The Science Communicator will support a wide range of internal and external communication activities. This position creates and edits content in collaboration with the communication team serving North Carolina Sea Grant, North Carolina Space Grant, and the Water Resources Research Institute. Primary responsibilities will include helping to develop web and print communications, assisting with reporting to meet federal requirements, and/or supporting other administrative tasks and activities.

Locating images to accompany articles; researching background on policy, events, and people; conducting interviews by email, Zoom, and phone; posting online news releases and stories, adding images and hyperlinks; updating web content; formatting print products for online publication; assisting with additional products, Powerpoint presentations, other preparations for meetings, including compiling materials for events; and/or other miscellaneous requests and administrative tasks. 

Bachelor’s degree with professional experience on a communication team and/or in related professional settings; experience with the content/topic areas of North Carolina Sea Grant, NC Water Resources Research Institute, and/or North Carolina Space Grant.

Translating science and creating content for lay audiences; text proofing and editing; using content management systems; familiarity with MS Office and Adobe.

0.5 years experience as part of a science communication team; Masters degree in communication (or in a related field) or in a field related to the content areas for NC Sea Grant, NC Space Grant, and/or NC Water Resources Research Institute; experience with internal organization/agency reporting; video editing/production skills; creative design and layout skills; experience running social media feeds for institutions or groups.  

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NC State University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as an individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact 919-515-3148 to speak with a representative at the Office of Institutional Equity and Diversity.

If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or workatncstate@ncsu.edu.

Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit.

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