Senior Communications Manager

The Center for Open Science (COS) is at the forefront of promoting openness integrity and reproducibility in scientific research. We are dedicated to improving the alignment between scientific values and practices to enhance the accumulation and application of knowledge. Join a dynamic and innovative team that embraces a technology start-up mindset moves quickly identifies problems creates solutions and is collaborative and dedicated to openness.

As the Senior Communications Manager you will be an integral member of our Marketing and Communications Team managing a diverse range of communication initiatives aimed at elevating COS’s standing as a thought leader in open scholarship. You will create and disseminate content manage media relations and conduct outreach to key stakeholders including researchers and aligned audiences. This role is vital in promoting COS’s mission and supporting our stakeholders through effective communication strategies.

Required skills:

• Strategic management and initiative.

• Exceptional communication copywriting and editing skills.

• Media relations and outreach including experience with public relations and earned media software such as Cision.

• Content creation and dissemination.

• Project management and collaboration.

• Knowledge of brand art direction graphic design and multimedia projects.

• Experience with website development digital content management and UX/UI improvements.

• Proficiency in evaluating communication outcomes and performance metrics.

• Understanding of open science principles and experience engaging with academic and scientific research stakeholders.

Required experience and/or degree:

• Bachelor’s degree in a marketing-related field or equivalent work experience

• Previous experience in marketing digital and creative management for a minimum of 4-6 years

• Experience with academic research higher education or open scholarship a plus

• Experience in a nonprofit environment a plus

Position Type/Expected Hours/Travel:

• This is a remote position.

• COS supports flexibility in work scheduling. Individuals who would like to work outside a 9am - 5pm Eastern Time (ET) schedule must work with their managers to establish core hours of availability.

• Occasional travel is possible for this position including up to twice per year for organizational meetings with the potential for other in-person events.

$77727 - $85000 a year

Please apply by submitting a resume and portfolio as well as answering the 2 qualifying questions in lieu of a cover letter. Answers to the qualifying questions should be succinct please limit responses to approximately 250 characters. Questions about the position and COS are welcome and can be directed to [email protected] . Please note in order to be considered for this position you must be authorized to work in the United States and have a U.S. address and bank account. Remote workers must be located within the U.S.

For information on the Center for Open Science including more information on employee benefits and our company culture visit our website at https://www.cos.io/careers .

This position will remain open for applications until August 30th 2024

COS is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression pregnancy age national origin disability status genetic information protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. We also strongly encourage applications from members of groups underrepresented in science and technology industries.