SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory · 1 day ago
News Center Editor, External Communications
Menlo Park, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$141K/yr - $170K/yr
8+ years expSLAC National Accelerator Laboratory is seeking an experienced News Center Editor to join their External Communications team. The role involves managing the news center's operations, editing content, and supporting the strategic development of the news center to effectively communicate SLAC's research and announcements to various stakeholders.
Advanced MaterialsBiotechnologyGovernmentLife Science
Responsibilities
Manage the news center calendar and cross-team news center processes
Identify and plan news stories in close collaboration with other SC&EA team members and assign stories to writers
Edit news center content (and other content as needed), adhering to style and applying strategic thinking and institutional acumen
Facilitate the review of stories and their distribution
Create awareness for editorial guidelines and ensure they are being followed, including ownership and maintenance of the SLAC style guide
Support the development and implementation of long-term and short-term strategic plans for the news center in support of integrated External Communications and SC&EA strategies
Establish and maintain strong working relationships with SC&EA team members and stakeholders within and outside of the lab to plan and coordinate publications
Stay up to date with trends in the news industry and contribute ideas for enhancing the news experience for our audiences
Assist the Head of External Communications in evaluating workflows and the impact of news center content and make recommendations
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree and eight years of relevant work experience or combination of education and relevant experience
Experience working in a scientific or technical environment
Demonstrated ability to oversee all aspects of the editorial and publication process
Demonstrated organizational talent, attention to detail and experience managing content calendars and complex workflows
Demonstrated advanced editorial, writing and storytelling skills and the ability to synthesize complex science and technology information into well-constructed, accurate and compelling articles for a broad range of audiences
Familiarity with style guides, especially AP style
Demonstrated ability to apply strategic thinking and institutional knowledge
Demonstrated ability to apply discretion and judgment in evaluating institutional sensitivities and the implications of information release to internal and external audiences
Demonstrated interpersonal skills, including the ability to lead team discussions and work with stakeholders
Expert level knowledge of job-required tools, applications and best practices, paired with an interest in exploring new trends in the news industry
Company
SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory
SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory is the U.S. Department of Energy's national lab at Stanford University. It is a sub-organization of Stanford University.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
US Department of EnergyU.S. Department of Homeland Security
2023-09-27Grant
2023-08-16Grant
2023-01-20Grant
Leadership Team
Adile Safa
Office of the CFO
Bobbi Woody-Mistriel
Executive Assistant To Chief Information Officer
Recent News
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