Job Description
Position Objective: Provide services as an Editor in support of the overall functions of the National Cancer Institute (NCI) within the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Supports the Office of Clinical Cancer Proteomics, DCTD, National Cancer Institute. Compile information for work with staff on the writing editing of key messages on new scientific publications, press releases, research news highlights, NIH fact sheets, articles for the Office News Announcements stories. Write and edit content for websites, print materials, blogs, social media internal announcements. Work with staff on the roll-out of high-profile research findings. Work on media training, development of media training materials. Track requests for media interviews with Division experts, publication of scientific manuscripts and participation of at key scientific meetings.
Duties And Responsibilities
- Research and write communication strategies and plans that identify goals to be achieved, measurable objectives, audiences, messaging, creative concepts, communication channels, and government clearance requirements. 3
- Research and write plans for sharing information with the scientific community and the general public. 4
- Attend routine staff meetings to gather information necessary to develop effective communication projects, plans and strategies. 5
- Research and write in appropriate scientific or technical style various communication products, to include press releases, newsletter articles, media releases, fliers, web content and video and podcast scripts. 1
- Research and write scientific and technical educational materials for a variety of print and electronic media platforms. 2
- Monitor variety of social media and Internet sites, blogs, discussion boards, and news sites, conduct content analysis and report findings.
- Monitor digital media platform analytics and prepare performance reports.
- Work with the team to issue press releases, and with authors to support their use of press releases.
- Build strong relationships and collaborate with key partners, news makers and news generators.
- Attend the coordinating committee and working group meetings as well as weekly meetings of the leadership team.
- Coordinate with other program offices to create outreach and engagement plans.
- Serve as an expert resource to staff and consortium members about opportunities and challenges for engagement with the program.
- Reports upon request showing work products and documents related to analyzing scientific data and translating the information into writing that can easily be understood by readers – Yearly
- Meet with lab members to present updates - Monthly
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Biology or a related discipline.
- Experience with scientific terminology.
- Skilled in Microsoft Office Suite (e.g. MS Word, Excel, Outlook, SharePoint, PowerPoint).
Minimum Qualifications
- Ability to multi-task and pay close attention to detail.
- Excellent analytical, organizational and time management skills.
- Strong communication skills, both oral and written.
*This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required by this position.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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This position is contingent upon contract award.