Quantum Science Communications Storyteller

Nashville Public Radio; Berkeley (CA); On-site; USD 98,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and retirement benefits

Culture of belonging

Winter holiday shutdown

Parental bonding leave

Pet insurance

Job summary

Berkeley Lab is seeking a Quantum Science Communications Specialist to turn complex quantum breakthroughs into clear stories for scientists, news media, government stakeholders, and the public.

You will partner with scientists and communications colleagues to amplify advances in quantum information science, translating hardware and software concepts into audience‑appropriate content and managing projects from concept through publication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, corporate communications, English, or a technical/related field or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum of 2 years of related experience.
• Strong science writing, editing, proofreading, interviewing, story research and concept development skills.
• Experience communicating science through social media and multimedia technologies.
• Experience interacting with high-level internal and external contacts to produce publications.
• Strong interpersonal, teamwork, collaboration and client service skills.
• Creative and critical thinker with problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent organizational and project-management skills.
• Proficient with print and electronic publishing technologies (web CMS, digital communications).
• Ability to handle problems of moderate scope with diverse factors.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Principal Investigators, researchers, and communications colleagues to develop clear and compelling stories about quantum information science.
• Write, edit, and produce content for news media, scientific audiences, employees, government stakeholders, and the public.
• Develop communications products including science stories, social media content, presentations, reports, white papers, leadership messages, and stakeholder materials.
• Translate complex scientific and technical concepts—including quantum computing hardware and software advances—into audience-appropriate communications.
• Coordinate with Berkeley Lab communications teams, DOE stakeholders, QSA partner institutions, vendors, and creative services to deliver projects from concept through publication.
• Manage multiple communications assignments while applying Lab policies and editorial standards.

Skills

Science writing

Editing

Proofreading

Interviewing

Story research

Concept development

Social media experience

Multimedia communications

Client service

Editorial judgment

Education

Bachelor's degree in journalism or related field

Tools

Overleaf/LaTeX

Job description

Berkeley Lab is seeking a Quantum Science Communications Specialist to turn complex quantum breakthroughs into clear stories for scientists, news media, government stakeholders, and the public.

You will partner with scientists and communications colleagues to amplify advances in quantum information science, translating hardware and software concepts into audience‑appropriate content and managing projects from concept through publication.