Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in journalism, communications, government relations, public policy or related degree.
• Minimum 4 years of relevant experience preferably in a communications with emphasis on grassroots advocacy or federal public policy communications.
• Knowledge of media relations principles and strategies, with demonstrated ability to successfully implement strategies and achieve communications targets.
• Strong proofreading/editing skills; familiarity with AP Style.
• Experience working with senior-level experts and partner organizations; ability to interact with journalists and policy opinion-leaders.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office, web content management systems, Photoshop, Acrobat, Illustrator.
• Proficiency in digital communication platforms.
• Basic understanding of Google Analytics, SEO, social media analytics, content strategy, and content marketing. 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working for a membership organization.
• Effective oral and written communication skills; outstanding interpersonal skills to interface with internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong collaborative skills and ability to organize work across departments to achieve shared objectives.
• Ability to multi-task and set priorities in a flexible manner to address changing needs.
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment, and to exercise sound judgment.
• Able to meet deadlines and operate with limited supervision.
• Proven ability to work in a fast-paced, multi-task team environment.
• Exceptional organizational skills.

If this is you and you are eager to make meaningful contributions to a highly relevant and important mission, please submit a cover letter with your salary requirements, a copy of your resume, and two writing samples for consideration. Applications without cover letters and writing samples will not be considered.

Our generous benefits package includes:  medical, dental, disability and life insurance; flexible spending accounts, two retirement plans with employer matching and nonmatching contributions; 12 days of paid vacation, 12 days of paid sick leave, with additional personal leave and 10 paid holidays; gym membership reimbursement; and tuition reimbursement.

The Society for Neuroscience is wholly dedicated to recruiting, developing, and retaining a diverse group of talented people.  We are committed to provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other protected criteria, in accordance with applicable law and we welcome Veteran applicants.