Science Content & Digital Media Specialist (SME I) - NSSL (Norman, OK) (Hybrid)

FedWriters, Inc.

Norman (OK)

Hybrid

USD 82,000 - 86,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Long-term and Short-term Disability

Life Insurance

401(k) Plan

Holiday Pay

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Job summary

FedWriters, Inc. is seeking a Science Content & Digital Media Specialist (SME I) to support NOAA's OAR at the Norman, OK site.

The role blends scientific storytelling with engaging digital content across websites, social media, and print, requiring adept editing and a strong grasp of audience needs. The successful candidate will research, write, and edit high-quality content, produce visuals, and shepherd materials through federal review.

Qualifications

Experience producing science/technical content for digital platforms.
Translate research findings into audience-appropriate content.
Experience with federal agency or research organization.
Proficiency with visual content creation tools (graphics/video).
Experience with government review and approval processes.
Familiarity with web CMS and analytics tools.
Knowledge of NOAA/Federal publishing standards and plain language.
SME II: lead content strategy and advise leadership.
Ability to obtain and maintain a Low-risk federal security clearance.

Responsibilities

Explain complex science for leadership and workforce with strong writing/editing.
Provide technical writing/editing for digital and print products across platforms.
Research, write, and edit audience-appropriate content for online, social, and print.
Develop themes and schedules for external/internal websites and social media.
Create visual graphics and videos for NOAA platforms.
Monitor engagement analytics and apply insights to strategy.
Coordinate with NOAA teams to showcase OAR mission and activities.
Advise on content strategy and innovations to increase engagement.
Document workflows and maintain organized content data.

Skills

Strong writing and editing

CMS familiarity

Social media content creation

Audience-focused storytelling

Analytical mindset

Education

BA/BS in Communications, Journalism, Digital Media or related field

Advanced degrees or certifications may qualify

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Canva

Content Management Systems

Social media scheduling tools

Job description

Science Content & Digital Media Specialist (SME I) - NSSL (Norman, OK) (Hybrid)

Location US-OK-Norman

ID 2026-2548

Overview

You are the kind of communicator who finds a hurricane forecast just as compelling as a viral social post — because you understand that both are stories, and both matter. As a Science Content & Digital Media Specialist supporting NOAA's Oceanic and Atmospheric Research (OAR), you will be embedded at a NOAA laboratory or program, providing day-to-day writing, visual content creation, and editorial support across digital, social media, and print platforms. You'll research and write news stories about cutting-edge atmospheric science, develop eye-catching graphics and videos that bring ocean research to life on Instagram and YouTube, and shepherd content through NOAA's rigorous scientific review process to make sure every word is accurate and every image is on-brand. This is a role for a creative professional with a scientific mindset — someone who can move seamlessly between a technical research summary and a 280-character social post, always keeping the audience at the center of every content decision.

Work Schedule and Location:

Hybrid (2-3 Days Onsite) at NOAA NSSL Lab (Norman, OK)

FWI is expanding rapidly and has been recognized as a 2024, 2025 and 2026 Top Workplace, offering excellent growth opportunities in a collaborative environment .

Responsibilities

Explain and organize complex scientific information into communication products for OAR leadership and the workforce, demonstrating strong writing and editing skills with experience translating technical information for non-scientific audiences
Provide expert technical and scientific writing and editing for public communication products across OAR digital and print platforms, including news stories, web features, social media posts, and visual content
Research, write, and edit audience-appropriate content for online, social media, and print channels; shepherd content through internal review cycles within OAR and NOAA to ensure scientific accuracy, correct format, and appropriate style
Develop themes, schedules, and content for updates to external websites, internal Google Sites, and social media platforms
Create visual graphics, videos, and other visual materials for use across NOAA platforms
Monitor engagement analytics across digital platforms and apply insights to content strategy
Coordinate with other NOAA teams to showcase OAR mission, work, and activities across NOAA websites and partner platforms
Provide advice and recommendations to the OAR Communications Director on sensitive content issues; recommend and execute new content strategies and innovations to increase public engagement
Document workflows and maintain organized files containing data associated with content development

Qualifications

Required:

BA/BS in a technical or business discipline — Communications, Journalism, Digital Media, Science Communications, Environmental Science, or a closely related field preferred; advanced degrees or certifications may qualify for shorter periods of required experience
4+ years of professional and/or academic experience
Demonstrated experience producing science or technical content for digital platforms, including websites, social media, and multimedia channels for a federal agency or research organization
Strong science or technical writing and editing skills; ability to translate research findings into compelling, accurate, audience-appropriate content across multiple formats and reading levels
Proficiency with visual content creation tools such as Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, or equivalent platforms; experience producing graphics, short-form video, or infographics for public audiences
Experience managing content through formal scientific or government review and approval processes
Familiarity with web content management systems (CMS) and social media scheduling platforms; experience monitoring and reporting on digital engagement analytics
Knowledge of NOAA, OAR, or federal agency web publishing standards, Section 508 accessibility requirements, and plain language guidelines
SME II candidates: demonstrated experience leading content strategy development and advising senior communications leadership on audience engagement and platform innovation
Ability to obtain and maintain a Low-risk federal security clearance

FWI is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets.

Why Join Our Team

At FWI, we place the highest importance on creating an exceptional employee experience. You'll have opportunities to achieve your career aspirations through internal promotions, professional development, and other recognition and rewards programs. Join our team and take advantage of the many benefits we offer, including: