Science Content & Digital Media Strategist

FedWriters, Inc.

Silver Spring (MD)

Hybrid

USD 82,000 - 86,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Long-term and Short-term Disability

Life Insurance

401(k) Plan

Holiday Pay

Paid Time Off

Job summary

FedWriters, Inc. in Silver Spring, MD, seeks a Science Content & Digital Media Specialist to craft compelling stories translating atmospheric science for NOAA audiences across digital, social, and print channels.

You will write news stories, develop eye-catching graphics and videos, and shepherd content through NOAA's scientific reviews to ensure accuracy and on-brand messaging, while collaborating with OAR teams to highlight mission impact.

Qualifications

BA/BS in a technical or business discipline — Communications, Journalism, Digital Media, Science Communications, 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

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