Remote Scientific Editor & Technical Communicator

Bln24, Llc.; United States; Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

BLN24 is seeking a Scientific Technical Writer/Editor to support NOAA. The role translates complex research and technology innovations into audience-appropriate communications, working with NOAA leadership, researchers, program managers, and stakeholders.

You will develop win stories, impact narratives, technical reports, briefings, and web content, translating science for policymakers, Congress, the weather enterprise, and the public while applying AP style and NOAA editorial standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, English, science communication, atmospheric science, environmental science, meteorology, public policy or related discipline.
• Minimum six years of professional experience in technical writing, scientific communications, journalism, public affairs, or strategic communications.
• Experience developing win stories, impact narratives, executive communications, or stakeholder-facing products with AP style.
• Experience translating complex scientific information into accessible content for diverse audiences.
• Strong organizational skills to manage multiple projects and review cycles.
• Ability to obtain and maintain NOAA facility, security, and IT access.

Responsibilities

• Develop and edit win stories, impact narratives, technical reports, white papers, briefing materials, fact sheets, presentations, web content, and stakeholder-facing products that showcase NOAA-funded research, scientific achievements, and program outcomes.
• Translate complex scientific, technical, and operational information into clear, accurate, and engaging content for both technical and non-technical audiences, including Congressional briefings, leadership communications, budget justifications, and strategic plans.
• Conduct interviews with researchers, Principal Investigators, program managers, and stakeholders to gather information and develop impactful communications products aligned with AP style and NOAA editorial standards.
• Support website, social media, newsletter, and digital communications activities, and coordinate document reviews, version control, and publication schedules to promote NOAA programs, partnerships, and research impacts.

Skills

Technical writing

Editing

AP style

Science communication

Stakeholder communications

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

BLN24 is seeking a Scientific Technical Writer/Editor to support NOAA. The role translates complex research and technology innovations into audience-appropriate communications, working with NOAA leadership, researchers, program managers, and stakeholders.

You will develop win stories, impact narratives, technical reports, briefings, and web content, translating science for policymakers, Congress, the weather enterprise, and the public while applying AP style and NOAA editorial standards.