Science Technical Writer - Editor III
MORI Associates
- Greenbelt, MD
- $73,000-90,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Heliophysics Content Development: Lead the creation of compelling news stories, feature articles, blog posts, and multimedia scripts that align with and enhance heliophysics communications campaigns.
- Collaboration with Heliophysics Leadership: Work closely with Heliophysics leadership to identify key messages and develop communication products that effectively convey these messages to the public and scientific community.
- Event Leadership: Organize and execute press events and media workshops, ensuring that they effectively communicate complex heliophysics concepts to a diverse audience.
- Advanced Research and Analysis: Engage in in-depth research and analysis on heliophysics topics, leveraging this information to enrich and inform written and multimedia content.
- Media Relations: Act as a key liaison for media inquiries, providing expert responses and facilitating a clear understanding of heliophysics research and discoveries.
- Mentorship and Guidance: Offer mentorship and guidance to early career writers, fostering their professional growth and enhancing their science communication skills.
Minimum Requirements:
- 4-year degree in Science Communications and/or Technical Writing and Editing.
- Experience crafting feature stories on complex topics and making them engaging for general audiences.
- Knowledge of Social Media content best practices, including copy writing.
- The successful candidate must be detail-oriented, collaborative, and committed to meeting tight deadlines.
- Preference will be given to those with previous NASA or Government writing experience as well as a strong writing portfolio, bachelor’s degree and relevant work experience.
- Experience using Adobe Creative Suite
- Track record of producing pieces that increase engagement, creating successful social media strategies.