Responsibilities

• Collaborating, Interviewing, and Story Development
• - Partner with the External Affairs team to plan editorial calendars, align messaging with strategic goals, and repurpose key stories across multiple channels.
• - Conduct interviews with researchers, industry partners, and community stakeholders to surface unique angles for multi-format feature content.
• Writing and Reporting
• - Synthesize complex scientific data and technical research into compelling, accessible narratives that highlight NRRI's regional and economic impact.
• - Research, draft, and copyedit clear, high-quality content optimized for diverse platforms, including digital/web, short-form video/audio scripts, print publications, and social channels.

Requirements

• BA/BS plus two years of experience or a combination of education and experience to equal six years.
• Proven Experience: Established background as a professional writer or journalist, supported by a strong portfolio of published work.
• Technical Skill: Exceptional writing, reporting, storytelling, copyediting skills and social media expertise.
• Adaptability: Ability to write for diverse formats (from technical reports to succinct social media copy).
• Mobility: Ability to travel regionally to various offices and rugged field research sites as needed.

Preferred

• Expertise: Demonstrated experience in science writing, environmental reporting, or technical communication.
• NRRI & Regional Knowledge: Deep understanding of NRRI’s specific applied research portfolio and its socio-economic impacts on Minnesota and the region.

Benefits

• Retirement plan options are available for Civil Service, Faculty, Labor-Represented, Professional & Administrative, and Temp Casual classifications. Learn more about retirement plans .