Science Communications Lead

REV Ocean as; Bærum; Hybrid; NOK 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

Pension plans

Health care

Subsidized lunch

Private medical clinic

Gym access

New offices

Job summary

REV Ocean is seeking a Science Communications Lead to drive the organisation’s science communications strategy. You will translate complex ocean science into engaging content for media, partners, policymakers, funders and the public.

Reporting to the Communications Director, you will provide editorial direction, identify compelling stories from missions and coordinate content for written, digital and multimedia formats. The role is hybrid, with HQ in Fornebu and international travel expected.

Qualifications

• Strong scientific understanding with exceptional communication and storytelling skills.
• Background in science, science communication, journalism or related field.
• Excellent English; multilingual capabilities are an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Develop REV Ocean’s science communications plan aligned with priorities.
• Set editorial priorities and storytelling approaches across missions.
• Identify and develop compelling stories from missions, research and partnerships.
• Prepare briefs and editorial direction for onboard and at-sea content.
• Collaborate with agencies and scientists to deliver high-quality content.
• Support media engagement, events and public outreach around missions.

Skills

Science communication

Storytelling

Editorial

Multimedia content

Interviews

Education

Science communications background

Journalism background

Tools

Media production tools

Job description

About REV Ocean

REV Ocean exists to protect and restore ocean systems. REV, its 195-meter research and expedition vessel, is an extraordinary addition to the global philanthropic fleet - uniting scientists, policymakers and innovators where decisions about the ocean need to be made. Our work is anchored in marine protected areas, and extends to marine plastic pollution, training the next generation of ocean scientists and ocean literacy for decision-makers. Founded in Oslo, Norway in 2017, REV Ocean is a team of 100 and growing. Learn more at revocean.org

The Role

Science Communications Lead drives REV Ocean’s science communications, translating complex ocean science into clear, engaging and credible content for media, partners, policymakers, funders and the public. Working closely with REV Ocean’s Science and Communications teams, the role identifies and develops compelling stories from scientific missions, research and partnerships across editorial, digital, media and public engagement channels.

Reporting to the Communications Director, the role sets the science communications strategy, editorial direction and priorities. It serves as the specialist communications interface for REV Ocean’s science program, ensuring that what happens in the laboratories, at sea and across the science program reaches and resonates with the people who need to hear it.

This is a hands‑on position combining deep scientific understanding with excellent writing, storytelling and multimedia communication skills.

This is a hybrid role, combining remote work with regular collaboration at REV Ocean’s HQ in Fornebu, Norway. International travel and significant time onboard REV during selected science missions will be required.

Key relationships

The role works closely with REV Ocean’s Science and Science Operations teams, vessel crew, Mission Teams, Onboard Media Coordinator, external scientists and research partners, and communications and creative agencies.

Working within agreed scientific priorities, the Science Communications Lead develops the communications strategy, briefs and editorial direction for science missions. The role provides briefs and editorial direction to the Onboard Media Coordinator, who supports execution at sea through content capture, production coordination, media studio operations and asset management.

Key responsibilities

• Develop REV Ocean’s science communications plan in line with organisational, impact and communications priorities
• Set editorial priorities, communications themes and storytelling approaches across the science program
• Identify compelling stories, findings and people across missions, research and partnerships
• Develop communications plans for missions, publications, milestones and announcements
• Ensure science communications are accurate, accessible, engaging and consistent with REV Ocean’s voice and missionTranslate complex research into compelling stories for non-specialist audiences across written, digital and multimedia formats
• Write and develop articles, interviews, web content, reports, presentations and other materials
• Develop science content for digital and social channels with the wider Communications team
• Interview scientists and support them in communicating their work effectively to diverse audiences
• Develop concepts and briefs for photography, video, animation, infographics and other visual storytelling formats
• Work with agencies and creative specialists to deliver high‑quality content
• Work with Science and Science Operations teams to identify communications opportunities around upcoming missions
• Develop mission communications briefs, storylines and content requirements ahead of each deployment
• Brief and provide editorial direction to the Onboard Media Coordinator for content capture and production
• Join selected science missions where additional communications support is required
• Coordinate communications around significant findings, publications and mission milestones
• Support scientists and partners with media engagement, presentations, events and public engagement activities
• Build relationships across the ocean science community to strengthen REV Ocean’s reach and impact

Qualifications and experience

• Strong scientific understanding combined with exceptional communication and storytelling skills
• A background in science, science communication, journalism or a related field
• Strong understanding of scientific research, methods and complex scientific topics
• Excellent English is required. Portuguese and/or Spanish language skills are an advantage, as is an interest in developing communications for multilingual and international audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to translate complex science for non-specialist audiences
• Experience across editorial, digital and multimedia content
• Strong interviewing, presentation and public speaking skills
• Experience working effectively with scientists, researchers and creative specialists

We particularly welcome scientists who have moved into communications or journalism, as well as experienced science journalists or communicators. Experience in ocean science, marine research,climateor conservation is an advantage.

Personal qualities

• Intellectually curious, with a genuine interest in science, discovery and the ocean
• Excellent editorial judgement, with an instinct for finding the compelling story in complex scientific work
• Credible and thoughtful, able to build trust with scientists, partners and colleagues across disciplines
• Proactive and self-directed, comfortable taking an idea from opportunity through to execution
• Collaborative and generous, bringing out the best in scientists, colleagues and creative partners
• Rigorous and accurate, with strong attention to detail and respect for scientific integrity
• Creative and solutions-oriented, always looking for engaging new ways to communicate science and its relevance
• Adaptable and resilient, comfortable working in a fast-moving international environment, including extended periods onboard REV
• Flexible and adaptable in a developing organization

We offer

• Opportunity to work with great people in a hugely innovative arena to create real impact
• Opportunities for growth and development, access to learning resources
• A diverse and inclusive, internationally-minded working environment
• Open andfriendlycompanyculture
• Flat structure with direct access to decision makers on the department level
• Competitive salary and benefits (including pension plans, insurance, health care and more)
• Access to an outstanding privatemedicalclinic,freestaffedgym andattractive newoffices
• Subsidized lunch
• All the tools you need to be productive

Application deadline: 8September, 2026

For questions regarding the position, please contact:

Director of Communications: [e-mail]