Outreach Project Manager - When Machines Prescribe - Part-time (Project Management)
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DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW
NOVA is the most popular primetime science series on American television, demystifying the scientific and technological concepts that shape and define our lives, our planet, and our universe. The PBS series is also one of the most widely distributed science programs around the world, reaching more than 55 million Americans every year on TV and across digital platforms. NOVA's important and inspiring stories of human ingenuity, exploration, and the quest for knowledge are regularly recognized with the industry's most prestigious awards. NOVA is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in all its work, from the production process to the range of stories we tell, to the storytellers and voices we feature.
JOB OVERVIEW
Under the direction of NOVA's Director of Education and Outreach, the Outreach Project Manager will be responsible for executing outreach initiatives for NOVA's short documentary When Machines Prescribe, a 15-20-minute film that highlights the problems – and potential solutions – of using race as a variable in clinical algorithms. Outreach for this film will specifically target members of the medical research community focused on the use of race in medical algorithms and potential strategies to address negative impacts on health equity.
The Outreach Project Manager will execute several key deliverables for this project including planning and producing at least 1 screening event for the short film in collaboration with a nationally recognized medical research or public health organization; overseeing promotional campaign of the film to medical research and public health organizations via social media, ads, and organizational outreach; and producing educational and promotional assets.
RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Plan and produce screening events for When Machines Prescribe in collaboration with nationally recognized medical research or public health organizations (potentially at national conference).
2. Oversee promotional campaign of the When Machines Prescribe film to medical research and public health organizations via social media, ads, and organizational outreach.
3. Curate outreach lists of national interest groups for the film, and work with NOVA's education and audience development team to develop educational and promotional assets (social media copy, graphics, etc.).
4. Develop impact surveys for events and assist in the collection of metrics for evaluation and reporting to project funders.
SKILL SET
1. Educational background or work experience in racial health equity and/or history of science/medicine.
2. Experience planning and producing virtual and in-person events.
3. Experience overseeing public outreach and engagement campaigns.
4. Strong interpersonal skills with a demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with a team and external organizations.
5. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
6. Expressed interest in STEM education.
7. Willingness and ability to travel.
8. Able to multitask in a deadline-driven environment.
9. Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
1. A bachelor's degree in education or science with at least 3 years work experience in STEM outreach or education.
2. Experience working with medical research and public health organizations.
3. Experience hosting virtual and in-person events.
4. Experience with producing copy and graphical assets for social media platforms including Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.
JOB SPECIFICS
Contract position, part-time - 16 hours per week, remote.
LOCATION
Remote
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