• 401(k)
• Competitive salary
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Position Overview

Key Responsibilities

• Write and edit articles, blogs, fact sheets, press releases, white papers, reports, and web content related to scientific research and NSF programs.
• Translate complex scientific and technical information into clear, accessible language for non-expert audiences.
• Draft and edit web content summarizing policies, funding opportunities, and guidance for NSF proposers and awardees.
• Conduct research and fact-checking, collaborating with NSF staff, scientists, and program officials to ensure accuracy.
• Ensure all written products comply with Plain Writing Act of 2010, Section 508 accessibility standards, and AP Style guidelines.
• Optimize digital content using SEO and AEO best practices.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Communications, Science, or a related field (preferred).

• Minimum 5 years of professional writing and editing experience.
• At least 3 years writing about scientific or technical subjects.
• Experience supporting federal agencies, research organizations, or scientific institutions preferred.

Required Skills

• Strong science writing and editing skills
• Ability to translate technical scientific concepts into plain language
• Experience writing press releases, reports, blogs, fact sheets, and web content
• Knowledge of AP Style, Plain Language standards, and Section 508 compliance
• Strong research and fact-checking skills
• Familiarity with SEO and digital content optimizatio