**Communications Specialist** **Washington, DC** **Type:** Contract **Category:** Marketing **Industry:** Life Sciences **Reference ID:** JN -022025-100993 **Date Posted:** 02/25/2025 **Shortcut:** http://careers.eliassen.com/F9obCb + Description + Recommended Jobs **Description:** As a member of the Global Marketing Department, within the Publications Division, the Communications Specialist will help drive communication projects to foster enduring community growth and engagement, as well as drive readership, authorship, and revenue. This individual will report to the Senior Communications Manager and provide broad assistance with content development and strategic implementation while managing the day-to-day operations of the division’s organic and paid social media presence. _Due to client requirement, applicants must be willing and able to work on a w2 basis. For our w2 consultants, we offer a great benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits, 401k with company matching, and life insurance._ _Rate: $25 - $30 / hr. w2_ **Responsibilities:** **Position Accountabilities** + Contribute to communications projects through planning, composition, coordination with teams, and content delivery + Develop messaging and materials that may include announcements, blog posts, social media content, talking points, and other pieces of content as needed + Manage and monitor brand-level social media presence across platforms to schedule content and engage with our community + Field and implement requests for organic social posts and paid social advertising + Provide support and guidance for other staff who manage social accounts for journals and other sub-brands of the publication + Assist the Senior Communications Manager with other duties as required **Experience Requirements:** **Requirements and Preferences** **** + Five years of experience in communications or a related function at a prominent organization + Positive attitude that contributes to the team culture in accordance with our Core Values: Ambition, Integrity, Teamwork in Teams of Teams, and Clear and Effective Communication + Confident and self-motivated professional who proactively identifies problems and solutions + Clear thinker with an organized and detail-oriented approach + Excellent writer and communicator + Significant experience managing social media for a similarly high-profile organization and familiarity with management platforms like Brandwatch or Buffer + Experience with basic design through tools like Canva + Familiarity with paid digital and social advertising on Meta and/or LinkedIn + Preference for familiarity and experience with researchers and the scientific community **Education Requirements:** + A bachelor’s degree, with a preference for fields related to communications or science _Skills, experience, and other compensable factors will be considered when determining pay rate. The pay range provided in this posting reflects a W2 hourly rate; other employment options may be available that may result in pay outside of the provided range._ _W2 employees of Eliassen Group who are regularly scheduled to work 30 or more hours per week are eligible for the following benefits: medical (choice of 3 plans), dental, vision, pre-tax accounts, other voluntary benefits including life and disability insurance, 401(k) with match, and sick time if required by law in the worked-in state/locality._ _Please be advised- If anyone reaches out to you about an open position connected with Eliassen Group, please confirm that they have an Eliassen.com email address and never provide personal or financial information to anyone who is not clearly associated with Eliassen Group. If you have any indication of fraudulent activity, please contact InfoSec@eliassen.com._ _About Eliassen Group:_ _Eliassen Group is a leading strategic consulting company for human-powered solutions. For over 30 years, Eliassen has helped thousands of companies reach further and achieve more with their technology solutions, financial, risk & compliance, and advisory solutions, and clinical solutions. With offices from coast to coast and throughout Europe, Eliassen provides a local community presence, balanced with international reach. Eliassen Group strives to positively impact the lives of their employees, clients, consultants, and the communities in which they operate._ _Eliassen Group is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status._ _Don’t miss out on our referral program! If we hire a candidate that you refer us to then you can be eligible for a $1,000 referral check!_