Scientific Community Manager

The Scientific/Technical Community Manager helps foster the growth of Colossal’s community of de-extinction and conservation advocates by providing scientific communication expertise through owned social media channels like Instagram, TikTok, X, Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube, and Reddit. This position serves as a key public-facing voice, responding to community questions, translating complex scientific ideas into accessible language, and fostering an environment of curiosity, credibility, respect, and enthusiasm about our work. This role works with scientific experts, influencers, and content creators to develop, implement, and maintain strategic engagement with the goal of growing owned channels and maintaining positive overall sentiment. 

This position reports to the VP of Digital Strategy / Director of Marketing and requires in-office presence in Dallas, TX. 

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Serves as the front line of our brand across social media platforms, responding to questions, comments, and discussions with clarity and accuracy.
• Translates complex scientific topics—ranging from genetic engineering to conservation biology—into accessible, engaging, and accurate social media responses.
• Collaborates with content creators and scientists to ensure community responses are scientifically sound and on-brand.
• Monitors online conversations and emerging trends to surface questions, sentiment, and opportunities for engagement.
• Develops playbooks, community guidelines, and systems for scalable, consistent social interaction.
• Builds trust and fosters long-term relationships with our online audiences—including scientists, educators, media, and curious citizens.
• Supports live online events, including AMAs and panel discussions, by engaging with the audience in real time.
• Provides regular reporting on community sentiment, engagement trends, and social channel performance.
• Publishing social content across owned social platforms
  

Required Skills and Abilities:

• Experience with social media platforms including Instagram, Facebook, Twitter/X, LinkedIn, TikTok, and YouTube
• Expertise in online community engagement and digital communication best practices
• Base knowledge of genetics, ecology, or conservation science—and a passion for learning more
• Experience communicating science to general audiences in clear, accessible language
• Familiarity with digital tools such as Sprout Social, Notion, Airtable, or Google Suite
• Communicate clearly so others can understand
• Practiced interpersonal and critical thinking skills
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to function well in a growth-oriented, nimble environment
  

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field of science, science communications, public relations, and/or digital marketing.
• At least 3 years of professional experience managing social media platforms or in science communications is required.
• 2+ years of experience in science, biotech, or scientific research is a plus.