Florida Sea Grant is seeking a Science Communicator to join its Communications team.
This position will be responsible for the development of written material that builds awareness of the Sea Grant program and UF-based faculty, and helps effectively communicate our science to target audiences with the goal of improving the understanding of coastal and marine issues in Florida. This position will be responsible for developing and preparing a variety of science-based written content such as news releases, newsletter articles, scripts, blogs, social media posts, impact and accomplishment statements and the like. The writing should convey scientific information in a neutral manner, refraining from advocacy or recommendations. This position will need to conduct interviews and collect information from various sources, perform copywriting and editing, and have an attention to detail. This position will work with internal and external PR teams to promote topical content.
Duties include developing articles and press releases promoting faculty research and various projects and programmatic events, pitching content to partners and media, producing content for regular communications products in support of peer-reviewed articles and other publications produced by faculty, producing impact and accomplishment statements through impactful and engaging storytelling, mentoring student interns in science writing and communications and providing assistance with associated scholarships and competitions.
The position is to be employed by the University of Florida, Florida Sea Grant’s host institution. Requirements and other details are available in the online posting: https://explore.jobs.ufl.edu/en-us/job/523669/science-communicator
Applications will close Dec. 10, 2022. Applicants must apply through the University of Florida, and include a cover letter, resume, writing sample and list of references.
Florida Sea Grant (FSG) is a university-based program that supports research, education and outreach to conserve coastal resources and enhance economic opportunities for the people of Florida. The program is a partnership between the State University System of Florida, the State of Florida, and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Outreach programs are delivered in conjunction with UF/IFAS Extension and coastal counties of Florida.
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