This position is within the NOAA Environmental Visualization Laboratory, a team with diverse expertise, including media communications, graphic design, education, computer programming and systems engineering.
Position Overview
The successful candidate will provide communications support as part of the NESDIS Headquarters Communications Team, crafting engaging website and multimedia content as well as managing social media to communicate the environmental science and technology work at NESDIS.
Responsibilities
Collaboration: Work on assigned tasks both individually and collaboratively with diverse teams, as part of a highly productive and multidisciplinary group of professionals.
Content Creation:
Write and edit web features, monthly newsletters, program highlights, and other communications for internal and external audiences, including NOAA leadership.
Collaborate with NOAA scientists and subject matter experts as needed to translate complex scientific information into accessible, creative content.
Editorial Support:
Review and edit material to ensure alignment with NESDIS editorial standards.
Assist leadership with preparing materials for industry, academic, and congressional audiences as needed.
Social Media Management
Develop engaging social media content for X, facebook, Instagram, and others. Innovate and leverage platform-specific features like visual elements, reels, interactive polls, real-time conversations, and trending topics to foster community engagement.
Develop and execute social media campaigns, manage NESDIS accounts, and coordinate with NOAA-wide communications teams.
Analyze performance metrics and adjust strategies based on insights, staying current with the latest social media tools, trends, and best practices.
Graphics, Multimedia, and Visualizations:
Create multimedia content including videos, graphics, posters, and presentations, tailored for various platforms and audiences.
Use data visualizations and various technological platforms to effectively communicate complex scientific information.
Meetings & Collaboration:
Participate in regular meetings and brainstorming sessions
Occasionally travel for conferences or launch activities.
Key Skills
Ability to work in a fast-paced onsite office environment at NESDIS HQ in Silver Spring, MD.
Exceptional writing and editing, with adaptability for diverse audiences.
Strong organizational, time management and interpersonal skills.
Proficiency in AP style
Familiarity with web content management systems (e.g. Drupal)
Proficiency with Google Workspace applications (Gmail, Drive, Docs, Meet, etc.) and other enterprise software packages such as Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), Adobe (Acrobat, Creative Cloud, etc.)
Experience with image editing software (e.g., Adobe Photoshop, Canva)
Experience with digital video production and editing.
Qualifications
Candidates must be a U.S. Citizen or Green Card Holder to qualify
(U.S. Citizen must live in U.S. for 3-5 years prior to application)
