Ocean Science & Strategic Communications Specialist
Skills
BriefsContent PlanningDigital ContentFisheriesJournalismLegal WritingMaps
What the job involves
The main requirements, responsibilities and hiring steps.
Requirements
- BA/BS in a technical or business discipline such as Science Communications Journalism Environmental Science Oceanography Graphic Design or closely related field
- 8+ years of professional and/or academic experience
- Demonstrated experience developing strategic communications plans and multi-platform content strategies
- Proven ability to produce high-quality audio-visual assets including scientific data visualizations maps infographics animations and video products
- Experience drafting executive-level written products including talking points speech drafts congressional briefings and senior management presentations
- Strong scientific literacy with ability to interpret oceanographic or environmental data for non-expert audiences
- Proficiency with design and visualization tools such as Adobe Creative Suite ArcGIS QGIS Canva or equivalent
- Experience managing or contributing to digital newsletters including content planning layout design and audience engagement tracking
- Familiarity with NOAA OAR or federal agency branding guidelines and Section 508 accessibility requirements
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Low-risk federal security clearance
Nice to have
- Strategic thinker
- Scientific literacy
- Visual storytelling
- Cross-functional leadership
- Detail oriented
- Federal experience
Day to day
- Lead strategic communications planning and create long-term master plans plus annual content roadmaps for NOAA ocean programs.
- Develop executive-ready talking points speech drafts briefs and presentations for senior management and high-profile interagency audiences.
- Transform oceanographic and scientific data into accurate visual products including maps charts illustrations animations newsletters and educational content.