Scientific Writer

Working at Yale means contributing to a better tomorrow. Whether you are a current resident of our New Haven‐based community, eligible for opportunities through the New Haven Hiring Initiative, or a newcomer interested in exploring all that Yale has to offer, your talents and contributions are welcome. Discover your opportunities at Yale! Overview The Writer/Editor produces high‑quality editorial content that highlights the research, clinical, and education activities of Yale School of Medicine (YSM). This role contributes both academic and patient‑facing storytelling and supports digital growth and institutional visibility by producing accurate, audience‑centered, AI‑informed, and discoverable content across evolving digital environments. Required Skills and Abilities Intellectual curiosity and strong news judgment; ability to independently identify promising ideas and translate them into compelling editorial opportunities. AI fluency paired with sound human judgment. Excellent communication skills and the ability to translate complex scientific and clinical topics into clear, engaging narratives for diverse audiences. Familiarity with digital content channels and the ability to adapt content for different audiences and formats. Working knowledge of SEO/AEO best practices and structured content principles. Preferred Skills and Abilities Background covering health, science, academic medicine, higher education, or related institutional communications. Principal Responsibilities Brand & Communications Strategy – Develops and executes public relations strategy, output, and performance for the department with the goal of increasing media impressions in local, national, industry‑specific, and alumni media. Creates communications strategy to showcase top technologies available for license and ensures consistent look and tone for all department communications, including written content, website, and social media. Media Relations – Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with media representatives. Identifies opportunities to collaborate with other departments, university publications, and the Office of Public Affairs to develop and publicize stories. Content Creation – Assesses university faculty inventions and student startups for newsworthiness and creates compelling news and public‑relations content. Produces press releases, blog articles, website updates, newsletter articles, and social media posts. Outreach – Manages delivery channels for newsworthy content, including updating and maintaining department websites, social media accounts, and email newsletters. Creates websites that embed existing content from Yale and external sites, and coordinates videos, print materials, and on‑campus events. Other – Seeks out, negotiates with, and recommends external organizations that can provide services which optimize both cost and functionality of the communication strategy. Ensures all communications conform to university guidelines. Hires student workers as needed to assist in producing copy and may perform other duties as assigned. Education and Experience Required: Bachelor’s Degree in a related field and four years of experience in website design, production, marketing, project management, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. The Wye University is committed to basing judgments concerning the admission, education, and employment of individuals upon their qualifications and abilities and seeks to attract to its faculty, staff, and student body qualified persons from a broad range of backgrounds and perspectives. In accordance with federal and Connecticut law, Yale does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment against any individual on account of that individual’s sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, age, disability, status as a special disabled veteran, or veteran of the Vietnam era or other covered veteran. Yale University is a tobacco‑free campus. #J-18808-Ljbffr