Visiting Scientific Outreach Specialist

AAAS

Visiting Scientific Outreach Specialist for AAAS connecting journalists to scientific expertise. Seeking bilingual experts and analyzing data to enhance media's science communication.

Posted 7/24/2026full-timeRemote • District of Columbia, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $80,000 - $90,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in scientific communication and research, with strong abilities in data analysis and relationship building within diverse scientific communities. Proficient in bilingual communication and committed to enhancing journalism through scientific rigor and ethical considerations.

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Master’s Degree Or Ph.D. In A Scientific DisciplineBilingual Communication In English And SpanishResearch Skills And Commitment To Scientific RigorData Analysis Using Tableau, Power BI, R, And/or SalesforceAbility To Build Trusting Relationships With Scientists

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Hard Skills

Data AnalysisResearch SkillsScientific CommunicationExpert RecruitmentData CleaningQuantitative AnalysisQualitative AnalysisTechnical Paper ReviewCommunication Skills AssessmentDiversity And Inclusion Commitment

Soft Skills

Relationship BuildingCollaborationIndependenceSensitivity To Ethical IssuesTime Management

Tools & Technologies

TableauPower BIRSalesforce

Industry Keywords

Scientific ExpertiseScience CommunicationJournalismDiversityEquityInclusionMedia BriefingsEvidence-Based Decision-Making

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Tableau

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Identify scientific experts from SciLine’s internal database and, when necessary, from other sources, and vet those experts’ scientific expertise and communication skills for possible referral to journalists seeking sources on deadline
As a peer-to-peer science professional, reach out to scientific experts to recruit them to participate in interviews with journalists from local and national media outlets for specific stories
Partner with SciLine’s Scientific Outreach Managers to expand SciLine’s database of experts, including through recruitment of scientific experts who are bilingual and/or who come from a diversity of personal and professional backgrounds
As time allows, help analyze quantitative and qualitative data collected by SciLine to assess the efficacy and value of its services for journalists and scientists
Depending on the skills and interests of the successful candidate and the needs of the organization, there may also be opportunities to participate in other SciLine activities, such as organizing media briefings, arranging one-on-one interviews with scientists, teaching media communication to scientists or science to reporters, or other activities.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Master’s degree or Ph.D. in a scientific discipline, in social sciences a plus
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in both English and Spanish
Excellent research skills and commitment to scientific rigor
Ability to build trusting relationships with scientists, research institutions, and scientific organizations
Ability to read, digest, and quickly extract meaning from scientific and technical papers across a wide range of scientific domains
Ability to identify and assess scientific communications skills using a diverse range of potential resources
Ability to clean, analyze, and extract conclusions from large qualitative and quantitative datasets
proficiency with Tableau, Power BI, R, and/or Salesforce a plus
Ability to balance short- and long-term deadlines simultaneously
Ability to work independently, but appreciative of collaborative inputs
Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion across the scientific and journalistic enterprises—themes central to SciLine’s mission and success
Sensitivity to social and ethical issues relevant to science, science communication, and journalism
Appreciation for SciLine’s overarching mission of enhancing journalism with scientific expertise and context and leveraging journalism in support of evidence-based decision-making.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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