Communications & Writing Specialist, Computing and Data Sciences

Job Description
COMMUNICATIONS
& WRITING SPECIALIST, Computing and Data Sciences

Category
Charles River Campus –> Professional
Job
Location
BOSTON, MA, United States
Tracking Code
26500994060226
Posted Date
2/26/2026
Salary
Grade
Grade 48
Expected Hiring Range Minimum
$72,000.00
Expected Hiring Range Maximum
$82,000.00

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to
departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, training and internal pay comparison. The above hiring
range represents the University’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

Position Type
Full-Time/Regular

Position Summary:

The CDS Communications & Writing
Specialist will craft compelling stories that highlight the achievements and innovations of CDS faculty, students, and programs, translating
complex scientific concepts into engaging, accessible content for diverse audiences (including prospective students and the general public).
The ideal candidate will demonstrate fluency in artificial intelligence concepts and tools and be eager to leverage AI in innovative ways to
enhance communications, storytelling, and strategic outreach. They will be passionate about promoting interdisciplinary research and the
real-world impact of data science across various fields, and will play a central role in elevating CDS to national
visibility.

Key Responsibilities

• Write, edit, and publish high-quality content showcasing CDS faculty
  research, student achievements, programs, and events across news, profiles, newsletters, social, ads, one-pagers, and reports.
• Collaborate with faculty and program leaders to interpret and communicate complex scientific and data-science concepts accurately for
  diverse audiences.
• Proactively seek media opportunities, serve as primary media contact, and identify emerging data-science trends
  to keep communications timely and relevant.
• Develop and execute communications strategies and collateral to promote events,
  conferences, speaker series, and special initiatives; support outreach and awareness campaigns for CDS and BU programs (e.g., BU Spark!,
  Bioinformatics).
• Lead cross-cutting communications tasks across CDS teams-coordinate event promotion, recruitment/onboarding
  materials, industry and alumni partnership outreach, and campus/building initiatives.
• Supervise and develop student employees,
  part-time staff, and freelancers: assign work, provide feedback, handle hiring and evaluations, approve hours, and maintain process
  documentation.
• Consult and mentor faculty and program staff on messaging and brand guidelines to elevate program visibility and
  align communications with institutional goals.
• Support special projects and campus partnerships as needed to foster community
  engagement and advance CDS strategic priorities.

Required Skills

Required Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in communication, journalism, data science, or a related field.
• Minimum 3-5 years experience in communication
  or journalism, preferably in higher education or a comparable sector.
• Proven experience writing about science, ideally with a focus
  on data science, technology, or related disciplines.
• Strong ability to translate technical, scientific, and data-driven information
  into clear, engaging content for non-expert audiences.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with attention to
  detail.
• Experience managing multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Familiarity with digital
  communications platforms and social media.
• Ability to work collaboratively and build relationships with academic researchers and
  administrators.

A cover letter is required for consideration.

We are an equal opportunity
employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, natural or protective
hairstyle, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information,
military service, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, or because of marital, parental, or veteran status. We are a VEVRAA Federal
Contractor.

Required Skills

Job Location: BOSTON, MA
Position Type:
Full-Time/Regular
Salary Grade: $72,000.00-$82,000.00

To apply, visit https://jobs.silkroad.com/BU/External/jobs/316413

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