Remote Science Communications Student Assistant

The Ohio State University; Columbus (OH); Remote; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio Sea Grant and Stone Lab program at The Ohio State University invites a student writer to join its communications team. You will help develop impactful stories about environmental research and outreach affecting Ohio's water resources.

As a Student Science Communications Writer, you’ll produce content for web stories, emails, brochures, and social media, collaborating with researchers, educators, and designers to engage diverse audiences and build a professional portfolio.

Responsibilities

• Writing web stories independently or collaboratively on environmental and Great Lakes topics
• Assisting with promotional emails, publications, and marketing materials to recruit students for Stone Lab courses
• Developing educational content for outreach displays on topics such as harmful algal blooms, wetlands, aquaculture, and pharmaceuticals in water
• Collaborating with graphic designers to develop publication layouts and visual communications materials
• Writing news releases highlighting program research, events, and achievements
• Creating short video scripts for researcher spotlight and YouTube summary videos
• Developing brochures, fact sheets, posters, and other outreach publications
• Crafting engaging social media content that showcases research, education, and community impact
• Maintaining media contact lists and publication databases

Job description

The Ohio Sea Grant and Stone Lab program at The Ohio State University invites a student writer to join its communications team. You will help develop impactful stories about environmental research and outreach affecting Ohio's water resources.

As a Student Science Communications Writer, you’ll produce content for web stories, emails, brochures, and social media, collaborating with researchers, educators, and designers to engage diverse audiences and build a professional portfolio.