Ocean Exploration Science Writer & Editor

Omni Tax Solutions; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Orchard LLC is seeking a Science Writer & Editor to support NOAA's Office of Ocean Exploration. The role develops, edits, and communicates high-quality scientific content for technical, executive, and public audiences, collaborating with scientists, engineers, and program managers.

The successful candidate will support scientific publications, expedition communications, program documentation, website content, presentations, briefing materials, and strategic communications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, English, Marine Science, Environmental Science, Biology, or related field; Advanced degree preferred.
• Experience writing and editing scientific or technical content.
• Excellent technical writing, editing, and proofreading skills.
• Experience supporting NOAA or other federal science organizations.
• Experience editing scientific publications or peer-reviewed manuscripts.
• Ability to communicate complex scientific concepts clearly.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365, Google Workspace, and Adobe Acrobat.
• Occasional domestic travel may be required to support scientific meetings, workshops, planning sessions, training activities, or other program requirements.
• Experience supporting marine science or ocean exploration programs is preferred.
• Experience with web content management systems is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop, edit, and review scientific and technical documents.
• Translate complex scientific concepts for technical, executive, and public audiences.
• Collaborate with scientists and engineers to ensure scientific accuracy.
• Edit reports, manuscripts, publications, and briefing materials.
• Develop website and digital communication content.
• Support multimedia communications and outreach.
• Prepare executive briefings and strategic reports.
• Coordinate communications supporting scientific expeditions.
• Maintain document libraries and version control.

Skills

Scientific Writing

Science Communication

Technical Editing

Website Content Mgmt

Executive Briefings

MS Office 365

Google Workspace

Adobe Acrobat

Teams & SharePoint

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Web Content Management Systems

Job description

Orchard LLC is seeking a Science Writer & Editor to support NOAA's Office of Ocean Exploration. The role develops, edits, and communicates high-quality scientific content for technical, executive, and public audiences, collaborating with scientists, engineers, and program managers.

The successful candidate will support scientific publications, expedition communications, program documentation, website content, presentations, briefing materials, and strategic communications.