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UPMC Corporate is hiring a Manager, Science Writer to join our team at the US Steel Tower! The Science Writer works closely with the Directors of Public Relations to publicize assigned areas, notably bench-to-bedside translational research findings from UPMC Hillman Cancer Center and University of Pittsburgh Schools of the Health Sciences. Manages various crises and controversies in assigned areas and works to minimize negative publicity for UPMC and Pitt Schools of the Health Sciences. Mentors Public Relations staff as assigned and assist in their development and placement of regional, national and international media stories.

Do you have a science communications background? If so, this could be the next step in your career. Apply today!

Responsibilities:

+ Create, execute and evaluate media and internal promotional strategies, especially as it relates to scientific translational studies in oncology and other assigned medical areas.

+ Appropriately prioritize beat areas for media coverage to meet organizational goals.

+ Manage media crises in assigned areas.

+ Cultivate and maintain relationships with all appropriate contacts within the research fields at UPMC Hillman Cancer Center and University of Pittsburgh Health Sciences.

+ Cultivate and maintain relationships with regional, national and international news organizations for the benefit of the Media Relations group.

+ Coordinate with pertinent scientific and professional organizations to promote assigned areas.

+ Work collaboratively with colleagues in other marketing and communications departments.

+ Demonstrate service-oriented behavior in interactions with clients and co-workers.

+ Seek professional development opportunities for self and staff and mentor colleagues.

+ Bachelor's degree in Public Relations, Communications, Journalism or English Writing plus five years of combined experience in general writing with a minimum of three years of science writing

+ OR master's degree plus five years of combined experience in general writing including a minimum of three years of science writing preferred, OR PhD or MD plus three years of science writing.

+ Significant experience translating scientific/medical language to a lay persons understanding.

+ Experience providing clients with strategic counsel.

+ Experience in an academic medical center strongly preferred. Undergraduate/graduate coursework in health-related sciences strongly preferred.

+ Exceptional written and verbal communications skills required. Sound news judgment and track record of identifying and promoting stories of interest to regional, national and international media.Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

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UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran