Communication Lead

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary copy editor and steward of brand standards for all public-facing dissemination materials
• Create and produce a wide range of high-level materials-including press releases, blog posts, newsletter articles, web copy, development two-pagers, and tool summaries tailored to distinct stakeholder audiences
• Translate complex data science frameworks and behavioral methodology into highly accessible, engaging narratives
• Serve as the primary liaison between d3c, the ISR Communications office, and other University of Michigan news or media outlets
• Build and maintain strategic relationships with university media relations, external press outlets, and partner organizations to maximize research coverage
• Oversee the social media strategy across key platforms (e.g., LinkedIn, X/Twitter, YouTube) to expand the Center's digital footprint and foster online scientific communities
• Track, analyze, and leverage digital engagement metrics to optimize campaign performance, and audience growth
• Oversee daily maintenance and strategic structural refinements of the Center's website, as well as various offshoot websites, as the primary webmaster

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Marketing, English, Journalism, Information/Social Science, or a related field
• Three (3) or more years of progressive experience in science journalism, scientific communications, science writing, or science education
• Demonstrated experience collaborating with colleagues to drive workflow priorities, and see complex, multi-stakeholder projects through to completion
• A proven track record of developing, executing, and adapting communications strategies for highly technical or academic concepts
• Digital proficiency: Familiarity with Content Management Systems (e.g., WordPress) and social media management suites
• Experience with graphic design and multimedia tools (e.g., Canva, Adobe Creative Suite)
• Superior written and verbal communication skills; exceptional attention to detail with proven copy editing capability (familiarity with standard writing conventions and style guides)
• Self-motivated and self-directed capacity to thrive in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary, team-oriented environment

Desired Qualifications

• Master's degree in a relevant field
• Demonstrated passion for or interest in translating the language of data science and behavioral interventions into prose and/or images that educate, inform, inspire or illuminate
• Demonstrated curiosity to learn new data science concepts