Communications Specialist – Web Content, Social Media, Scientific Translation & Nationwide Communications Support at CSS in USA

Job description

• We're seeking a digital communications professional to support website management, social media, scientific translation, and nationwide coordination across the OAR communications network. You'll transform scientific information into clear public-facing content and manage daily web, social, and editorial workflows.

Responsibilities

• • Write and edit web/news stories, social posts, and digital content
• • Translate complex scientific information into plain language
• • Manage and update OAR WordPress pages and the internal Google Site
• • Maintain content calendars and track nationwide communications needs
• • Manage OAR Research Instagram, Facebook, and X channels
• • Monitor engagement and coordinate with NOAA social-media teams
• • Prepare analytics reports using Looker Studio
• • Provide training, guidance, and SOPs to nationwide communicators
• • Support campaigns, research recaps, and special initiatives

Requirements

• • Experience in communications, digital content, science communication, journalism, or public affairs
• • Strong writing, editing, proofreading, and scientific translation abilities
• • Experience with WordPress and social-media platforms
• • Ability to coordinate multiple projects, deadlines, and review cycles
• • Strong communication, research, and organizational skills
• • Experience with Federal, scientific, research, or mission-driven organizations
• • Background in science, environmental studies, journalism, or related fields
• • Experience with Google Workspace, Looker Studio, Canva, or similar tools
• • Experience providing training or developing SOPs

Skills

Required

• Strong communication
• Organizational skills
• WordPress
• Social-media platforms
• Google Workspace
• Looker Studio
• Canva