Cambridge , Massachusetts
Washington, D.C.
Posted: 19-May-23
Location: Baltimore, Maryland
Salary: Open
Internal Number: 109287-en_US
The mystery of sheet music found with Edgar Allan Poe's signature. The science behind the appeal of pumpkin spice. How eating cicadas could help save the planet. Researching Billie Holiday's early life in Baltimore. Students who invented burrito tape. Some of the world's most exciting research is happening at Johns Hopkins University and we're looking for a news-minded individual who'd thrill at a chance to work with faculty researchers of all types and, of course, students, to spotlight their work and discoveries.
Johns Hopkins seeks an experienced Research and News communications Manager who can spot the best research stories and deftly distill them for a mainstream audience. The selected candidate will be a proven writer, ideally with a background in journalism. They will be eager to work with cutting-edge researchers, the campus community and the award-winning University Communications office to develop stories and multimedia that showcase this university's ground-breaking work and help to garner coverage for it in high-profile news outlets.
The Research and News Communications Manager will promote understanding and appreciation of Johns Hopkins by developing engaging stories related to the university, in particular the undergraduate campus and the scientific and scholarly research of the Krieger School of Arts and Sciences and the Whiting School of Engineering. The successful candidate will have creative ideas about how to best tell these stories and how to get coverage for them in a fast-changing and intensely competitive media environment.
The research and news communications manager will cultivate strong working relationships with our researchers and the campus community, as well as with reporters, editors and producers at top media outlets. They will work closely with colleagues in University Communications and other Johns Hopkins communications offices to create successful packages with video, photos, social media and infographics.
The successful candidate will also perform other duties as assigned to advance the mission of University Communications.
Specific Duties & Responsibilities
- Identify and develop compelling stories about the work and key initiatives of the university and the activities of its students, faculty and staff, particularly our researchers and scientists.
- Communicate research in a compelling, entertaining and highly engaging manner.
- Shape information into engaging and effective stories, news releases, expert lists, and other content. Devise fresh ways to tell stories that attract media attention.
- Respond quickly and effectively to breaking news and media queries.
- Prepare experts and subjects for media engagement.
- Proactively collaborate with communications colleagues to create multimedia news packages with video, audio, photos and infographics.
Special Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Facility with A.P. style.
- Ability to work with web content management systems, such as Drupal or WordPress.
- Ability to communicate effectively in social media.
- Ability to art direct or collaborate to create multimedia content
- Ability to navigate web content and/or digital asset management systems.
- Familiarity with media contact databases and metrics/analytical tools
- Additional education may substitute for required experience and/or education, to the extent permitted by the Johns Hopkins University equivalency formula.
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with people of diverse backgrounds.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and work flexible hours (including evenings and weekends, as necessary).
- Attention to detail and accuracy.
- Fast-paced, efficient mode of working and high productivity.
- Strong organizational, multitasking, and time-management skills.
- Strong interpersonal communications skills with individuals of all levels in an organization.
- Ability to shape complex information, including the results of scholarly and scientific research, into understandable and engaging content.
- Strong news judgment and demonstrated skills in reporting, writing, editing and/or media outreach.
Minimum Qualifications
- B.A. Degree in relevant discipline.
- Five years of related experience in journalism, media relations, or related field. Some of that experience must include storytelling in complex topics. Promising candidates with slightly less experience but strong writing samples might be considered.
Classified Title: Sr. Media Relations Representative
Working Title: Research and News Communications Manager
Role/Level/Range: ATP/04/PD
Starting Salary Range: $61,070-$83,900-$106,710 Annually (Commensurate with experience)
Employee group: Full Time
Schedule: Monday - Friday/ 8:30am - 5:00pm
Exempt Status: Exempt
Location: Hybrid/JH at Keswick
Department name: University Communications
Personnel area: University Administration
Total Rewards
The referenced salary range is based on Johns Hopkins University's good faith belief at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as geographic location, work experience, market conditions, education/training and skill level. Johns Hopkins offers a total rewards package that supports our employees' health, life, career and retirement. More information can be found here: https://hr.jhu.edu/benefits-worklife/
Please refer to the job description above to see which forms of equivalency are permitted for this position. If permitted, equivalencies will follow these guidelines:
JHU Equivalency Formula: 30 undergraduate degree credits (semester hours) or 18 graduate degree credits may substitute for one year of experience. Additional related experience may substitute for required education on the same basis. For jobs where equivalency is permitted, up to two years of non-related college course work may be applied towards the total minimum education/experience required for the respective job.
**Applicants who do not meet the posted requirements but are completing their final academic semester/quarter will be considered eligible for employment and may be asked to provide additional information confirming their academic completion date.
The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check. Johns Hopkins is committed to hiring individuals with a justice-involved background, consistent with applicable policies and current practice. A prior criminal history does not automatically preclude candidates from employment at Johns Hopkins University. In accordance with applicable law, the university will review, on an individual basis, the date of a candidate's conviction, the nature of the conviction and how the conviction relates to an essential job-related qualification or function.
The Johns Hopkins University values diversity, equity and inclusion and advances these through our key strategic framework, the JHU Roadmap on Diversity and Inclusion.
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