Senior Media Relations Specialist

Jet Propulsion Laboratory; Pasadena (CA); On-site; USD 113,000 - 137,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Parental leave

Rideshare program

Flexible schedule

Job summary

Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, CA, seeks a Media Relations Specialist III to distill complex planetary science into engaging news releases, features, and scripts. You will work with scientists and engineers to transform discoveries into compelling public narratives and press materials while coordinating with NASA and JPL communications teams.

You will manage media inquiries, craft rapid-response messaging, and help plan campaigns, press conferences, and video scripts for missions,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 6+ years experience; master's with 4+ years or PhD with 2+ years also acceptable.
• Advanced expertise in science and technical writing across varied media platforms.
• Adheres to AP Style, meets deadlines, and manages word counts effectively.

Responsibilities

• Translate complex planetary science into clear, concise materials for public consumption.
• Cultivate relationships with scientists and engineers across the lab to identify compelling stories.
• Plan and execute end-to-end communications, press kits, and briefings for major missions.
• Respond to media inquiries under tight deadlines and prep experts for interviews.
• Navigate multi-agency approvals with NASA and external partners.

Skills

Science storytelling

Campaign planning

Media relations

Inquiry management

Stakeholder management

AP style writing

Education

Bachelor's degree with 6+ years experience

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, CA, seeks a Media Relations Specialist III to distill complex planetary science into engaging news releases, features, and scripts. You will work with scientists and engineers to transform discoveries into compelling public narratives and press materials while coordinating with NASA and JPL communications teams.

You will manage media inquiries, craft rapid-response messaging, and help plan campaigns, press conferences, and video scripts for missions,