Position Objective: Provide services as a Recruitment and Outreach Specialist (Communications and Editing) in support of the overall functions of the Vaccine Research Center (VRC), Associate Director of Operations and Management (ADMO) within the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID). Duties and Responsibilities:
Track and support incoming media inquiries and interview requests, content for press releases, byline articles and keynote presentations, and public relations needs that increase the effectiveness of communications products in meeting the needs and requirements of the VRC.
Track and archive VRC information and messages that have been reviewed by subject matter experts and assist with disseminating information as requested to increase the effectiveness of written communications products in meeting the needs and requirements of the VRC.
Prepare briefing materials and complex scientific summaries on a broad range of diseases and research areas that focus on VRC activities.
Support internal and external communications methods which may include intranet, internal newsletter, electronic signage, policy, strategic plans, and student tours with messaging.
Support the development of an annual editorial calendar and processes for the internal newsletter around VRC’s communications initiatives and major events worthy of public attention.
Assist in ensuring that all public messages, materials, and strategies for target audiences are credible, clear, and meaningful.
Develop specialized materials covering highly complex subject matter areas for various purposes and audiences.
Provide advice and conduct reviews of materials prepared by other NIAID division staff.
Develop scientific and technical materials regarding VRC’s research programs, activities, and scientific accomplishments.
Assist with the development of VRC messaging and other products to communicate research successes.
Develop visual and written communication products associated with the NIH, NIAID, and VRC.
Prepare documents in accordance with office policies and procedures, including reviewing, revising, and editing as needed. Ensure responses conform to applicable regulations, style manuals, and publication standards.
Review and analyze documents for logical, well-organized structure. Check and verify information for accuracy and consistency using a variety of sources such as PubMed, Medline, and other Web sites and search engines.
Continually support new communications methods and approaches to increase efficiency in achieving goals and objectives and ensure that communications messages are tailored to suit the appropriate audience and distribution methods.
Basic Qualifications:
Must have a Master’s or Ph.D. degree in a related science field
Minimum of one (1) year of experience in related scientific field.
Demonstrated strong writing, editing, and prooing skills.
Demonstrated experience in writing scientific manuscripts and reviews.
Demonstrated ability to communicate basic scientific ideas to the general public.
Demonstrated experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Teams, etc.).
Minimum Qualifications:
Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, with non-technical and technical staff.
Detail-oriented and possess strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks and projects
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.
Requisition ID: 6880