Science Content & Digital Media Specialist

Location: Hybrid, with 2–3 days onsite at the NOAA ARL Lab in College Park, Maryland, United States

Salary: $81,556.80–$85,849.26 annually, depending on experience, education, and clearance level.

Company

hirify.global provides communications and content support, including embedded support for NOAA's Oceanic and Atmospheric Research programs.

What you will do

• Translate complex scientific information into accurate, audience-appropriate communication products for OAR leadership, employees, and the public.
• Research, write, and edit news stories, web features, social media posts, and print content across NOAA platforms.
• Develop website, Google Sites, and social media themes, schedules, and content.
• Create graphics, videos, infographics, and other visual materials for NOAA platforms.
• Manage content through OAR and NOAA review cycles, ensuring scientific accuracy, format, and style compliance.
• Monitor digital engagement analytics, coordinate with NOAA teams, advise on sensitive content, and maintain organized content-development files and workflows.

Requirements

• BA/BS in a technical or business discipline; Communications, Journalism, Digital Media, Science Communications, Environmental Science, or a closely related field is preferred. Advanced degrees or certifications may qualify for shorter required experience periods.
• 4+ years of professional and/or academic experience.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Low-risk federal security clearance.

Nice to have

• Experience producing science or technical content for websites, social media, and multimedia channels for a federal agency or research organization.
• Strong science or technical writing and editing skills, including translating research findings into accurate content for different audiences, formats, and reading levels.
• Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, or equivalent visual-content tools; experience creating graphics, short-form video, or infographics.
• Experience with formal scientific or government review and approval processes.
• Familiarity with CMS platforms, social media scheduling tools, and digital engagement analytics.
• Knowledge of NOAA, OAR, or federal web publishing standards, Section 508 accessibility requirements, and plain-language guidelines.
• For SME II candidates, experience leading content strategy and advising senior communications leadership on audience engagement and platform innovation.

Culture & Benefits

• Collaborative environment with opportunities for internal promotion, professional development, recognition, and rewards.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance and life insurance.
• 401(k) plan, holiday pay, and paid time off.
• Hybrid schedule requiring 2–3 onsite days each week.