CareerPlan

Health Research Communications & Digital Media Coordinator

Chicago, IL, USFull-time2026-09-24 → 2026-11-12
Based in United States

Core

Translate complex scientific and research information into clear, engaging, plain-language content for public, participant, community, and professional audiences to support research recruitment, engagement, and education.

Role type

Health Research Communications & Digital Media Coordinator

Builds

Strategic content across Department and HAARC Center websites, social media platforms, newsletters, email communications, and other digital channels.

Domain

Academic research / Health communications / Digital media

Deliverable

product features

Required skills

Science communication, plain-language writing, digital content strategy, social media management, web content management, multimedia production, communications analytics, media relations, project management

Preferred skills

Experience in research communications, health communications, academic research environments, WordPress, Google Analytics, Canva, Constant Contact

Technologies

WordPress, Google Analytics, Canva, Constant Contact

Responsibilities

Translate complex scientific information into clear, engaging content; develop and manage strategic content across digital channels; create participant-facing research materials; coordinate media inquiries and press materials; monitor and track media coverage; plan and maintain communications calendars; support event communications and content capture.

Seniority

Mid-level, hands-on IC