Science Content & Digital Media Specialist (SME I)
Silver Spring, Maryland, United States · Hybrid
$82k–$86k/yr
Mid level
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Silver Spring, Maryland, United States · Remote OK
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Silver Spring, Maryland, United States · Remote OK
$35/hr–$55/hr
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Silver Spring, Maryland, United States · Remote OK
Mid level
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Silver Spring, Maryland, United States · Remote OK
Senior
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Silver Spring, Maryland, United States · Remote OK
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Silver Spring, Maryland, United States · Remote OK
Mid level
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Skills: Media Product Development, Data Management, Outreach Coordination, Digital Media Creation, Web Content Management
Silver Spring, Maryland, United States · Remote OK
Mid level
OverviewLynker Corporation is seeking to hire a qualified candidate to support a contract with NOAA Research Office of Ocean Exploration and Research (OER). These are full-time positions that may be performed on-site or …
Skills: Grant Management, Internship Program Support, Financial Reconciliation, Budget Execution, SOP Drafting
Education/Outreach Product Development, Strategy, and Programmatic Growth Support
Silver Spring, Maryland, United States · Remote OK
Senior
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Silver Spring, Maryland, United States · Remote OK
Mid level
OverviewLynker Corporation is seeking to hire a qualified candidate to support a contract with NOAA Research Office of Ocean Exploration and Research (OER). These are full-time positions that may be performed on-site or …
Skills: Financial Reporting, Budgeting, Procurement, Bookkeeping, Data Analysis
Science Content & Digital Media Specialist (SME I)
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$82k–$86k/yr
Full-time
bachelor degree, postgraduate degree
Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Long-term Disability Insurance, Short-term Disability Insurance, Life Insurance
Posted 42d ago
Apply by Jul 31
~40 hrs/week
Responsibilities
The specialist will research, write, and edit complex scientific information into engaging content for digital, social, and print platforms. They will also manage content through internal review processes and monitor engagement analytics to inform future communication strategies.
Requirements
Candidates must have a bachelor's degree in a relevant field and at least 4 years of professional experience in science or technical communications. Proficiency in visual content creation tools and familiarity with federal web publishing standards are highly desired.
Full job description
Overview
You are the kind of communicator who finds a hurricane forecast just as compelling as a viral social post — because you understand that both are stories, and both matter. As a Science Content & Digital Media Specialist supporting NOAA's Oceanic and Atmospheric Research (OAR), you will be embedded at a NOAA laboratory or program, providing day-to-day writing, visual content creation, and editorial support across digital, social media, and print platforms. You'll research and write news stories about cutting-edge atmospheric science, develop eye-catching graphics and videos that bring ocean research to life on Instagram and YouTube, and shepherd content through NOAA's rigorous scientific review process to make sure every word is accurate and every image is on-brand. This is a role for a creative professional with a scientific mindset — someone who can move seamlessly between a technical research summary and a 280-character social post, always keeping the audience at the center of every content decision.
FWI is expanding rapidly and has been recognized as a 2024 and 2025 Top Workplace by the Washington Post, offering excellent growth opportunities in a collaborative environment.
Work Schedule and Location:
In-person presence required at one of the following locations: Air Resources Laboratory (College Park, MD); Pacific Marine Environment Laboratory (Seattle, WA); David Skaggs Research Center (Boulder, CO); Global Fluid Dynamics Laboratory (Plainsboro, NJ); Atlantic Oceanographic and Meteorological Laboratory (Miami, FL); National Severe Storms Laboratory (Norman, OK); Great Lakes Environment Research Laboratory (Ann Arbor, MI); or NOAA SSMC3 (Silver Spring, MD)
Remote positions are expected to work in the office each Tuesday (OAR CFO-CAO office day) when based in Silver Spring, MD
Normal work hours are Monday through Friday, 8 hours per day / 40 hours per week, excluding federal holidays
Local and non-local travel may be required, including international travel; all unplanned travel must be approved in writing by the COR at least 10 calendar days in advance
Responsibilities
Explain and organize complex scientific information into communication products for OAR leadership and the workforce, demonstrating strong writing and editing skills with experience translating technical information for non-scientific audiences
Provide expert technical and scientific writing and editing for public communication products across OAR digital and print platforms, including news stories, web features, social media posts, and visual content
Research, write, and edit audience-appropriate content for online, social media, and print channels; shepherd content through internal review cycles within OAR and NOAA to ensure scientific accuracy, correct format, and appropriate style
Develop themes, schedules, and content for updates to external websites, internal Google Sites, and social media platforms
Create visual graphics, videos, and other visual materials for use across NOAA platforms
Monitor engagement analytics across digital platforms and apply insights to content strategy
Coordinate with other NOAA teams to showcase OAR mission, work, and activities across NOAA websites and partner platforms
Provide advice and recommendations to the OAR Communications Director on sensitive content issues; recommend and execute new content strategies and innovations to increase public engagement
Document workflows and maintain organized files containing data associated with content development
Qualifications
Required:
BA/BS in a technical or business discipline — Communications, Journalism, Digital Media, Science Communications, Environmental Science, or a closely related field preferred; advanced degrees or certifications may qualify for shorter periods of required experience
4+ years of professional and/or academic experience
Desired:
Demonstrated experience producing science or technical content for digital platforms, including websites, social media, and multimedia channels for a federal agency or research organization
Strong science or technical writing and editing skills; ability to translate research findings into compelling, accurate, audience-appropriate content across multiple formats and reading levels
Proficiency with visual content creation tools such as Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, or equivalent platforms; experience producing graphics, short-form video, or infographics for public audiences
Experience managing content through formal scientific or government review and approval processes
Familiarity with web content management systems (CMS) and social media scheduling platforms; experience monitoring and reporting on digital engagement analytics
Knowledge of NOAA, OAR, or federal agency web publishing standards, Section 508 accessibility requirements, and plain language guidelines
SME II candidates: demonstrated experience leading content strategy development and advising senior communications leadership on audience engagement and platform innovation
Ability to obtain and maintain a Low-risk federal security clearance
FWI is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets.
Why Join Our Team
At FWI, we place the highest importance on creating an exceptional employee experience. You'll have opportunities to achieve your career aspirations through internal promotions, professional development, and other recognition and rewards programs. Join our team and take advantage of the many benefits we offer, including:
FWI (FedWriters, Inc.) is a professional writing, research, and communications company that helps government and commercial customers develop and manage a range of projects and products. We help improve the overall quality of documents and communication materials with smooth-flowing text, clear graphics, and requirement-driven outlines.
As part of our Employee Experience, FWI emphasizes employee engagement from onboarding through staff tenure, understanding that organizations with a culture of employee engagement perform better. We encourage our teams to perform meaningfully with the belief that an exceptional employee experience will translate to an exceptional customer experience.
Check us out on Glassdoor: https://www.glassdoor.com/Overview/Working-at-FedWriters-EI_IE1910914.11,21.htm
Offices: 3975 University Dr., Fairfax, Virginia 22030, US
How many Science & Research jobs are open in Silver Spring, MD right now?
There are currently 121 open science & research positions in Silver Spring, MD listed on Clera. New openings are added daily as companies post roles.
Which companies are hiring for Science & Research roles in Silver Spring, MD?
Companies currently hiring include St. Peter's Health Partners, Adventist HealthCare, FWI (FedWriters, Inc.), Quest Diagnostics, United Therapeutics Corporation, among others. Browse the listings above to see every active employer.
Are there remote or hybrid Science & Research jobs in Silver Spring, MD?
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