Science Content & Digital Media Strategist (Hybrid)

Fwi-; Boulder (CO); Hybrid; USD 82,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) Plan

Holiday Pay

Paid Time Off

Job summary

FWI seeks a Science Content & Digital Media Specialist (SME I) in Boulder, CO, with a strong background in communicating complex atmospheric science to diverse audiences. You will craft news stories, develop graphics and videos, and shepherd content through rigorous review processes at NOAA OAR, ensuring accuracy and on-brand messaging.

The role combines writing, editing, and visual media across digital, social, and print platforms, with a hybrid on-site schedule at the NOAA CSL Lab in Boulder.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in a technical or business discipline; 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 for a federal agency or research organization
• Strong science or technical writing and editing skills; translate research findings into audience-appropriate content
• Proficiency with visual content creation tools such as Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, or equivalent platforms; graphics, short-form video, or infographics for public audiences
• Experience managing content through formal scientific or government review and approval processes
• Familiarity with CMS and social media scheduling platforms; experience monitoring analytics
• Knowledge of NOAA, OAR, or federal agency web publishing standards, Section 508 accessibility guidelines
• SME II candidates: experience leading content strategy development and advising senior 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 workforce
• Provide expert technical and scientific writing and editing for public communication products across OAR digital and print platforms
• Research, write, and edit audience-appropriate content for online, social media, and print channels; shepherd content through internal review cycles to ensure scientific accuracy
• 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 across NOAA sites and partner platforms
• Provide advice and recommendations to the OAR Communications Director on sensitive content issues; suggest new content strategies to increase public engagement
• Document workflows and maintain organized content data files

Skills

Science writing

Editing

Digital media

Education

BA/BS in technical or business discipline

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Canva

Job description

FWI seeks a Science Content & Digital Media Specialist (SME I) in Boulder, CO, with a strong background in communicating complex atmospheric science to diverse audiences. You will craft news stories, develop graphics and videos, and shepherd content through rigorous review processes at NOAA OAR, ensuring accuracy and on-brand messaging.

The role combines writing, editing, and visual media across digital, social, and print platforms, with a hybrid on-site schedule at the NOAA CSL Lab in Boulder.