OAR Science Communications Lead

Nashville Public Radio; Silver Spring (MD); Hybrid; USD 82,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) Plan

Holiday Pay

Paid Time Off

Job summary

NOAA Research seeks an OAR Science Communications Specialist to translate groundbreaking research into clear communications for leadership and diverse audiences. You will craft talking points, coordinate nationwide staff, and advise on sensitive engagement opportunities, working alongside scientists and senior leaders.

You will help organize all-hands meetings and site visits, ensuring messaging aligns with NOAA mission while managing workflows and materials for various platforms.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in a technical or business discipline; advanced degrees may shorten experience requirements.
• 4+ years of professional and/or academic experience.

Responsibilities

• Serve as an analyst and coordinator for communication actions with OAR leadership and subject matter experts.
• Provide exceptional written and oral communications for OAR products and materials.
• Explain and organize complex scientific information into communication materials for leadership and workforce.
• Coordinate planning for periodic meetings and events, including all-hands meetings and site visits.
• Develop talking points and materials used by leadership for internal/external communications.
• Provide training and resources to nationwide OAR communications staff on various topics.
• Maintain communications between OAR staff to share NOAA-relevant information.
• Coordinate across OAR to showcase mission and activities on multiple platforms.

Skills

Science communication

Written & verbal comms

Stakeholder engagement

Project coordination

Education

BA/BS in Communications, Journalism, Science Communications, Environmental Science, Public Affairs, or related field

Job description

NOAA Research seeks an OAR Science Communications Specialist to translate groundbreaking research into clear communications for leadership and diverse audiences. You will craft talking points, coordinate nationwide staff, and advise on sensitive engagement opportunities, working alongside scientists and senior leaders.

You will help organize all-hands meetings and site visits, ensuring messaging aligns with NOAA mission while managing workflows and materials for various platforms.