Full Job Description

Cornell University embraces diversity and seeks candidates who will contribute to a climate that supports students, faculty and staff of all identities and backgrounds. We strongly encourage individuals from underrepresented and/or marginalized identities to apply.

Effective January 1, 2022, all new Cornell hires, regardless of role and work location, must be fully vaccinated and present proof of an FDA- or WHO- authorized or approved COVID-19 vaccination or have a university-approved disability/medical or religious exemption. Failure to demonstrate compliance with this requirement prior to the first day of work will result in the delay of employment with Cornell and may result in the offer of employment being rescinded.

Who We Are:

The Cornell Ann S. Bowers College of Computing and Information Science communications team is adding an innovative, creative and enthusiastic storyteller to their dynamic team of communicators executing an internal and external communication strategy that positions the college as the world’s premier computing and information science institution. The Science Writer will report to the Director of Communications and help tell the story of groundbreaking research at the interface of technology with engineering, medicine, policy and the cognitive, behavioral and social sciences.

The Cornell Ann S. Bowers College of Computing and Information Science is a community of people committed to tackling some of the world’s biggest challenges. Cornell Bowers CIS is home to the three academic departments that power the information economy: Computer Science, Information Science, and Statistics and Data Science. The college is a leader in bold new ideas expressed in deep mathematics, innovative software systems, inspiring curricula, imaginative experiments, and entrepreneurial and commercial impact. A transformative gift from Ann S. Bowers ’59 named the college in 2020 and cemented the college’s status as a leading academic center for tech innovation, radical collaboration, and world-class scholarship.

What You Will Do:

The incumbent will research, write and edit content that will support college-wide internal and external communications, including news articles, features, newsletters, presentations, columns, brochures, promotional and website copy, along with other materials. This individual will demonstrate expertise in writing and editing content as well as possess excellent problem-solving skills to overcome obstacles and produce top-quality content while also meeting deadlines. The individual needs to be an expert collaborator who can work across the communications team; Cornell Bowers CIS; and with university-level colleagues.

They will also manage and update a database with faculty expertise and research, and, working closely with University Relations’ Media Relations team, train and identify faculty experts to participate in external media requests leading to top-tier story placement and media attention for the college.

What We Need:

• Bachelor’s degree plus 3-5 years of journalism experience and/or or equivalent combination of education and communications experience
• Excellent writing, editing, proofreading as well as research and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated experience with, and comprehension of, writing about computer science, statistics, data science, and technology
• Demonstrated ability to create engaging written content on variety of topics under constrained deadlines
• Excellent interpersonal and oral communication skills
• Demonstrated creativity and ability to handle multiple projects while meeting concurrent deadlines
• Ability to establish and maintain strong and collaborative working relationships with key constituencies
• Prior experience following and generating story leads and conducting interviews to develop content
• Creative problem solving and the ability to network and build positive relationships with a wide variety of individuals within the College and University

• Knowledge of AP style writing and editing

What We Prefer :

• Undergraduate or graduate studies in related science fields
• Experience working in an academic environment.
• Science writing and general news writing skills
• Experience with Drupal and WordPress
• Experience with audio and/or video editing

What We Offer:

The primary work location for this position is on the Ithaca, NY, campus with the option to regularly work remotely.

• The opportunity to work with a dynamic group of people in a high-growth organization where employee development is promoted.
• We hope you appreciate great benefits. Cornell receives national recognition, as an award-winning workplace for our health, wellbeing, sustainability, and diversity initiatives.
• Our benefits program includes comprehensive health care options, access to wellness programs, employee discounts with local and national retail brands, and generous retirement contributions.
• Our leave provisions include three weeks of vacation and 12 holidays: e.g., an end-of-year winter break, from December 25th through January 1st.
• Cornell’s impressive educational benefits include tuition-free Extramural Study and Employee Degree Program, Tuition Aid for external education, and Cornell Children’s Tuition Assistance program.
• We invite you to follow this link to get more information: https://hr.cornell.edu/sites/default/files/documents/benefits_overview_endowed.pdf

How to Apply:

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Cornell University is an innovative Ivy League university and a great place to work. Our inclusive community of scholars, students, and staff impart an uncommon sense of larger purpose and contribute creative ideas to further the university’s mission of teaching, discovery, and engagement.

Diversity and Inclusion are a part of Cornell University’s heritage. We are a recognized employer and educator valuing AA/EEO, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities. We also recognize a lawful preference in employment practices for Native Americans living on or near Indian reservations.

There is no relocation assistance for this this position.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

University Job Title: Staff Writer II

Job Family: Communications/Marketing

Level: F

Pay Rate Type: Salary

Company: Endowed

Contact Name: Sue Shipman

Number of Openings: 1

Job Titles and Pay Ranges:

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Prior relevant work or industry experience.

Education level to the extent education is relevant to the position.

Unique applicable skills.

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EEO Statement:

Diversity and Inclusion are a part of Cornell University’s heritage. We are a recognized employer and educator valuing AA/EEO, Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. We also recognize a lawful preference in employment practices for Native Americans living on or near Indian reservations. Cornell University is an innovative Ivy League university and a great place to work. Our inclusive community of scholars, students, and staff impart an uncommon sense of larger purpose, and contribute creative ideas to further the university’s mission of teaching, discovery, and engagement.