Communications Manager

The UCLA Broad Stem Cell Research Center is looking for a motivated, dynamic and experienced Communications Manager to join our team! Position is a full-time career position with competitive full university benefits. Annual salary range $85K – $95K. Reporting to the Center’s Director of Communications, Marketing, Education and Outreach, the Communications Manager is a key contributor to the development and implementation of a broad range of strategic communications and outreach initiatives. A primary objective of this position is to drive the growth and success of the center by elevating its reputation both internally and externally. This will be accomplished through strategic media relations, social media, internal communications and multimedia storytelling that sparks curiosity and builds trust. The person in this position will also build and manage a comprehensive analytics, monitoring and reporting process to evaluate programs, inform strategy, and reinforce the value of communications activities to center members. The Center’s communications program strives to translate complex scientific concepts into accessible and engaging content that clearly demonstrates why this work matters for society. Doing this successfully requires a deep commitment to learning and the ability to contextualize research in a timely and/or culturally relevant fashion. In addition to drafting, editing, pitching and otherwise distributing content, this position collaborates with the Director to train scientists at all levels to be more effective communicators and to educate the public about the rapidly evolving field of stem cell research. This position is highly collaborative and works closely with Center members, patients and trainees, communications and marketing officers from across UCLA, advocacy groups, academic and industry partners and funding agencies. The position also contributes substantively to Center fundraising objectives through close collaboration with the development team and through the creation of targeted donor-focused communications and collateral. How to apply: Please apply directly on UCLA’s Careers Page using this posting’s link: hr.mycareer.ucla.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=82292

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