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Seeking Applications: JSPG Director of Communication & Outreach
The Journal of Science Policy & Governance, a 501-c3 non-profit organization and international, open-access peer reviewed publication, seeks a Director of Communications & Outreach to lead and manage communication and public relations, social media and marketing efforts on behalf of the journal. The Director will preside over all social media channels (Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn) and the JSPG newsletter, co-lead the journal’s press activity and provide vision and leadership for outreach and promotional efforts with a goal of measurably bolstering the Journal’s reach, visibility, value and impact across stakeholders in the government, university, industry, and nonprofit sectors. This individual will report to the CEO and collaborate with others on the JSPG team including the Senior Director for Operations & International Outreach and the Editorial Board.
Note: All JSPG staff position are unpaid part-time volunteer leadership opportunities.
Responsibilities:
Social Media & Newsletter:
Press & Public Affairs:
Web Management:
Desired Qualifications:
Application Process: To apply for this position, please complete this application form. This posting will be removed once the position is filled.
The Journal of Science Policy & Governance, a 501-c3 non-profit organization and international, open-access peer reviewed publication, seeks a Director of Communications & Outreach to lead and manage communication and public relations, social media and marketing efforts on behalf of the journal. The Director will preside over all social media channels (Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn) and the JSPG newsletter, co-lead the journal’s press activity and provide vision and leadership for outreach and promotional efforts with a goal of measurably bolstering the Journal’s reach, visibility, value and impact across stakeholders in the government, university, industry, and nonprofit sectors. This individual will report to the CEO and collaborate with others on the JSPG team including the Senior Director for Operations & International Outreach and the Editorial Board.
Note: All JSPG staff position are unpaid part-time volunteer leadership opportunities.
Responsibilities:
Social Media & Newsletter:
- Manage social media presence to promote call for submissions, published work, science policy news, events, and opportunities of interest to journal audience
- Measurably increase global social media following and reach across Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn:
- At least 1-2 Facebook posts a week
- Daily tweets and Twitter engagement
- At least twice monthly LinkedIn posts
- Coordinate with CEO to increase subscriber pool and draft and issue 7-8 newsletters a year using Mailchimp
Press & Public Affairs:
- Manage JSPG News and Announcements page; Coordinate with CEO to draft and publish 4-5 press announcements a year and help liaise with media outlets, press contacts, and others
- Help create fliers and other print materials to promote journal during conferences, meetings, and events
- Contribute to other special projects and efforts as time allows
Web Management:
- Update and maintain JSPG website including uploading journal issues using Weebly
- Assist editors and other journal staff with publication formatting twice a year
- Index articles and assign DOI numbers for published articles
Desired Qualifications:
- Current graduate student, policy fellow, or recent graduate with interest and experience in science and technology policy and/or science communication. Applicants from all academic backgrounds welcome
- Able to commit to position for a 1-year term (potential for renewal); At least 2-3 hours a week
- Collaborative self-starter with a strong attention to detail
- Able to work with remote teams and participate in monthly or bi-monthly phone meetings with JSPG leadership team
- Strong background with social media strategy across Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn
- Familiarity of key organizations and networks in science, technology and innovation policy and/or science communications
- Experience with Weebly, Mailchimp, web design, web management strongly preferred
Application Process: To apply for this position, please complete this application form. This posting will be removed once the position is filled.