Quantum Science Storyteller & Communications Lead

Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 98,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and retirement benefits

Winter holiday shutdown

Parental bonding leave

Job summary

Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory seeks a Quantum Science Communications Specialist to translate quantum information science breakthroughs into clear stories for scientists, media, policymakers, and the public. The role partners with Principal Investigators and communications teams to amplify advances across a national research ecosystem.

Responsibilities include writing, editing, and producing content for diverse audiences, developing communications products, and translating complex

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in journalism, communications, English, or technical field, or equivalent experience.
• 2+ years of related experience preferred.
• Strong science writing, editing, and research skills for complex quantum topics.

Responsibilities

• Develop clear and compelling stories about quantum information science.
• Write, edit, and produce content for news, scientific audiences, employees, government, and the public.
• Create science stories, social media content, presentations, reports, and white papers.

Skills

Science writing

Editing

Story development

Public communication

Social media

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Web publishing software

Content management systems

Overleaf/LaTeX

Job description

Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory seeks a Quantum Science Communications Specialist to translate quantum information science breakthroughs into clear stories for scientists, media, policymakers, and the public. The role partners with Principal Investigators and communications teams to amplify advances across a national research ecosystem.

Responsibilities include writing, editing, and producing content for diverse audiences, developing communications products, and translating complex