Position Available
Communications Lead
International Arctic Research Center
University of Alaska Fairbanks
Fairbanks, Alaska
Application deadline: Open until filled
For more information and to apply, go to:
https://careers.alaska.edu/jobs/communications-lead-international-arcti…
The International Arctic Research Center (IARC) at the University of Alaska Fairbanks (UAF) invites applications for a Communications Lead. This full-time position will be located in Fairbanks, Alaska.
The Communications Lead will work with teams of researchers, coordinators, technicians, and other communications professionals to interpret scientific findings and creatively tell compelling and interesting stories about Arctic research for a variety of audiences. The successful candidate must be passionate about conveying scientific or technical subjects to diverse audiences, highly organized and detail-oriented, and comfortable filling a variety of roles within a team.
Minimum qualifications include an undergraduate degree in public relations, journalism, communications, or related field; four years of progressively responsible experience relevant to the program, or an equivalent combination of training and experience preferred; experience coordinating science communication efforts across a large team or organization; experience with media inquiries, writing press releases, and/or working with journalists; and experience communicating scientific topics with broad audiences and across multiple communication channels. A Master’s degree preferred.
To be eligible for this position, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction. Applicants who now or may in the future require visa sponsorship to work in the United States are not eligible. This position is a term-funded position and is reviewed annually for contract renewal at the University's discretion.
Application deadline: Open until filled
For more information and to apply, go to:
https://careers.alaska.edu/jobs/communications-lead-international-arcti…
For questions, contact:
Kristin Timm, UAF
Email: kmtimm [at] alaska.edu
Phone:907-474-6836