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PLOS · 1 month ago

Head of Communications

United States

Full-time

Remote

Director/Executive

$145K/yr - $200K/yr

PLOS is a non-profit organization dedicated to advancing open science in research publishing and policy. The Head of Communications will play a crucial role in developing and executing a communication strategy that enhances PLOS's mission, overseeing a complex communications program while collaborating with leadership to ensure visibility and impact.

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Responsibilities

As part of the Marketing & Communications Senior Leadership team, build and deliver on all Marketing & Communications department strategies and goals and ensure an empowered collaborative department aligns on achieving organizational goals

Build a comprehensive communications strategy that ensures we deliver on PLOS’ mission and strategic goals

Provide strategic leadership for PLOS communications team to ensure communications strategies are robust, well resource and coordinated

Lead PLOS’ social media channels, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn activities and YouTube channels

Lead PLOS’ Media office ensuring high-level media share of voice in relevant areas

Lead on reputation management issues across the organization collaborating with all relevant internal teams

Lead and manage communications team ensuring the right skills and opportunities are in place to empower professional development for team members

Stay current on communication strategy and thought leadership development

Implement a comprehensive communications strategy that ensures we deliver on PLOS’ mission and strategic goals

Implement a robust governance framework across all organizational channels to ensure alignment with PLOS brand values and tone of voice

Ensure industry standard outreach tools across social media and media channels. e social listening tools to conduct sentiment analysis and define trends across all PLOS social media activity

Work collaboratively with stakeholders across the organization to develop and implement Communication strategy, plans and deliverables. Focus on further strengthening collaboration across MarComms, leveraging expertise effectively to ensure high-quality output and efficiency

Collaborate with Marketing team to ensure alignment across all external communications

Maintain high-level media contacts, pitch reporters and arrange interviews and stories

Stay well-versed in emerging strategies and trends across the communications and open science landscape

Assist in strategy development across the organization, as required

Build reporting and measurement framework across all communications activity (via data & analytics) to drive growth strategies aligned with organizational objectives

Qualification

Senior Communications experienceEditing skillsTeam managementCommunication strategy developmentSocial media managementCollaboration skillsAttention to detailAdaptability

Required

Demonstrated working experience as a Senior Communications professional or relevant experience for academic journals, ideally including Open Access products

Superb writing and editing skills

Superior communication skills and attention to detail with a proven ability to manage complex, high impact projects

Strong people manager with proven experience building and developing teams

Highly self-directed, with ability to develop MarComms communication strategies and integrated, cross-channel content and deliverables with limited guidance

Strong collaboration skills, maturity and tact

Ability to work at a fast pace and adapt quickly and proactively to change

Excellent communication skills under time pressure; ability to partner, influence and collaborate to create strong relationships, gain commitment and accomplish shared goals

Bachelor's degree in journalism, communications and/or a scientific discipline is preferable