Digital and Content Writer

Olgoonik is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Overview:

The Office of Legislative and Public Affairs (OLPA) is requesting a contractor to provide writing support. These services are being sought for the purpose of Writer/Editor Support for the agency.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Write and edit articles, white papers, fact sheets, blogs, press releases, web pages, and other publications on science topics of stakeholder interest, including those addressing significant or potentially controversial topics.
• Translate complex scientific and technical concepts into plain language for non-expert audiences.
• Draft and edit web content summarizing policies and guidance for proposers and awardees.
• Conduct research and factchecking, collaborating with OLPA staff, program officials, and scientists to ensure accuracy and clarity of all written products.
• Ensure all products comply with the "Plain Writing Act of 2010" and Section 508 accessibility standards.
• Develop scripts for audio and video content that clearly explain complex NSF programs, initiatives, and research findings.
• Adapt scripts for multiple audiences and channels, from students and the public to researchers, industry, NSF staff, and government officials.
• Develop scripts for audio and video content that clearly explain complex NSF programs, initiatives, and research findings.
• Adapt scripts for multiple audiences and channels, from students and the public to researchers, industry, NSF staff, and government officials.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• No supervisory duties

Education and/or Experience:

• Degree in journalism, communications or a science-related field (preferred).

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Minimum 5 years of professional writing and editing experience, developing scripts for audio and video content, including at least 3 years' experience writing about scientific technological subjects and producing scripts for science-focused content.
• Experience writing for federal agencies, scientific funders, or research-focused organizations (preferred).
• Experience writing both short- and long format content, including press releases, fact sheets, blogs, reports and webpages.
• Experience conducting research and factchecking using written sources and direct interviews with subject-matter experts or program officials.
• Ability to distill complex scientific and technical topics into clear, compelling language for diverse audiences.
• Proficiency in AP Style, plain language writing, and editing for scientific accuracy.
• Familiarity with federal communication requirements, including the "Plain Writing Act of 2010" and Section 508 compliance.
• Knowledge of search engine optimization (SEO) and answer engine optimization (AEO) principles.
• Submit two writing samples.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

Security Clearance:

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to be able to occasionally stand; walk; sit; use hands and/or fingers to handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; operate office equipment, reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop; kneel; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and or move up to 25 pounds.

Work Environment:

General office environment.

Olgoonik is an Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. As an Alaska Native corporation, Olgoonik provides hiring preference to Olgoonik shareholders, descendants, and their spouses to the extent allowed by law.