Senior Scientific & Technical Content Writer

Redmond, WA (Hybrid)

$65/hr – $90/hrSenior LevelContract

Posted 2 hrs ago

Job Summary

Owns end-to-end scientific and technical content programs, from research and creation to editing and strategic messaging, coordinating with researchers, engineers, and executives to ensure accuracy and leadership-worthy narratives.

  • Content creation and editing
  • Strategic messaging and exec communications
  • Cross-functional collaboration and editorial judgment

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Content Creation: Research and write technical blog posts, LinkedIn articles, sponsored content, thought leadership pieces, and executive communications.
  • Technical Editing: Edit scientific papers, journal articles, white papers, and technical publications for clarity, accuracy, and readability.
  • Strategic Messaging: Develop website copy, executive summaries, communication narratives, and messaging and positioning content.
  • Executive & Media Support: Draft executive quotes, interview responses, analyst and media Q&As, presentations, and video messaging.
  • Events & Conferences: Create conference abstracts, talk tracks, workshop materials, and trade show content.
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with researchers, engineers, executives, and marketing stakeholders to ensure scientific accuracy and consistent messaging.
  • Content Strategy: Identify opportunities for new content, monitor industry trends, and proactively recommend creative approaches to strengthen thought leadership.

Requirements

  • Proven experience in scientific journalism, technical writing, science communications, or technical content development .
  • Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills, with the ability to simplify complex scientific or technical subjects.
  • Strong portfolio of published technical, scientific, or thought leadership content.
  • Experience collaborating with scientists, researchers, engineers, or technical subject matter experts.
  • Ability to adapt messaging for both technical and nontechnical audiences.
  • Excellent communication, organizational, and stakeholder management skills.
  • Proactive, collaborative approach with strong editorial judgment and attention to detail.

Preferred

  • Experience writing about computer science, physics, chemistry, life sciences, advanced computing, or other scientific disciplines.
  • Familiarity with quantum computing, cloud computing, high-performance computing, or emerging technologies.
  • Experience developing executive thought leadership or strategic communications for technology organizations.
  • Background editing scientific publications, research papers, or technical white papers.
  • Familiarity with LaTeX, Overleaf, SEO, or web publishing.
  • Experience working in an enterprise technology environment.
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Nayamode uses smart technology to power rich creative across content, web, mobile and social media campaigns. Some of the most demanding companies rely on Nayamode to help them communicate, sell and collaborate with customers, partners and employees.

Founded in 2005
Redmond, Washington, USA
35 employees (9 in marketing)

Salaries

Posted range

$65/hr – $90/hr

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Median Tenure
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Senior Scientific & Technical Content Writer

Nayamode · Redmond, WA · Hybrid