Research Communications Coordinator

Job Overview

The Research Communications Coordinator is a cornerstone position in university communications responsible for developing, reporting, and writing content, including daily and weekly research-related articles and posts, internal news articles, and content for the weekly campus newsletter, social media content, news releases, longer-term magazine pieces, and other material. The role also includes multimedia work such as shooting and editing short videos, occasional still photography, and other related duties, leading longer‑term projects from inception through production to on‑time delivery, and serving as the editor of the university's research magazine Florida Tech Research.

In addition, the coordinator responds to media inquiries, coordinates interviews with faculty experts, and fosters relationships with faculty members to support research communications.

• Substantial daily, weekly, and longer‑term content production
• Florida Tech Research magazine production, including story development, reporting, writing, working with in‑house designers and external vendors, and other related duties
• Assisting with media inquiries, news releases, and appearances
• Other duties as assigned

• Bachelor's degree in journalism, communications, English, or related field
• Minimum 2–5 years of experience in the relevant area of expertise
• Previous experience in professional writing, journalism, or multimedia communications
• Advanced time‑management skills, with the ability to handle simultaneous projects and multiple deadlines
• Well‑demonstrated writing skills; thorough knowledge of the fundamentals of writing, grammar, syntax, style, and punctuation; knowledge of Associated Press guidelines
• Proven initiative to follow through and complete assignments independently, while also working cooperatively within a team environment
• Ability to understand complex scientific and technical topics and present them to lay audiences with clear, compelling, non‑technical writing
• Comfort with using multimedia resources, including phone and camera photography and video recording/editing
• Critical thinking and curiosity
• Interpersonal and relationship‑building skills, and the ability to interact with various levels of personnel and functions with confidence and comfort

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