Sr. Communications Manager - Science Media Relations

Position Overview

Core Responsibilities

• Implement multi-year strategic communication plans supporting scientific manuscripts, meeting abstracts, clinical care guidelines, scientific statements, and advisories.
• Develop resources that translate scientific information for media and public audiences.
• Secure earned media coverage and cultivate relationships with journalists.
• Support science leaders and research authors whose work appears in journals or scientific meetings.
• Review manuscripts accepted for publication and abstracts accepted for scientific meetings.
• Develop news releases, media pitches, and multimedia assets to promote scientific research and clinical guidance.
• Review and select abstracts for promotion and provide peer edits on colleagues’ news releases.
• Develop talking points and key messages for research authors and experts.
• Lead development of news kits for scientific meetings, including releases, quotes, interviews, FAQs, and infographics.
• Monitor traditional and social media for breaking news and evidence-based developments related to heart and brain health.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to expand communications reach and mission impact.
• Supervise up to two team members and mentor and coach team members and collaborators.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications or equivalent experience.
• At least five years of writing and editing experience, including translating scientific research for the public and knowledge of AP Style.
• At least five years of experience managing press, promotional, or related content, building journalist relationships, and securing earned media coverage.
• At least five years of proficient computer experience, including Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• At least five years of project management experience, including managing multiple concurrent projects.
• At least five years of demonstrated ability to work under tight deadlines and competing priorities.
• Ability to travel up to 10%–15%.

Preferred Qualifications

• Eight years of relevant experience is preferred.
• At least three years of successful supervisory experience is preferred.
• Portfolio demonstrating successful multifaceted media strategies for scientific publications, journals, and meetings is preferred.
• Experience reviewing and translating scientific abstracts and manuscripts, pitching stories, managing media interviews, and preparing experts is preferred.

Workplace

• The position can be home-based and offers a flexible location.
• The posting identifies the position as remote.

Compensation

• The posted salary range is $86,000 to $102,000, with pay commensurate with experience and possible geographic differentials.
• The employer may pay more or less than the posted range.

Benefits and Development

• Benefits include medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance, retirement contributions, wellness resources, telemedicine, and an employee assistance program.
• Professional development includes Employee Resource Groups, mentoring, Heart U learning resources, and tuition assistance.
• Paid time off starts at a minimum of 16 days per year, with 12 paid holidays for new employees.