Head of Communications
75000 - 105000 GBP per year
Company:Public Library of Science
Location:United Kingdom
Languages:English
Seniority level:Senior, Demonstrated working experience as a Senior Communications professional
Experience:Demonstrated working experience as a Senior Communications professional
Skills:
LeadershipProject ManagementPeople ManagementCross-functional Team LeadershipStrategyCommunication SkillsCollaborationMentoringAttention to detailWritten communicationMarketingEditingTeam managementStakeholder managementExcellent communication skillsAdaptabilityRelationship buildingResearchStrong communication skillsCross-functional collaboration
Requirements:
Demonstrated working experience as a Senior Communications professional or relevant experience for academic journals, ideally including Open Access products. Superb writing and editing skills. Superior communication skills and attention to detail. Strong people manager with proven experience building and developing teams. Highly self-directed, with ability to develop MarComms communication strategies. Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications and/or a scientific discipline is preferable.
Responsibilities:
Build and deliver on Marketing & Communications department strategies. Develop a comprehensive communications strategy aligned with PLOS's mission. Lead social media channels, media office, and reputation management. Manage and develop the communications team. Implement reporting and measurement frameworks for communications activity.
