The Consortium for Ocean Leadership is pleased to announce the search for a Communications Manager, SODP. This is a regular, full-time, exempt position. The position will report to the Director, Science Communications.The Communications Manager for Scientific Ocean Drilling Programs provides programmatic oversight for outreach activities for the U.S. Implementing Organization (USIO) of the Integrated Ocean Drilling Program (IODP) and the U.S. Science Support Program (USSP). He/she will guide the implementation of strategic communications efforts including the development of a full array of program specific and scientific community directed communications materials - brochures, pamphlets, fact sheets, websites, etc. The Communications Manager will also be responsible for publicizing the scientific results of scientific ocean drilling expeditions conducted onboard the JOIDES Resolution and research conducted upon other IODP platforms by U.S. scientists. Qualified applicants must possess a degree in communications and/or a field of science or equivalent experience in a related field and a minimum of five (5) years of experience communicating scientific information to the public and policy makers. This position requires ability to manage communications tasks for a complex, broad-reaching program, with a national and international profile; experience working successfully with national and international media; interest and understanding of new media and emerging best practices to reach key audiences; understanding of marketing and branding of nonprofit or academic programs; strong writing, editing, presentation and speaking skills; demonstrated news judgment; ability to translate scientific jargon into laymen’s terms; strong organizational skills, including setting priorities, articulating strategies and managing for results; and ability to successfully build and leverage relationships and navigate multiple dynamic work cultures.
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