Manager, Scientific Writer/Marketing Communicator

Position Summary

at the University at Buffalo seeks a Scientific Writer and Marketing Communicator to produce clear, compelling content that elevates UB’s research enterprise. The role focuses on translating complex scientific concepts into accessible stories and internal communications that inform and engage UB researchers, leadership and key external audiences, supporting research growth, productivity, compliance and collaboration. The ideal candidate has experience managing and repackaging content across multiple communications channels and understands best practices. A team player, the candidate thrives in a collaborative marketing environment, demonstrates strong storytelling and editing skills, manages multiple projects and deadlines effectively and partners with subject matter experts to highlight breakthrough research, faculty expertise and economic impact.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop internal communications narratives that explain and promote UB’s research administration support infrastructure, services and strategies to researchers and leadership.
• Create comprehensive narratives that connect UB’s research enterprise to the broader external community, emphasizing impact, partnerships and societal benefit across UB’s schools and colleges.
• Identify high‑impact story opportunities aligned with ORIED’s mission and priorities, and craft clear, engaging content on scientific discoveries and innovations that advance society.
• Research, write and edit stories across scientific domains, with emphasis on technologies such as AI, quantum science, translation and commercialization activity.
• Conduct interviews with faculty experts, innovators and partners to produce case studies and accessible content for web, email, presentations, social media and other marketing channels.
• Collaborate with colleagues (including communications coordinators, designers and digital staff) to plan and maintain editorial calendars and adapt core stories for specific channels.
• Ensure content accuracy, adhere to UB brand and style guidelines, and apply SEO best practices for digital content.
• Lead the development of written content for collateral and materials (., one‑pagers, reports, presentations) that support strategic initiatives, proposals and key events.

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As an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer, the Research Foundation will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin and veteran or disability status. Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, English, marketing or a technical-related field and 3 years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Demonstrated ability to translate complex scientific, technical or business concepts into clear, engaging content for diverse audiences.
• Strong writing, editing and interviewing skills with proven ability to produce content across multiple platforms and marketing materials.
• Familiarity with APA style and ability to apply editorial standards consistently.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in communications, journalism, English, science writing or a related discipline.
• Knowledge of digital content creation and growth tactics and best practices, including SEO and social media.

Physical Demands Salary Range $75,000 - $85,000 Additional Salary Information The salary range reflects our good faith and reasonable estimate of the possible compensation at the time of posting, the role and associated responsibilities, and the experience, education, and training of the selected candidate. Work Hours 37.5 hours per week Campus As Assigned Posting Alerts Special Instructions Summary Is a background check required for this posting? No Background Check Notification