Position Summary(Basic Job Function)

This is a temporary or an on-call position. Provides professional support. Responsibilities may include general business, science, medical, agricultural or other professional support functions. Term: Temps can work two (2) nine (9) month terms with a week break in service in between and at the end of the second term terminate for three (3) months or switch to an on-call. On-Call allowed to work 1039 hours in any twelve (12) month period.

Unit Position Summary

Produce feature stories, announcements, press releases, web content, blog posts, social media posts promote science communication for the college. This includes feature stories for large college publications such as the magazine and quarterly research report.  Interview faculty and staff to write content about research, awards, publications, and other research and science related news for multiple communication vehicles.  Conduct independent research to develop enough of an understanding about the subject matter to adequately prepare for faculty interviews and interaction.  Maintain and promote the faculty experts to MSU, the media and beyond.  Follow the existing strategic communication plan to help develop and complete identified communication collateral.  Write, edit, and distribute "The Scope"---monthly e-newsletter.  Create content and update the CVM Research areas of the website.  Attend weekly Team meetings and meet with the communications director and associate dean of research bi-monthly.

Desired Qualifications

Scientific writing background.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

Required Application Materials

Resume, cover letter, professional references

Special Instructions

Remote work will be dependent on assignments.

Work Hours

STANDARD 8-5

Website

www.cvm.msu.edu

Remote Work Statement

MSU strives to provide a flexible work environment and this position has been designated as remote-friendly. Remote-friendly means some or all of the duties can be performed remotely as mutually agreed upon.