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Senior Science Content & Digital Media Specialist (SME II)
FedWriters, Inc.
Silver Spring, MD (Hybrid)Full time$103K/yr – $108K/yr
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Senior Science Content & Digital Media Specialist (SME II)
Silver Spring, MD (Hybrid)
$103K/yr – $108K/yrSenior Level8+ years expFull time
Posted 5 days ago
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Job Summary
Own and manage scientific communications for NOAA OAR, translating complex research into audience-appropriate content across digital and print channels.
- Develop themes and schedules for updates to external websites, internal sites, and social media
- Lead expert writing, editing, and review for science communications
- Analyze engagement analytics to refine content strategy
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
- 8+ 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
FedWriters, Inc.
FWI (FedWriters, Inc.) is a professional writing, research, and communications company that helps government and commercial customers develop and manage a range of projects and products. We help improve the overall quality of documents and communication materials with smooth-flowing text, clear graphics, and requirement-driven outlines.As part of our Employee Experience, FWI emphasizes employee engagement from onboarding through staff tenure, understanding that organizations with a culture of employee engagement perform better. We encourage our teams to perform meaningfully with the belief that an exceptional employee experience will translate to an exceptional customer experience.Check us out on Glassdoor: https://www.glassdoor.com/Overview/Working-at-FedWriters-EI_IE1910914.11,21.htm
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