Job title: Senior Editor
Entity: Wilmot Cancer Institute, University of Rochester Medicine
Location: Rochester, New York
Link to application:
https://rochester.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UR_Staff/job/Rochester---NY/Senior-Editor_R274293
Responsibilities
The Senior Science Editor is a strategic communications professional responsible for elevating the visibility and reputation of Wilmot Cancer Institute's research enterprise through compelling storytelling, proactive media relations, and high-impact editorial content. This role serves as the primary communications partner for Wilmot researchers and scientific leadership, translating complex discoveries into accessible stories that engage the public, strengthen institutional reputation, and support the institute's research mission. Working collaboratively across the University of Rochester and University of Rochester Medicine, the Senior Science Editor develops communications strategies for major scientific advances, prepares faculty for media engagement, and leads the editorial planning and production of Wilmot's flagship research publication. Through trusted relationships with investigators, national media outreach, and strategic content development, this position helps position Wilmot as a national leader in cancer research and innovation.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Research Communications & Science Writing - Identifying stories, interviewing researchers, writing news releases, feature stories, web content, grant announcements, and research profiles.
Media Relations & Faculty Media Training - Developing media strategies, pitching national and regional media, coordinating interviews and press briefings, preparing faculty and leadership for interviews.
Editorial Leadership – Dialogue Magazine - Editorial planning, story development, production management, vendor coordination, photography, design schedule, printing, mailing, and quality control.
Strategic Collaboration & Research Engagement - Building relationships with research program leaders, collaborating across URochester Medicine and the University of Rochester, attending research meetings, identifying communications opportunities, and advising leadership.