What are the responsibilities and job description for the Public Relations Specialist position at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory?
Salary : $68,000.00 - $78,000.00 Annually
Location : 1 Bungtown Road, Cold Spring Harbor- Main Campus
Job Type : Full Time
Job Number : 01456
Process Level : Communications
Department : Communications
Opening Date : 01 / 17 / 2025
Position Description
Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory is seeking a talented and enthusiastic Public Relations Specialist to join our team. In this role, you will create compelling and accurate content that effectively communicates complex scientific discoveries to diverse audiences through online, print, and social media platforms, as well as manage media outreach. This position involves close collaboration with our world-renowned scientists and subject matter experts to transform technical information into accessible, audience-friendly content. The ideal candidate is passionate about science communication, skilled in storytelling, and experienced in translating intricate scientific concepts into clear, engaging language.
Position Responsibilities
Beyond content creation, this role involves proactively identifying story opportunities and collaborating with the PR and marketing team to cultivate relationships with key journalists, influencers, and community leaders.
Content Creation & Writing
- Partner with internal clients, scientists, and subject-matter experts to translate complex scientific topics into clear and relatable messages tailored for general and specialized audiences.
- Create and edit high-quality, on-brand content for press releases, social media posts, blog articles, newsletters, and website pages.
- Maintain a consistent, professional, and engaging tone across all communication channels, aligning with the organization's brand voice.
- Collaborate with internal teams to produce content that supports marketing campaigns, corporate communications, and crisis management initiatives.
Media Relations
Editorial Oversight & Collaboration
Position Requirements
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Supplemental Information
How to Apply : Please submit an online application here :
Position ID : 01456
The start date for this role is May 17th, 2025.
Environment Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory is a world-renowned biomedical research institution in New York. It has shaped contemporary biomedical research and is the home of eight Nobel Prize laureates. Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory provides a highly dynamic and interactive research environment and also a unique opportunity of timely exposure to advances in various biomedical research fields and of interaction with a broad range of researchers from all over the world through its renowned Meetings and Courses program. We believe that science is for everyone. We have had researchers with a variety of backgrounds and believe in the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Compensation and Benefits Our employees are compensated in many ways for their contributions to our mission, including competitive pay, exceptional health benefits, retirement plans, time off, and a range of recognition and wellness programs. Visit our CSHL sites to learn more. The salary range for this role is $68,000-78,000. The salary range and / or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining a base salary and / or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., years of relevant experience, education, credentials, and internal equity).
CSHL is an EO / AA Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status. VEVRAA Federal Contractor
Our employees are compensated in many ways for their contributions to our mission, including competitive pay, exceptional health benefits, retirement plans, paid time off, a Wellness Center and access to an affordable and licensed on-site childcare center. Visit our site to learn more.
Salary : $68,000 - $78,000
