Science Content & Visual Media Specialist

FedWriters, Inc.; Boulder (CO); Hybrid; USD 82,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Long-term and Short-term Disability

Life Insurance

401(k) Plan

Holiday Pay

Paid Time Off

Job summary

FedWriters, Inc. is seeking a Science Content & Digital Media Specialist (SME I) to support NOAA's Oceanic and Atmospheric Research.

The role involves researching and writing news stories, creating eye-catching graphics and videos, and shepherding content through scientific review processes to ensure accuracy and brand consistency. The candidate will write for online, social media, and print platforms, translating complex atmospheric science into audience-appropriate content while maintaining

Qualifications

• BA/BS in Communications, Journalism, Digital Media, or related field preferred.
• 4+ years of professional and/or academic experience.
• Experience producing science content for digital platforms for a federal agency or research organization.
• Strong science writing and editing skills; translate research findings for broad audiences.
• Familiarity with CMS and social media scheduling platforms; monitor digital engagement analytics.
• 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

Skills

Science writing

Editing

Social media content

Visual content creation

Audience-focused storytelling

Editorial process

Education

BA/BS in Communications or related field

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Canva

Job description

FedWriters, Inc. is seeking a Science Content & Digital Media Specialist (SME I) to support NOAA's Oceanic and Atmospheric Research.

The role involves researching and writing news stories, creating eye-catching graphics and videos, and shepherding content through scientific review processes to ensure accuracy and brand consistency. The candidate will write for online, social media, and print platforms, translating complex atmospheric science into audience-appropriate content while maintaining