Communications Specialist III - NOAA Programs

About the role

This role serves as a senior advisor for digital engagement and complex content development. This position is contingent upon contract award.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform strategic planning and execution; provide expert advice to leadership on sensitive social media and communications issues.
• Design and produce high-quality multimedia products (graphics, videos, data visualizations); maintain a visual information strategy plan.
• Provide expert-level technical and scientific writing and editing; manage content through multiple review cycles to ensure accuracy and clarity.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in public affairs, education, environmental studies, marine affairs, marine biology or related.
• Minimum of 5 years of demonstrated experience in high-level communications strategy and multimedia design within a NOAA mission-driven environment/contract.
• Expertise in visual information strategy, social media innovation, and the ability to translate technical scientific data into accessible public products.
• Ability to interact effectively with senior leadership and external stakeholders with a high degree of discretion and professionalism.
• Capacity to manage multiple competing deadlines in a fast-paced "quick response" environment.
• Willingness and ability to travel as needed to support events and related logistics.