OC226 Senior Science WriterWe are seeking a full time Senior Science Writer/Managing Editor for multiple Project Offices based at NASA Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC), Earth Sciences Division (ESD) in Greenbelt, Maryland. As a Senior Science Writer, the selected candidate will play a pivotal role in driving the team's storytelling strategy and create, curate, and manage content across the project's website, newsletter, and other communications platforms. This role requires working closely with scientists and other experts to highlight innovative research, new available science data, and use cases for decision-makers and business leaders. Editing and writing for science projects requires initiative, persistence, patience, and diplomacy. Our writers sit at a pivotal point between technical experts and stakeholders, and you must be able to deliver constructive criticism that helps their work both inspire the stakeholder and satisfy the scientist. Stakeholders have high expectations for the depth and quality of NASA's communications, and this demands acute attention to detail and accuracy.
Responsibilities:This sub task focuses on overall coordination and management of content for the various Project Offices at NASA GSFC. The ADNET Systems, Inc. selected candidate will work with science and project managers to develop detailed plans for content updates and oversee their implementation. This includes:
- Oversight and lead editor for the content team, responsible for delivery of website content, science stories, flyers, infographics, brochures, and other brand material;
- Responsible for content management process to prioritize production and ensure timely delivery of content for print and digital communications platforms;
- Manage and assign tasks to science writers and multimedia specialists;
- Content-, copy-, and line edit all written content;
- Fact-check and proof to ensure strong journalistic and scientific standards;
- Provide editorial guidance for graphics, imagery, and video to support written content;
- As needed and capacity allows step in to support other science writers and share responsibility for research and development of first drafts;
- Support development of executive and project lead talking points and presentation materials for high-impact engagements;
- Build and maintain a network of subject matter experts within and outside of the division;
- Liaise with NASA Earth Sciences communications and Office of Communications as needed to ensure that content is aligned with communications strategies and adheres to standard operating procedures of NASA, the project, and partners; and,
- Evaluate success of content based on metrics and objectives, and recommend improvements and adjustments to content strategy as appropriate.
Required Qualifications:- Bachelor's degree in writing, journalism, physical sciences, communications, or literature or related subject and minimum of 7 years working in physical sciences, science communications or journalism;
- A self-starter attitude with enthusiasm for working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment;
- Meticulous attention to detail with exceptional verbal and written communication skills;
- Strong project management skills, with proven ability to work under deadlines;
- Experience with content and copy editing;
- Ability to work well within a distributed team;
- Strong consensus building and team-building skills;
- US Citizenship or Permanent Residency (LPR) required, with residency in the US for the past 3 years is required; and,
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Tier 1 Investigation through NASA.
Desired Qualification:- Education or experience in communicating about Earth or physical sciences;
- Experience leading a team;
- Experience with managing editorial traffic, organizing and adapting to multiple priorities; and,
- Experience with journalistic fact-checking and proofreading.
Some features of our compensation plans and environment perks include:
- Annual Leave/Sick Leave
- Military and Family Emergency Leave
- Paid Holidays
- Performance Bonuses
- Medical, Dental and Vision Plans
- Direct Deposit Payroll
- 401K Plan with Company Matching
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Swag bags
