Remote Alaska Marine Science Communicator & Storyteller

Comunidade Metodista; Fairbanks (AK); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Alaska Sea Grant, a program of the University of Alaska Fairbanks, seeks a Communications Specialist to raise awareness of its research, education, and outreach. You will build relations with stakeholders and the public while creating multimedia stories and managing social channels.

The role requires strong writing/editing, video production, and CMS/Google Workspace skills, plus the ability to work in a team and manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, marine science, fisheries, environmental science, natural resource management, or a related field.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in communications, public relations, or a related role (experience in science or environmental communications is a plus).

Responsibilities

• Raise awareness of Alaska Sea Grant’s research, education, and outreach initiatives.
• Build relationships with stakeholders, researchers, policymakers, and the public.
• Produce multimedia storytelling content including video production and social media management.
• Manage digital tools like CMS platforms and Google Workspace.
• Collaborate in a team environment and prioritize multiple projects in a deadline-driven setting.

Skills

Writing & editing

Multimedia storytelling

Video production

Social media management

CMS tools

Google Workspace

Team collaboration

Project management

Alaska coastal knowledge

Alaska Native communities awareness

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Google Workspace

Content management systems

Job description

Alaska Sea Grant, a program of the University of Alaska Fairbanks, seeks a Communications Specialist to raise awareness of its research, education, and outreach. You will build relations with stakeholders and the public while creating multimedia stories and managing social channels.

The role requires strong writing/editing, video production, and CMS/Google Workspace skills, plus the ability to work in a team and manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.