The Science Communications Manager will support the American Physical Society’s mission to advance and diffuse the knowledge of physics, drawing from their expertise in science communication and media relations. The position will produce accurate materials regarding scientific content and serve as a liaison to the press, connecting the global science journalism community with content from APS publications and meetings.

• Work with authors, APS Editors, meeting organizers, and presenters to identify press-worthy content and secure positive and accurate media coverage of peer-reviewed journal and scientific meeting content.
• Disseminate accurate, informative, and compelling press releases, tip sheets, and media materials regarding scientific content including weekly tip sheets promoting Physical Review papers.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for media covering scientific content.
• Coordinate publication dates and promotional activities for journal articles with authors’ news offices and production vendors.
• Manage and log/track media inquiries, responding promptly and escalating requests as needed.
• Schedule press conferences, and handle interview requests related to APS publications, meetings, programs, and initiatives.
• Nurture a strong network, build relationships with thought leaders, and pitch stories to journalists.
• Continually seek to improve on the promotion of APS content in ways that align with the organization’s strategic goals.
• Support internal departments’ social media outreach activities including content creation and community engagement.
• Monitor news coverage and prepare regular reports of media activity.
• Oversee the work of consultants and science writers.
• Build and maintain target media lists and a physics expert database.

• Bachelor's degree in physics, physical science, science communications, science writing, or journalism.
• 4+ years of related experience as a press officer for a scientific institution, preferably a scientific society or scholarly publisher.
• Exceptional communicator—with impeccable science writing, editing, and presentation skills.
• Ability to work with scientists, editors, and journalists in a professional and diplomatic way.
• Experience within a university, national laboratory, association, or other research organization.
• Experience serving as a liaison to the press.
• Familiarity with PR and social media management systems, such as MuckRack and SproutSocial.
• Familiarity with science research and scientific publishing is preferred.
• Professional experience with social media.
• Knowledge and curiosity about physics.
• Ability to ensure scientific accuracy in communication activities

To advance and diffuse the knowledge of physics for the benefit of humanity, promote physics, and serve the broader physics community, we:

• Provide a welcoming and supportive professional home for an active, engaged, and diverse membership
• Advance scientific discovery and research dissemination
• Advocate for physics and physicists, and amplify the voice for science
• Share the excitement of physics and communicate the essential role physics plays in the modern world
• Promote effective physics education for all

The Core Values that Drive our Mission are:

• The Scientific Method
• Truth and Integrity
• Diversity, Inclusion, and Respect
• Partnering, Cooperation, and Open Collaboration
• Speaking Out
• Education and Learning

The American Physical Society is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. The American Physical Society is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact Kimberly Browne, Senior Recruiter at browne@aps.org 

The role is temporarily 100% remote and will be based in the relevant department home office (College Park, MD, Ridge, NY or Washington, DC) when on-site work resumes. 

We welcome you to apply today!