meant to illustrate the general nature of work and level of effort being performed by individuals assigned to this position or job description. This is not restricted as a complete list of all skills, responsibilities, duties, and/or assignments required. Individuals may be required to perform duties outside of their position, job description or responsibilities as needed.
- The diversity of Axle’s employees is a tremendous asset. We are firmly committed to providing equal opportunity in all aspects of employment and will not tolerate any illegal discrimination or harassment based on age, race, gender, religion, national origin, disability, marital status, covered veteran status, sexual orientation, status with respect to public assistance, and other characteristics protected under state, federal, or local law and to deter those who aid, abet, or induce discrimination or coerce others to discriminate.
- Accessibility: If you need an accommodation as part of the employment process please contact: [email protected]
- This role has a market-competitive salary with an anticipated base compensation range listed below. Actual salaries will vary depending on a candidate’s experience, qualifications, skills, and location.
- Salary Range$80,000—$85,000 USD
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Communications, English, Journalism, or a related field.
- Fourteen to sixteen years of relevant experience in business, technical, or scientific writing, including organizing and gathering information to develop reports, briefings, and media outreach materials.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
- Proficiency in proofreading and editing business, technical, or scientific documentation.
- Knowledge of desktop publishing systems, graphics software, and basic HTML coding to create, edit, and prepare materials for publication.
- Work Location and Schedule
- Primary duty location: Washington, DC.
- Onsite attendance is required.
- Eight-hour workdays, Monday through Friday, within the 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM Eastern Time operating window, with availability during core hours of 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Alternative schedules require approval.
- Emergency response assignments may require work outside traditional hours, schedule flexibility within the standard 40-hour workweek, or deployment at the program office’s request.
About Axle
IT services and biomedical research consultancy partnering with premier research institutes including the National Institutes of Health to advance innovation in science and technology.
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