Part-Time Social Media Associate - Community for Rigor (C4R) - Penn Engineering

About the role

The Community for Rigor (C4R) is an NIH-funded initiative, based out of the University of Pennsylvania, dedicated to strengthening scientific rigor and transparency in biomedical research. We develop educational materials, training resources, and community programs that help scientists design, conduct, and report more rigorous and reproducible studies.

Responsibilities

• Create, plan and publish daily content across multiple digital platforms; respond to comments and messages daily to foster engagement and community growth.
• Grow C4R’s social media following organically and convert followers into active community members, including email list sign-ups.
• Conduct video interviews and facilitate conversations with students, faculty, and subject-matter experts, translating insights into compelling video narratives.
• Travel to conferences—including the annual C4R Conference and the Society for Neuroscience—to create content and promote C4R’s participation.
• Track and analyze engagement metrics to assess performance and inform content strategy.
• Contribute ideas and support for promotional and outreach campaigns.
• Identify and help us connect with new audiences and networks in creative ways.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a field of science and a minimum of two years of social media and science communication experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must be able to "speak science," and generate and respond to content that is authentic and engaging for scientists and trainees.
• Deep understanding of scientific and academic audiences; must be a scientist with a strong interest in social media and science communication.
• Experience creating engaging scientific content for digital platforms.
• Understanding of organic audience growth without paid advertising.
• Strong interpersonal and interviewing skills, with the ability to put others at ease and capture authentic, engaging video content.
• Excellent writing, editing, and storytelling skills.
• Foundational skills in video editing and motion graphics.
• A knack for quickly learning new digital tools and technologies.

Nice to Have

• A proven record of exponential, organic social media channels growth.
• Experience with Figma or other graphic design tools.
• Familiarity with audience targeting and basic marketing concepts.
• Awareness of SEO best practices and hashtag strategy.
• Experience using social media analytics and performance metrics.

Additional Information

• This position is part-time (20 hours/week) with a targeted annual pay range of $27,500 - $36,000.
• Job Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
• Department / School: School of Engineering and Applied Science.
• Pay Range: $55,000.00 - $36,000.00 Annual Rate.

Benefits

• Health and Life: Comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits.
• Retirement: Basic, Matching, and Supplemental retirement plans.
• Time Away from Work: Time off for vacation, holidays, and sick leave.
• Long-Term Care Insurance: Insurance coverage for long-term care services.
• Wellness and Work-life Resources: Programs and resources to support work-life balance.
• University Resources: Access to university libraries, athletic facilities, and cultural events.
• Discounts and Special Services: Savings on goods and services like healthcare, transportation, and entertainment.
• Flexible Work Hours: Options for adjusting work schedules to accommodate personal needs.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin (including shared ancestry or ethnic characteristics), citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status or any class protected under applicable federal, state or local law.