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Job Title: Science Communications Manager/Public Information Officer (PIO)\ Location: Tucson, AZ\ Reports To: Chief Executive Officer\ Employee Type: Full-Time\ Travel: Occasional\ Relocation: Negotiable\ Desired Start Date: ASAP\ Base Salary: \$80,000-\$95,000\ Benefits: Medical and dental insurance, life insurance, disability, retirement plan, and more.\ \ PSI will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.\ \ ABOUT PSI: The Planetary Science Institute (PSI) is a private, nonprofit 501(3) corporation dedicated to Solar\ System exploration. The reach of science conducted by PSI today covers all traditional areas of planetary science and\ the search for life in the universe. We are carving inroads into new areas of study enabled by the discovery of\ thousands of new worlds around other stars in our galaxy, and by the increasingly granular information being\ returned in the exploration of worlds in our own Solar System, including Earth. We are committed to sharing the\ resultant knowledge with the public at large to promote science education and science literacy. PSI scientists and\ educators engage the public in the process of science and are ambassadors to communities where science is often\ viewed skeptically. Our staff has grown dramatically in the last two decades and now includes 134 PhDs and 186\ employees in 35 states, the District of Columbia, and numerous international locations. By the breadth and quality of\ its science staff, PSI is one of the pre-eminent planetary research institutes in the world. We enthusiastically embrace\ the future as we pursue more knowledge and opportunities.\ \ POSITION SUMMARY: PSI is seeking to hire a PIO who has a passion for science communication and is proficient in\ converting complex scientific topics into engaging and relatable content to the general public. The PIO is the contact\ and liaison between PSI scientists and members of the media and the public. The PIO manages the PSI Public\ Information Department and works with the CEO to develop and implement evolving external and internal\ communication strategies and capabilities at PSI.\ \ MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES/ACTIVITIES:\ Identify interesting PSI research, impactful outreach activities, and prestigious awards, and translate them into

content that is accessible to reporters and the public.\ Generate press releases in a timely manner to distribute to the media and other agencies and respond to media

and public queries on PSI activities and when needed, facilitate media interviews with PSI researchers along with\ establishing and maintaining media contacts.

Manage the production and distribution of PSI social media, video productions, and webcast productions.\ Develop and implement communication strategies with the CEO.\ Arrange and implement media briefings.\ Foster and maintain relationships with local and national reporters to facilitate interviews, pitch stories, and

organize press conferences.\ Oversee and edit the weekly newsletter.\ Compile reports on news media hits and social media performance.\ Represent PSI at various community affairs and events, and function as the Institute photographer.

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Develop and expand a good working relationship with PSIs scientists and educators and encourage them to\ participate in PSIs media efforts.

Work closely with PSI researchers to maintain knowledge of what they are doing; work with researchers to\ develop and distribute news releases and other media about what is going on at PSI; and prepare PSI researchers\ to effectively work with the media and engage the public.

Produce the Annual Report.\ Produce and publish relevant materials on PSIs website.\ Other projects as assigned.\ \ REQUIREDKNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:\ Excellent interviewing, writing, and editing skills to present researchers work to the public in clear, concise, non-

jargon language.\ Ability to effectively c

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