Director, Visual and Social Media Communications - Chevy Chase, United States - Howard Hughes Medical Institute

Howard Hughes Medical Institute

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Chevy Chase, United States

2 weeks ago

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Description

Primary Work Address: 4000 Jones Bridge Road, Chevy Chase, MD, 20815

HHMI is focused on supporting and moving science forward in a variety of different ways ranging from conducting basic biomedical research, empowering educators, inspiring students, developing the next generation of scientists - even stretching into film and media production.

Our Headquarters is in the greater Washington, DC metro area and is home to over 300 employees with expertise in investments, communications, digital production, biomedical sciences, and everything in between.

The work housed here supports and augments the groundbreaking research conducted in HHMI labs across the nation.

As HHMI scientists continue to push boundaries in laboratories and classrooms, you can be sure that your contributions while working here are making a difference.

Summary:

The Director of Visual and Social Media Communications plays the lead role in ensuring that the work of the Institute - particularly its comprehensive programs in scientific research and science education - are effectively communicated through visual (video and photography), social, and digital media platforms.

Working with the Chief of Communications, the Director defines overall communications priorities and goals for using our digital tools and platforms that reflect and advance HHMI's mission.

What we provide:

A direct role in supporting critical work that impacts HHMI's mission of advancing biomedical research for the benefit of humanity.
The opportunity to build and elevate HHMI's visual media capabilities using bestinclass resources and experts.
A team that believes in continuous learning and experimentation, and cultivates an environment where colleagues help each other.
A competitive compensation package that includes up to $10,000 in educational reimbursement each year and a significant budget for professional development

What you'll do:

Lead all aspects of the development and execution of inhouse visual communications capabilities and drive the continued strategic evolution and growth of the social media identity and presence for the Institute.
Lead the evolution and growth of the Institute's social media presence, with the goal of disseminating our research and science education initiatives, as well as information about the fundamental importance of basic science, in an engaging and compelling manner.
Build and lead a Public Engagement program to train scientists across the Institute to be communicators and support the development of storytelling products.
Direct storytelling activities necessary for the dissemination of information about science and scientists, HHMI research discoveries, HHMI initiatives in research and science education, and the work of HHMI grantees.
Provide regular reports to leadership about the nature and scope of social media volume, growth, and engagement, including an assessment of its accuracy and appropriateness, as necessary. Help to gauge and manage reputational risks on all HHMIowned channels.
Foster strong collaborative relationships with programmatic partners across HHMI to help inform and complete communications needs and priorities.
Develop and maintain an understanding of HHMI scientists' work including HHMI Investigators, Freeman Hrabowski Scholars, and Janelia Group Leaders.
Provide goals and appropriate levels of autonomy for employees and enable their continued professional development within the context of Institute and departmental performance attributes.
Supervise freelance contractors and other contributors who support the team; evaluate their effectiveness in carrying out specific assignments.

Application Instructions:

What you bring:

Bachelor's degree in English, journalism, biology, chemistry or equivalent.
Master's degree in relevant field is preferred years of experience in the communications field, including social media and visual communications expertise with growing supervisory and managementlevel responsibility involving direct supervision of employees and external resources.
High level of proficiency with digital technologies, visual media, and social media platforms, tools and analytics.
A creative, disciplined problem solver who actively seeks and new approaches and ideas to advance the mission of the Institute.
Ability to translate complex research discoveries into terms that are clear, compelling, and scientifically accurate.
Proven ability to work effectively with both traditional and nontraditional journalists to advance the Institute's mission in scientific research and science education.
Demonstrated appreciation for and knowledge of emerging trends in science communication and the public understanding of science.
Skilled manager who encourages the open exchange of ideas and sharing of information as foundations for enabling autonomy and strong decisionmaking
Demonstrated ability to lead multidisciplinary teams in a highly collaborative en