The Materials Research Society (MRS) is a vibrant non-profit professional membership association of more than 15,000 materials researchers from academia, industry, and government, and is a recognized leader in the advancement of interdisciplinary materials research. Headquartered in the north hills of Pittsburgh in Warrendale, Pennsylvania (USA), MRS has more than 35 employees. MRS membership spans over 90 countries and includes members in physics, chemistry, biology, mathematics, and engineering—the full spectrum of materials research—and they choose MRS because it is important to their work and their careers.
As the Content Coordinator, you will have the opportunity to reimagine your career by working with a collaborative hybrid team that has global non-profit reach. MRS’s friendly environment and work-life balance approach allows our staff to flourish while working together to advance the Society’s mission “to engage members across generations to advance their careers and promote materials and research innovation.”
What will I do?
The Content Coordinator will manage content development of MRS Bulletin news, departments, and features, including managing freelancers as well as editing and writing content as needed. This role coordinates the peer-review process for all technical articles and is responsible for efforts to promote MRS Bulletin on social media.
The Content Coordinator will manage content development of MRS Bulletin news, departments, and features, including managing freelancers as well as editing and writing content as needed. This role coordinates the peer-review process for all technical articles and is responsible for efforts to promote MRS Bulletin on social media.
- Coordinates content development for MRS Bulletin news, departments, and features, working with Editor-in-Chief, Associate Editors, Editorial Board members, and other volunteers. Edits and contributes articles, as needed. Manages freelance writers. Develops and maintains volunteer network for content.
- Works with guest editors and authors to process and publish MRS Bulletin articles. Includes managing the peer review process and coordinating artwork, including covers, figures, and advertising.
- Manages science content in MRS’s e-newsletters (Materials360® & Meeting Scene®), blogs, and webinars, working with Editorial Board, MRS staff, and volunteers. Serves as primary liaison to Multiview on newsletter content.
- Responsible for reviewing and editing news and department content, ensuring conformity with MRS Bulletin style.
- Works with MRS marketing department, publishing partner Springer Nature, and authors/guest editors to promote MRS Bulletin content via social media and other outreach platforms.
- Works with the Technical Editor to oversee MRS Bulletin website content and updates.
What will make you a great fit:
- Bachelor’s degree in English, writing, journalism, or equivalent.
- Five (5) years’ experience in magazine or journal production, technical editing, writing, and proofreading, preferably in a science-related field.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office software such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook along with social media and using the internet.
- Ability to handle, coordinate and manage multiple priorities.
- Ability to build rapport and work with a broad range of individuals (e.g., scientists and researchers, technical experts, and volunteers).
- Understanding of print and electronic production and scheduling for a magazine or journal.
- Excellent technical writing, editing, and proofreading skills.
- Excellent organizational, reporting, and project coordination skills.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to adjust to changing situations and priorities.
- Excellent customer service skills, detail skills and teamwork.
- Ability to travel inside of the United States, approximately 10% annually.
What we offer you:
- Competitive salary commensurate with experience
- Outstanding benefit package including:
-Fully paid health, vision and dental benefits (employee portion)
-401(k) 5% employer contribution (no employee contribution required)
-Life Insurance/AD&D
-Long Term Disability and Short-Term Disability
-Generous PTO plus paid Holidays
- Excellent work environment, a hybrid work environment in the Pittsburgh, PA region and flexible schedule opportunities.
Please send your resume and cover letter to: Communicationshr@mrs.org
Materials Research Society Is an Equal Opportunity Employer
