Senior Science Communications & Media Relations

NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory; California; Sur place; USD 113 000 - 137 000; Plein temps

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Flexible schedule

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Résumé du poste

NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, California, seeks a Media Relations Specialist III to translate planetary science into engaging news releases, features, blogs, and video scripts that reach global audiences.

Work with top scientists and engineers to craft messaging, manage media inquiries, and coordinate end-to-end public affairs campaigns for major mission announcements, while navigating multi-agency review processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, science writing, or a related discipline with a minimum of 6 years of related work experience.
• Master’s in a similar discipline with a minimum of 4 years.
• Ph.D. in a similar discipline with a minimum of 2 years.
• Advanced expertise in science and technical writing across varied media platforms.
• Strong storytelling, organizational skills, and adherence to AP Style and deadlines.

Responsabilités

• Distill complex planetary science into clear materials for the public and journalists.
• Cultivate expert relationships to identify development milestones and suitable angles.
• Plan end-to-end communications, press kits, and press conferences for major missions.
• Respond to media inquiries quickly and prep experts for interviews.
• Navigate review workflows across JPL, NASA HQ, and external partners.
• Develop proactive messaging and rapid-response plans for crises.

Connaissances

Science/tech writing

AP Style

Storytelling

Deadlines

Diplomatic skills

Stakeholder management

Domain adaptation

Formation

Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, science writing, or related discipline

Master’s degree in similar discipline

Ph.D. in similar discipline

Description du poste

NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, California, seeks a Media Relations Specialist III to translate planetary science into engaging news releases, features, blogs, and video scripts that reach global audiences.

Work with top scientists and engineers to craft messaging, manage media inquiries, and coordinate end-to-end public affairs campaigns for major mission announcements, while navigating multi-agency review processes.