Communications Coordinator

ADLM is a global scientific and medical professional organization dedicated to achieving better health through laboratory medicine. Our leadership in education, advocacy, and in driving scientific collaboration helps lab professionals adapt to change and do what they do best: provide vital insight and guidance so patients get the care they need. Learn more at www.myadlm.org.

ADLM is seeking a Communications Coordinator with strong writing experience and an interest in biology, medicine, or a related scientific field to join ADLM’s Communications & PR team. The Coordinator will work with the Communications & PR team and others in the organization to create content for news publications and communications programs that support ADLM’s mission to advance the field of laboratory medicine.

This position will report to ADLM’s Associate Director of Communications & PR.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work with internal staff at ADLM to write press releases about organization news such as: research presented at the ADLM Annual Meeting, the world’s leading conference for laboratory medicine; scientific studies published in ADLM’s journals, Clinical Chemistry and The Journal of Applied Laboratory Medicine; ADLM’s healthcare advocacy work; and organizational announcements. Also, communicate with researchers, ADLM’s leadership, and other external press release stakeholders to ensure buy-in as appropriate.
• Write content and select images for ADLM’s website (myADLM.org); use a website content management system to upload content and images to myADLM.org and to review website content submissions from internal staff.
• Edit content for Clinical Laboratory News (CLN), ADLM’s award-winning monthly news magazine for laboratory medicine professionals (circulation: 70,000+ subscribers).
• Write copy for and use email software to create emails related to ADLM’s news publications.
• Serve as a key member of the ADLM social media team and write copy for and implement campaigns initiated by that team.
• Work with internal staff on corporate communications.
• Brainstorm article ideas and write and edit articles for the CLN Daily, a daily newspaper that is published onsite at the ADLM Annual Meeting, in addition to working with freelancers on articles for the Daily.
• Copyedit all news publications to ensure editorial follows AP and ADLM style guidelines. Proofread galley proofs for all publications and enter corrections.
• Provide other editorial and production support for the Communications & PR team as needed.
• Interact with all ADLM employees to facilitate positive, productive working relationships.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in English, journalism, communications, or a related field; OR a bachelor’s or equivalent in biology, biochemistry, or a related field with experience and interest in communications and/or journalism. Additional work experience in lieu of degree will be considered.
• 1 year + work experience.
• Excellent writing skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• An ability to handle multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Word, Excel, and other Windows applications; Adobe Acrobat; and Zoom.
• A background in biology or related scientific field is highly desirable.
• Knowledge of proofreading marks, scientific units, and AP Style is also desirable.

ADLM is dedicated to building a team of professionals that is as diverse as our members. ADLM is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

ADLM cares about its employees, and offers a benefit package designed to attract, reward, and retain talented individuals who are committed to excellence in everything they do. To learn more about our benefits, go to: https://www.myADLM.org/career-center/careers-at-ADLM

ADLM currently is working a hybrid office schedule with staff coming into the office one day a week with the ability to work remotely up to four days a week.