Senior Editor
Core
Strategic communications professional elevating the visibility and reputation of Wilmot Cancer Institute's research enterprise through storytelling, media relations, and editorial content.
Role type
Senior Science Editor (Strategic Communications)
Builds
Wilmot's flagship research publication (Dialogue Magazine), news releases, feature stories, web content, and grant announcements.
Domain
Academic medical center / Cancer research / Science communication
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Science writing, editorial planning, media strategy development, faculty media training, project management, interviewing researchers, strategic content development
Preferred skills
Science journalism, healthcare communications, managing complex editorial projects, securing earned media coverage, relationship building with subject matter experts
Technologies
Microsoft Office Suite, content management systems
Responsibilities
Identify stories and interview researchers; write news releases, feature stories, and web content; develop media strategies and pitch national/regional media; prepare faculty for media engagement; lead editorial planning and production of Dialogue Magazine; build relationships with research program leaders and advise leadership on communications opportunities
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
