FedWriters, Inc.

Science Content & Digital Media Specialist (SME I) - NSSL (Norman, OK) (Hybrid)

Norman, OK (Hybrid)

$82K/yr – $86K/yrMid Level4+ years expFull time

Posted 1 day ago

Job Summary

Own and drive NOAA OAR communications content from research to public-facing materials, coordinating across teams and shaping strategy.

  • Own content strategy and audience engagement
  • Oversee development of web, social, and multimedia content

Job Description

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

Requirements

  • BA/BS in a technical or business discipline — Communications, Journalism, Digital Media, Science Communications, Environmental Science, or a closely related field preferred; advanced degrees or certifications may qualify for shorter periods of required experience
  • 4+ years of professional and/or academic experience

Preferred

  • Demonstrated experience producing science or technical content for digital platforms, including websites, social media, and multimedia channels for a federal agency or research organization
  • Strong science or technical writing and editing skills; ability to translate research findings into compelling, accurate, audience-appropriate content across multiple formats and reading levels
  • Proficiency with visual content creation tools such as Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, or equivalent platforms; experience producing graphics, short-form video, or infographics for public audiences
  • Experience managing content through formal scientific or government review and approval processes
  • Familiarity with web content management systems (CMS) and social media scheduling platforms; experience monitoring and reporting on digital engagement analytics
  • Knowledge of NOAA, OAR, or federal agency web publishing standards, Section 508 accessibility requirements, and plain language guidelines
  • SME II candidates: demonstrated experience leading content strategy development and advising senior communications leadership on audience engagement and platform innovation
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a Low-risk federal security clearance

Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Long-term and Short-term Disability Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • 401(k) Plan
  • Holiday Pay
  • Paid Time Off

Salaries

Posted range

$82K/yr – $86K/yr

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