Global Science Communications Strategist

National Science Teaching Association; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

403(b) retirement plan

Job summary

HESI Global seeks an experienced Communications Specialist to strengthen the clarity, consistency, professionalism, and reach of our scientific communications. Working closely with HESI scientific staff and leadership, this person will help plan outreach and develop materials that explain our programs, findings, and impact to technical and scientific audiences as well as broader, generalist audiences.

This is a hands-on role combining scientific writing and editing with outreach strategy and

Qualifications

• Excellent scientific writing and editing; ability to translate complex science for varied audiences.
• Portfolio of high-quality materials for technical and general audiences.
• Experience in strategy, content preparation, review, publication, and evaluation.
• Strong PowerPoint and slide design skills; visual storytelling ability.
• Experience with web and digital content; familiarity with CMS and email/social tools.
• Ability to manage multiple projects with deadlines; collaborative work across disciplines.
• Education in communications, journalism, toxicology, environmental or biomedical science, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Develop outreach plans for programs, publications, workshops, and milestones.
• Write, edit, and adapt scientific content for technical and general audiences.
• Prepare program summaries, research highlights, fact sheets, newsletters, and annual report content.
• Develop PowerPoint presentations, slides, posters, and visual summaries.
• Create and maintain digital content for website, email, social media, and other channels.
• Coordinate content development across programs; manage editorial calendars and approvals.
• Establish and apply consistent standards; provide guidance to staff.
• Assess content effectiveness and recommend improvements.

Skills

Scientific writing

Editing

Synthesis

PowerPoint

Content development

Digital content

Project management

Editorial judgment

Education

Communications or related field

Tools

CMS

Email platforms

Social media tools

Job description

HESI Global seeks an experienced Communications Specialist to strengthen the clarity, consistency, professionalism, and reach of our scientific communications. Working closely with HESI scientific staff and leadership, this person will help plan outreach and develop materials that explain our programs, findings, and impact to technical and scientific audiences as well as broader, generalist audiences.

This is a hands-on role combining scientific writing and editing with outreach strategy and