Editorial & Communications Assistant (U, Maoz)

Job Description Summary
The Editorial and Communications Assistant supports the labs public engagement outreach and funding activities through writing editing and digital communications. Responsibilities include assisting with the preparation of lay-media pieces that communicate the labs research to general audiences; maintaining and updating the labs public-facing website and news content; developing and managing the labs social media presence to increase public visibility and engagement; and providing writing and editorial support for grant proposals related funding materials and other written materials.

Responsibilities
Science Writing and Lay-Media Support Draft and edit lay-audience pieces related to lab research including blog posts press releases op-eds and science communication articles. Collaborate with lab members to translate technical content into accessible writing for general audiences. Assist with coordinating media inquiries and maintaining relationships with relevant outlets or science communication venues as directed. Website Maintenance and Updates Maintain and update the labs public-facing website including posting news items announcements and new content as directed. Ensure that information about lab personnel projects and publications is accurate and current. Social Media and Public Engagement Develop manage and grow the labs presence on social media platforms (e.g. X/Twitter LinkedIn Instagram Bluesky). Create and maintain a content calendar aligned with lab milestones publications and events. Draft edit and schedule posts that communicate research findings and lab activities to diverse audiences. Grant Writing Assistance Provide editorial and writing support for grant proposals and related funding materials including drafting and revising narrative sections proofreading for clarity and style and ensuring consistency across proposal documents. Maintain a library of reusable proposal language boilerplate sections and style guidelines. Assist with tracking grant deadlines and organizing submission materials as needed.

Required Qualifications
Demonstrated professional writing and editing experience including the ability to produce clear polished prose for a variety of audiences and formats. Experience writing or editing for non-specialist or lay audiences such as science communication journalism marketing copy or public-facing editorial work. Experience managing or contributing to organizational websites and social media accounts in a professional capacity. Strong command of grammar style and editing conventions; ability to proofread and copyedit documents to a professional standard. Ability to manage multiple writing projects simultaneously meet deadlines and communicate proactively about progress. Ability to work collaboratively with researchers and scientists and to translate technical expertise into accessible content for general audiences. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail in maintaining records documentation and editorial files. Ability to maintain discretion and confidentiality when handling sensitive or prepublication research information. Computer skills to use standard office and publishing software including word processing presentation tools and electronic communication platforms.