University of Wisconsin-Madison: Science Writer And Communications Specialist
Wisconsin Institute for Discovery
Official title:
SR UNIV REL SPEC(T54BN) OR UNIV RELATIONS SPEC(T54DN)
Degree and area of specialization:
A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications or related fields, or science.
Minimum number of years and type of relevant work experience:
The successful candidate will have a minimum of three years’ full-time experience writing about research and science and a demonstrated capacity to clearly represent novel and challenging concepts at the bleeding edge of scientific research. Social media experience, including blogging and video production, is highly desirable. Experience in daily or magazine journalism and/or university communications settings, as well as familiarity with the professional science-writing landscape is especially valued. Out of the box candidates of exceptional and proven ability in communications will also be considered.
Principal duties:
The Wisconsin Institute for Discovery (WID) at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, a highly innovative institute within a leading public research university, seeks an energetic full-time science and research writer and communications specialist. Wisconsin Institute for Discovery research is centered on the work of 20 faculty investigators, five drawn from the ranks of current UW-Madison faculty and 15 who will be newly recruited to the university. WID’s research program is designed to be similar to the University of Wisconsin-Madison’s successful cluster initiative and, like other UW-Madison institutes and centers, is intended to be larger than the institute itself to include faculty and other intellectual resources that do not physically reside in the WID building.
Responsibilities include communicating with and writing for the public, working with news media at all levels including social media, assisting faculty in their interactions with the press, contributing to forging a coherent and consistent brand identity for the WID, and helping with special events, projects and brain storming on all communications. Working collaboratively with colleagues in University Communications, this individual will develop news releases, stories and other materials designed to maintain a high public profile of WID research. A criminal background check will be conducted prior to hiring. A period of evaluation will be required.
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Appointment type: Academic Staff
Department(s): GRAD/WI INST DISC
Full time salary rate: Minimum $41,336 ANNUAL (12 months)
Depending on Qualifications
Term: This is a renewable appointment.
Appointment percent: 100%
Anticipated begin date: MARCH 01, 2012
Number of positions: 1
TO ENSURE CONSIDERATION
Application must be received by: FEBRUARY 01, 2012
HOW TO APPLY:
Applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, three published writing samples and three references by February 1, 2012 to receive full consideration.
Unless another application procedure has been specified above, please send resume and cover letter referring to Position Vacancy Listing #72539 to
Elizabeth Misco Phone: 608-316-4338
333 N Randall Ave, Room 3120C
Madison, WI 53715-1003
Email: misco@wid.wisc.edu
NOTE: Unless confidentiality is requested in writing, information regarding the names of applicants must be released upon request. Finalists cannot be guaranteed confidentiality.
UW-Madison is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.
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last updated 25-Jan-2012