Science and Tech Communications Journalist for ...

At Collaborative Real Estate (CRE), we see things differently. Therefore, our vision - and ultimately our approach - is different: implement a human-centric operating philosophy.CRE specializes in management of innovation districts and university research parks. Every day, we are creating spaces, communities, and programs to grow thriving innovation communities. We aim to motivate, sustain, and inspire the individuals inside the space, which is why we invest in communications to help build a culture of intellectual curiosity and to celebrate the achievements within the community.About YouDemonstrates an interest and a deep-rooted curiosity about a multitude of science and/or technology-related fieldsOutgoing when meeting new people and building relationships, prefers to blend your time between talking and interacting with a wide range of personalities vs. creating content that will inspire or celebrateExperienced in building collaborative partnershipsComfortable communicating with multiple internal and external stakeholders including executive-level leadershipLooking for a full-time position, able to work majority on-site, and available for occasional overnight travel to meet our teams or attend events in other CRE marketsResponsibilitiesCreate and publish written stories and profiles for use in community newsletters, websites, social media, and quarterly or annual printed material. These written materials will have two primary purposes: a) Establish and continually reinforce a culture of curiosity, discovery, and collaboration toward scientific innovation b) Promote active participation in the community through networking, outreach, and attendance at eventsRely on an interest in science and technology to communicate the essence of ideas and topics of interest to knowledge community membersProactively identify story, event, and networking "leads" through active participation in our communities, personal consumption of outside news sources, and through collaboration with other CRE team membersInterview key contacts and develop written profiles or stories for publicationAttend community events and develop written profiles or stories for publicationMonitor scientific publications and journal articles for content that will be relevant to present to our community audience based on your observation of their areas of interestPresent content related to the meaning of true collaboration, its benefits, and case studies of successBuild relationships and liaise with building tenants and community members specifically including scientific researchers, corporate innovation leaders, entrepreneurs, and university faculty.Understand the work undertaken by key companies, institutions, and individualsGather data and insights, working with other CRE staff to provide intelligence from the data and to turn insights into useful stories that demonstrate the value of our network promotion efforts.Work with CRE internal resources (including interns from time to time) to publish content across multiple channels such as email newsletters, websites, social media, video and static displays, and moreNecessary QualificationsBachelors' Degree or greater in journalism, communications, or a STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math)-related fieldAbility to work four or more days per week on site with occasional overnight travel (at your discretion (1-4x per year)Demonstrated professional writing experience (professional or in academic setting) across any of the following:Science and technologyResearch and developmentCommercial innovationBusiness start-upsEconomic development

Created: 2025-01-14