About the Society for Neuroscience
Founded in 1969, the Society for Neuroscience (SfN) now has more than 36,000 members in more than 95 countries. Year-round programming includes the publishing of two highly regarded scientific journals, JNeurosci and eNeuro; professional development resources and career training through Neuronline¸ the Society’s home for learning and discussion; science advocacy and public policy engagement including annual Capitol Hill Day; and a variety of engaging public outreach efforts, led by the expanding and interactive collection of public-facing resources on BrainFacts.org. SfN’s annual meeting regularly attracts more than 30,000 attendees, representing 80 countries; 536 exhibiting companies; and close to 300 journalists.
SfN exists to:
- Advance scientific exchange;
- Support the neuroscience community;
- Educate and engage the public; and
- Advocate for the field.
Position Summary
The Journal Communications Associate promotes scientific research published in and increases readership of SfN’s two journals, the Journal of Neuroscience and eNeuro. The Associate’s primary role is outreach and communication to the scientific community, as well as contributing to other department strategic communication efforts through writing and editing.
Essential Job Functions
- Manage the journals’ social media presence, primarily on Twitter, by drafting posts to promote articles and other journal initiatives, monitoring online conversations about SfN-published research, and tracking key metrics.
- Review accepted papers for both journals to identify articles for additional promotion through appropriate channels, including social media, press releases, webinars, etc.
- Supporting the journals’ press promotion activities by selecting articles of interest, coordinating review and approval by the Public Education and Communications Committee, scheduling embargo dates, and collating content and coordinating with Digital Strategy for weekly media email.
- Support production of journal webinar series and podcast channel by identifying discussion content, inviting speakers, scheduling, and collaborating across teams to set up each event.
- Serve as the primary liaison to internal marketing and digital communication teams for journal content promotion activities.
- Support journal-specific email communications and coordinate with other internal departments on Society-wide communications.
- Monitor performance and metrics of communication campaigns and online readership of websites.
- Assist the department’s science communication needs in other ways as needed.
Supervisory Responsibilities
- none
Education and Experience
- Bachelor's degree required; degree in neuroscience, life sciences, or science journalism preferred.
- 1–2 years of relevant experience.
- Demonstrated experience in written scientific communication.
Qualifications
- Strong writing skills, specifically the ability to create concise, lay-friendly language from highly technical work on schedule.
- Highly organized and detail oriented.
- Ability to handle multiple concurrent projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Proficiency with social media, including metrics and best practices.
- Ability to work with Sitecore or similar CMS platform a plus.
- Strong proofreading skills.
Location
Currently, SfN is able to offer positions to residents of the following states: AL, AR, AZ, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WI, WV, WY. This list is subject to change, and we encourage interested applicants to check back regularly for updates.
- Remote – U.S.: Employees can work remotely in the U.S. as part of a 35-hour workweek with core hours from 10am-3pm Eastern time. A reliable high-speed internet connection is essential.
Work Environment
- The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet. The employee may be required to travel.
Physical Demands
- The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.
- While performing the duties of the job, the employee is occasionally required to stand, sit, walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
- During SfN’s Annual Meeting, the employee may do extensive walking, sitting, and lifting and carrying items up to 20 pounds.
Benefits
- Comprehensive health plan through CareFirst with a fully funded HRA up to $1,500, plus dental and vision coverage through MetLife
- Remote and hybrid work flexibility
- 40-52 days of annual paid time off based on tenure, including holidays, vacation, and sick leave
- 20 days of paid parental leave for new parents
- Retirement plans with employer contributions up to 8%
- Education assistance
- ASAE memberships
- Wellness and technology stipend
- Flexible Fridays
- Employee assistance plans
- Life and disability insurance
- Flexible spending accounts
How to apply
Interested applicants may submit their cover letter and resume online. Go to https://www.sfn.org/ and navigate to "Jobs at SfN" under Quick Links. Incomplete applications will not be considered. No phone calls/emails, please.
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement
Society for Neuroscience provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
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