Research Communications Specialist

Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism, Communications, English or related field

More than 3 years of professional writing experience, ideally in an agency, newsroom, nonprofit, or university setting

E xcellent command of written English, with strong grammar, storytelling, and copy-editing skills

Ability to translate complex ideas into accessible and engaging language

Familiarity with digital publishing platforms (e.g., CMS, social media schedulers) is an advantage

A proactive mindset, with the ability to manage multiple assignments and deadlines

An understanding of or interest in the higher education and research environment is a plus

Strong awareness of current affairs and emerging global issues, with the ability to connect relevant research to broader conversations and develop timely, compelling stories

Experience working in dynamic and multicultural environments

Experience writing accessible, accurate research content in one or more of the following areas: space science, health, life sciences, artificial intelligence, clean energy, and heritage and culture

Fluency in additional languages, especially Arabic

Ability to work with multimedia teams to craft video and voiceover scripts

Familiar with the use of Shorthand for interactive storytelling

Familiarity with SEO and digital content optimization

Collaborative working style

Curiosity, initiative, and a desire to grow within the field of strategic communications

NYU Abu Dhabi is a degree-granting research university with a fully integrated liberal arts and science undergraduate program in the Arts, Sciences, Social Sciences, Humanities, and Engineering. NYU Abu Dhabi, NYU New York, and NYU Shanghai, form the backbone of NYU’s global network university, an interconnected network of portal campuses and academic centers across six continents that enable seamless international mobility of students and faculty in their pursuit of academic and scholarly activity. This global university represents a transformative shift in higher education, one in which the intellectual and creative endeavors of academia are shaped and examined through an international and multicultural perspective. As a major intellectual hub at the crossroads of the Arab world, NYUAD serves as a center for scholarly thought, advanced research, knowledge creation, and sharing, through its academic, research, and creative activities.