Remote Student Science Communications Writer

Ohio State University; United States; Remote; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Paid time off

State retirement plan

Job summary

The Ohio Sea Grant and Stone Lab program is seeking a talented student writer to join its communications team and help develop impactful stories about research, education, and outreach programs that protect and improve Ohio's water resources.

This hands-on position offers the opportunity to build an impressive professional portfolio while working alongside communicators, researchers, educators, and designers on a wide variety of projects.

Responsibilities

• Writing web stories independently or collaboratively on environmental and Great Lakes-related 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 is seeking a talented student writer to join its communications team and help develop impactful stories about research, education, and outreach programs that protect and improve Ohio's water resources.

This hands-on position offers the opportunity to build an impressive professional portfolio while working alongside communicators, researchers, educators, and designers on a wide variety of projects.