Head of Communications

Public Library of Science(1 month ago)

RemoteFull TimeDirector$93,750 - $131,250Marketing & Communications

About this role

The Head of Communications is a senior leadership role at PLOS responsible for defining and executing an organisation-wide communications and brand strategy that advances the mission of open science. The role partners with PLOS leadership to ensure visibility, influence, and impact across media, social channels, and communities and leads the communications team to deliver integrated, cross-channel initiatives. This position is fully remote and open to candidates based in the UK.

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Required Skills

Communication Strategy
Social Media
Media Relations
Reputation Management
Brand Management
Thought Leadership
Team Leadership
Budget Management
Stakeholder Collaboration
Data Analytics

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Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Journalism
Bachelor's Degree in Communications
Bachelor's Degree in a Scientific Discipline

About Public Library of Science

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PLOS (Public Library of Science) is a mission-driven, nonprofit open-access publisher dedicated to advancing open science, research integrity, and broad public access to research. It publishes a portfolio of peer-reviewed journals across the life and health sciences (including PLOS ONE, PLOS Biology, and PLOS Medicine) and champions policies like open data, reproducibility, and transparency in peer review. In addition to publishing, PLOS develops tools, advocacy, and institutional partnerships to lower barriers to sharing research, speed dissemination, and increase the societal impact of science.