Communications Specialist

Job title: Communications Specialist

Location: New York, NY 10017

Duration: 3+ months

About Us:

At Cogent Infotech, we believe in creating opportunities that empower individuals and transform organizations. With over 22 years of excellence in consulting and talent solutions, we pride ourselves on building inclusive workplaces and driving innovation in everything we do. Our diverse teams bring unique perspectives to help deliver cutting-edge solutions to global clients across both public and private sectors.

Key Responsibilities:

• Providing communications and project support for initiatives under the Governor’s Life Science Initiative and the Bolstering Biotech Initiative.
• Collaborating with life science team members on activities such as the development of written materials highlighting CLIENT investments in life science, the ideation and implementation of marketing outreach activities, working in collaboration with Public Affairs and Communications teams.
• Working with team members to develop and implement an outreach plan to celebrate the Life Science Division’s 10 th anniversary and showcase the division’s accomplishments and the impact of CLIENT’s support of the life science ecosystem
• Working on the development of materials for internal use (such as for senior CLIENT staff, the Chamber, and such internal partners as loans & grants, legal, and finance, as well as for external use, such as for legislators, stakeholders from industry, academic centers, the venture community, and the public.

Qualifications:

• Familiar with message development, social media channels, and have experience with a number of different communications vehicles.
• Excellent writing ability and outstanding judgment, work ethic, and performance
• Understanding of/interest in life science industry and economic development
• Comfortable using data and storytelling to communicate key messages
• Ability to convey in writing complex information in clear and understandable formats to a wide range of audiences
• Disciplined and deadline-driven; can work well under pressure
• Able to switch gears to work on more than one project at a time
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to multitask and adapt
• Innovative, organized, and self-motivated
• Impeccable listening skills
• Accepting of and patient with some level of bureaucracy
• Able to absorb candid feedback

Equal Opportunity & Inclusion Statement

Cogent Infotech is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome and valued. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, identities, abilities, and experiences. If you’re excited about this role but don’t meet every requirement, we still encourage you to apply

Application Process

Please submit your resume and a short cover letter through our online portal. Our process includes an initial resume review, a virtual interview, and a short technical assessment. If you need accommodations, feel free to inform us—we are happy to assist.

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