Executive Science Communications Strategist

FWI (FedWriters, Inc.); Silver Spring (MD); On-site; USD 81,556 - 85,849; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Long-term and Short-term Disability

Life Insurance

401(k) Plan

Holiday Pay

Paid Time Off

Job summary

NOAA Research seeks an OAR Communications Specialist embedded with scientists and senior leaders to translate research into engaging communications. You will craft talking points, coordinate nationwide meetings, and advise leadership on sensitive engagements, all while maintaining clear, accessible language for diverse audiences.

FWI is expanding rapidly and offers growth opportunities in a collaborative environment, with a strong focus on professional development and industry-leading benefits.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in a technical or business discipline — Communications, Journalism, Science Communications, Environmental Science, Public Affairs, or a closely related field preferred; advanced degrees or certifications may qualify for shorter periods of required experience
• 4+ years of professional and/or academic experience

Responsibilities

• Serve as an analyst and coordinator for communication actions, working closely with OAR office leadership, the OAR Communications team, and subject matter experts across headquarters, labs, and programs
• Provide exceptional written and oral communications for OAR products and materials, ensuring OAR mission, work, and activities are presented in clear, concise language for a variety of audiences
• Explain and organize complex scientific information into communication products used by OAR leadership and the workforce, demonstrating strong writing and editing skills with experience translating technical information for non-scientific audiences
• Provide planning, coordination, and communication support to OAR Senior Management for periodic meetings and events, including all-hands meetings and site visits
• Develop talking points and other materials used by leadership when communicating to internal and external audiences
• Provide training and resources to nationwide OAR communications staff on a variety of communication topics
• Establish and maintain communications between OAR communications staff to effectively communicate NOAA-relevant information across the OAR workforce
• Coordinate within OAR to showcase OAR mission, work, and activities across a variety of communications platforms and events
• Provide advice and recommendations to the OAR Communications Director and OAR laboratory and program leadership on sensitive issues, opportunities for engagement, and strategies for improved communications
• Document workflows and maintain organized files containing data associated with communications work

Skills

Communication

Writing

Editing

Public affairs

Strategic thinking

Education

BA/BS in communications or related field

Job description

NOAA Research seeks an OAR Communications Specialist embedded with scientists and senior leaders to translate research into engaging communications. You will craft talking points, coordinate nationwide meetings, and advise leadership on sensitive engagements, all while maintaining clear, accessible language for diverse audiences.

FWI is expanding rapidly and offers growth opportunities in a collaborative environment, with a strong focus on professional development and industry-leading benefits.