AAAS

Media Training Specialist

AAAS

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Washington • District of Columbia • Washington • United States

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Salary

💰 $90,000 - $95,000 per year

About the role

  • Deliver in-person and virtual trainings for scientists on media engagement and public communication, and for journalists on how to accurately include science in their reporting.
  • Lead the adaptation and delivery of SciLine media trainings in Spanish.
  • Collaborate on the development of new training modules and topics, including for content creators and scientists interested in joining the content creator space.
  • Help keep SciLine up-to-date on the latest research in the science of science communication, science communication training, and teaching best practices.
  • Represent SciLine and connect with potential users of our trainings at meetings and professional conferences.
  • Be cross-trained in delivery of SciLine’s other main services and serve as occasional backup for colleagues working in those areas.

Requirements

  • A master’s degree in a scientific field, including the social sciences, or equivalent professional experience and training.
  • Fluency in Spanish and English.
  • Experience in science communication training is preferred; experience communicating science with general audiences is a must.
  • Familiarity with social media platforms and the content creator ecosystem.
  • Familiarity with how journalists work and the process of journalism.
  • Willingness and ability to travel.
  • Organized and detail-oriented.
  • Strong communication and presentation skills.
Benefits
  • paid vacation leave
  • paid sick leave
  • paid holidays
  • health insurance
  • flexible spending account
  • dental insurance
  • life insurance
  • vision insurance
  • retirement benefits
  • short- and long-term disability
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
science communication trainingmedia engagementpublic communicationcontent creationjournalism process
Soft Skills
strong communication skillspresentation skillsorganizational skillsdetail-orientedcollaboration
Certifications
master’s degree in scientific field