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Science Communication Specialist

University of New Hampshire
Durham, NH Full Time
POSTED ON 5/13/2024
Summary

Operating Title
Science Communication Specialist

Long Classification Title
Communication Information Specialist II

Campus Location
Durham

Department
UNH Marine Sciences and Ocean Engineering Students

Summary of Position
New Hampshire Sea Grant (NHSG) seeks a Communication Information Specialist II to support its communications program and serve as its ‘Science Communication Specialist.’ The Science Communication Specialist is the lead content creator for NHSG, a joint program of the University of New Hampshire and NOAA’s National Sea Grant College Program. NHSG works to enhance our relationship with the coastal environment to sustain healthy ecosystems, economies, and resilient and inclusive communities.

From initial concept to post-production, the Science Communication Specialist generates creative and innovative digital and print content (photo, video, writing, graphics, web) in order to maximize the impact and visibility of Sea Grant-supported activities for diverse target audiences. Effective storytelling is central to NHSG’s communications strategy and goals. Reporting to NHSG’s Assistant Director for Communications, the Science Communication Specialist must demonstrate strong written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills and possess a clear understanding of audience identification and engagement. The ideal candidate will be comfortable working in a wide variety of settings: campus, lab, field, dockside, and aboard vessels. Some travel and coverage of evening/weekend events is to be expected.

Acceptable minimum level of education
Bachelor's

Acceptable minimum years of experience
2 years

Additional Job Information

Posting Number
PS4624FY24

Other minimum qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree preferably in communications, journalism, science, or related fields.
  • 2 years of work experience that demonstrates effectiveness in media, science communication, marketing, outreach, digital design, or related fields.
  • Strong written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.
  • Comfortable communicating science-related topics, often for non-science audiences and the public.
  • Advanced skills/specialization in digital photography and videography to produce compelling photo/video content (Adobe Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, Lightroom, Photoshop)
  • Proficiency with graphic design (InDesign, Canva), web content management systems (Drupal, Squarespace), and/or data visualization (ArcGIS, ESRI StoryMaps)
  • Experience managing social media accounts, particularly Instagram, Facebook, Twitter/X, YouTube, and LinkedIn.
  • Self-starter who is willing to seek out content ideas, establish collaborative relationships, and work independently.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects at a given time and to meet deadlines productively and accountably.
  • Excited to learn new things and build a portfolio with the position.

Additional Preferred Qualifications
  • Awareness of and interest in local and regional coastal, marine, and environmental topics.
  • Experience reading and summarizing research results, interviewing scientific investigators in various settings, and translating research findings to the appropriate clientele.
  • Knowledge of proofreading, editing, branding, and appropriate style guides.
  • Familiarity with digital accessibility, captioning, etc.
  • Team-oriented, open-minded, adaptable, and creative individual.

Salary Information
Salary is complemented by a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental, retirement, tuition, and paid time off.

Quicklink for Posting
https://jobs.usnh.edu/postings/61085

Percent Time Information (FTE)
1.00

Grade
18

EEO Statement

The University System of New Hampshire is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access/Affirmative Action employer. The University System is committed to creating an environment that values and supports diversity and inclusiveness across our campus communities and encourages applications from qualified individuals who will help us achieve this mission. The University System prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or marital status.



Institution Information
The University of New Hampshire is an R1 Carnegie classification research institution providing comprehensive, high-quality undergraduate and graduate programs of distinction. UNH is located in Durham on a 188-acre campus, 60 miles north of Boston and 8 miles from the Atlantic coast and is convenient to New Hampshire’s lakes and mountains. There is a student enrollment of 13,000 students, with a full-time faculty of over 600, offering 90 undergraduate and more than 70 graduate programs. The University actively promotes a dynamic learning environment in which qualified individuals of differing perspectives, life experiences, and cultural backgrounds pursue academic goals with mutual respect and shared inquiry.
The UNH Diversity Resource Guide with information and programming available in the seacoast area, New Hampshire, and the region can be found here: https://www.unh.edu/hr/diversity-resource-guide

Posting Details

Posting Date
05/09/2024

Open Until Filled
Yes

Closing Date

Posting Open to Internal Candidates Only?
No

Interested Internal Candidates Exist?
No

Job Category
Salaried Staff (Exempt)

Appointment Type
Grant Funded

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