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Alaska Fisheries and Marine Science Job Board
Please direct questions to: internships@sfos.uaf.edu
Opportunities focused on Alaskan ResourcesCommunications Specialist
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| Qualifications | Bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, English, or marine science and a proven track record in communications with at least three years of experience in communicating science to public audiences. Experience interpreting ocean science, consulting with scientific investigators, and translating research findings for appropriate audiences. Knowledge of science communication principles, media, and public education techniques. Advanced knowledge of common web editing tools, social media, internet resources, system management on server-client systems, communications software, and networking solutions. Proficiency in MS Office, Dreamweaver/Contribute, web content-management systems, iMovie, Photoshop, Bridge, Final Cut, MediaPro and HTML preferred. A positive attitude and ability to work well in a small team environment, capacity to multi-task, superior writing and communication skills, and a strong interest in the marine sciences also preferred. |
| Description | Position Description: The North Pacific Research Board (NPRB) in Anchorage sponsors research relating to the fisheries or marine ecosystems in the North Pacific Ocean, Bering Sea, and Arctic Ocean, and is seeking a skilled science communicator to fill the full-time, exempt position of Communication Specialist. This position will help to implement NPRB’s communication and outreach programs, specifically:
• Participate in website revision planning and implementation and transfer information to new sites • Write web stories for all NPRB websites related to ecosystem projects and regular science programs; track and report on website metrics • Implement and maintain social media presence • Write and/or edit and proofread research stories, project synopses, research summaries, calendars, reports and other content as needed • Work with outside design consultant and NPRB staff to develop and maintain organized, searchable in-house image library, using cataloging software such as MediaPro o Develop and monitor system for off-site digital upload of annual photo contest entries into NPRB photo library system o Collect and organize images from researchers to accompany research stories in print and online o Input and organize metadata for existing and new image files. Work with NPRB staff and stakeholders to keep tags, keywords and other elements related to files up-to-date and searchable o Coordinate, oversee and log all photo library usage, insuring proper credit is given and making others aware of potential copyright issues • Coordinate the annual photo contest • Edit YouTube style videos and set up and maintain NPRB YouTube Channel • Set up and staff NPRB displays at science and educational conferences • Assist with planning and hosting communication workshops at the annual Alaska Marine Science Symposium and educational professional development workshops • Other related duties as requested The Communication Specialist will work in the Anchorage office under the supervision of the Communication and Outreach Director, and will work closely with the science team and Science Director. |
| Contact | Cindy L. Ecklund, Nora Deans or Francis Wiese |
| URL | www.nprg.org |
| cindye@alaskasealife.org | |
| Phone | 907-224-6895 |