Mori Associates
Science Technical Writer - Editor III
Mori Associates, Southern Md Facility, Maryland, us, 20697
MORI is seeking a Science Technical Writer Editor for Goddard Spaceflight Center Office of Communications to lead the development of compelling news stories, feature articles, blog posts, and multimedia scripts in support of the NASA Enterprise Multimedia and Integrated Technical Services (eMITS) contract. eMITS is the Agency’s enterprise-level contract creating and delivering multimedia and technical communications through the use of the internet, digital platforms, and IT management for NASA’s Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO) and Office of Communications (OCOMM). From photographing rocket launches and recoveries, to producing NASA TV segments, to information technology management, to using social media to share NASA’s message, eMITS integrates services for NASA IT and provides NASA’s communication to the outside world. Come join us in support of NASA’s mission to inspire the world through information and discovery.
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JOB DESCRIPTION / FUNCTIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
The successful candidate will translate complicated science into compelling blog posts, video scripts, podcast scripts, news releases, feature articles, social media content, web copy, and be a reliable source for copy- editing products. The right individual will help us expand our communication capabilities providing solid journalistic storytelling ability with the capacity to create engaging, creative online content. The ideal candidate should have a proven track record of producing pieces that increase engagement. A high level of creativity and solid editorial judgement, combined with the ability to distill complex concepts and data into absorbing content is required for this position. The ability to use metrics analysis and engage with current NASA events, science, and research trends to write compelling material is vital to this role. The successful candidate must be detail-oriented, collaborative, and committed to meeting tight deadlines.
• Heliophysics Content Development: Lead the creation of compelling news stories, feature articles, blog posts, and multimedia scripts that align with and enhance heliophysics communications campaigns.
• Collaboration with Heliophysics Leadership: Work closely with Heliophysics leadership to identify key messages and develop communication products that effectively convey these messages to the public and scientific community.
• Event Leadership: Organize and execute press events and media workshops, ensuring that they effectively communicate complex heliophysics concepts to a diverse audience.
• Advanced Research and Analysis: Engage in in-depth research and analysis on heliophysics topics, leveraging this information to enrich and inform written and multimedia content.• Media Relations: Act as a key liaison for media inquiries, providing expert responses and facilitating a clear understanding of heliophysics research and discoveries.
• Mentorship and Guidance: Offer mentorship and guidance to early career writers, fostering their professional growth and enhancing their science communication skills.
Remote, hybrid, and onsite positions the employee bears travel costs to nearest NASA Center for badging and issue of NASA IT equipment.
EDUCATION AND PREVIOUS WORK REQUIREMENTS:
Minimum Requirements:
EDUCATION AND PREVIOUS WORK REQUIREMENTS:Minimum Requirements:• 4-year degree in Science Communications and/or Technical Writing and Editing.8 years of Professional Experience• Experience crafting feature stories on complex topics and making them engaging for general audiences.• Knowledge of Social Media content best practices, including copy writing.• The successful candidate must be detail-oriented, collaborative, and committed to meeting tight deadlines.
Proficient in Microsoft Office 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Lync, Teams, OneNote, One Drive), SharePoint, and Box.
Preferred Qualifications:• Preference will be given to those with previous NASA or Government writing experience as well as a strong writing portfolio, bachelor’s degree and relevant work experience.• Experience using Adobe Creative Suite• Track record of producing pieces that increase engagement, creating successful social media strategies.
Salary Range: 73K to 90K, based on exp.
MORI is an EEO/AA/Disability/Vets Employer and complies with E-Verify.
MORI shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.
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Ready to make your application Please do read through the description at least once before clicking on Apply.
JOB DESCRIPTION / FUNCTIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
The successful candidate will translate complicated science into compelling blog posts, video scripts, podcast scripts, news releases, feature articles, social media content, web copy, and be a reliable source for copy- editing products. The right individual will help us expand our communication capabilities providing solid journalistic storytelling ability with the capacity to create engaging, creative online content. The ideal candidate should have a proven track record of producing pieces that increase engagement. A high level of creativity and solid editorial judgement, combined with the ability to distill complex concepts and data into absorbing content is required for this position. The ability to use metrics analysis and engage with current NASA events, science, and research trends to write compelling material is vital to this role. The successful candidate must be detail-oriented, collaborative, and committed to meeting tight deadlines.
• Heliophysics Content Development: Lead the creation of compelling news stories, feature articles, blog posts, and multimedia scripts that align with and enhance heliophysics communications campaigns.
• Collaboration with Heliophysics Leadership: Work closely with Heliophysics leadership to identify key messages and develop communication products that effectively convey these messages to the public and scientific community.
• Event Leadership: Organize and execute press events and media workshops, ensuring that they effectively communicate complex heliophysics concepts to a diverse audience.
• Advanced Research and Analysis: Engage in in-depth research and analysis on heliophysics topics, leveraging this information to enrich and inform written and multimedia content.• Media Relations: Act as a key liaison for media inquiries, providing expert responses and facilitating a clear understanding of heliophysics research and discoveries.
• Mentorship and Guidance: Offer mentorship and guidance to early career writers, fostering their professional growth and enhancing their science communication skills.
Remote, hybrid, and onsite positions the employee bears travel costs to nearest NASA Center for badging and issue of NASA IT equipment.
EDUCATION AND PREVIOUS WORK REQUIREMENTS:
Minimum Requirements:
EDUCATION AND PREVIOUS WORK REQUIREMENTS:Minimum Requirements:• 4-year degree in Science Communications and/or Technical Writing and Editing.8 years of Professional Experience• Experience crafting feature stories on complex topics and making them engaging for general audiences.• Knowledge of Social Media content best practices, including copy writing.• The successful candidate must be detail-oriented, collaborative, and committed to meeting tight deadlines.
Proficient in Microsoft Office 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Lync, Teams, OneNote, One Drive), SharePoint, and Box.
Preferred Qualifications:• Preference will be given to those with previous NASA or Government writing experience as well as a strong writing portfolio, bachelor’s degree and relevant work experience.• Experience using Adobe Creative Suite• Track record of producing pieces that increase engagement, creating successful social media strategies.
Salary Range: 73K to 90K, based on exp.
MORI is an EEO/AA/Disability/Vets Employer and complies with E-Verify.
MORI shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.
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Are you authorized to work lawfully in the United States for MORI Associates? *Will you now or in the future require MORI Associates to commence (sponsor) an immigration case in order to employ you (for example, H-1B or other employment-based immigration case)? This is sometimes called sponsorship for an employment-based visa status. *Have you ever worked for MORI Associates before? *If yes, when did you leave?Did you have an Interview for a position at MORI? *Have you ever been discharged or forced to resign from any previous place of employment? *What date are you available for employment? *Are you currently employed? *What is your desired salary? *Is there anything else you'd like us to know about you?The following questions are entirely optional. To comply with government Equal Employment Opportunity and/or Affirmative Action reporting regulations, we are requesting (but NOT requiring) that you enter this personal data. This information will not be used in connection with any employment decisions, and will be used solely as permitted by state and federal law. Your voluntary cooperation would be appreciated. Learn more .Invitation for Job Applicants to Self-Identify as a U.S. VeteranA “disabled veteran” is one of the following:
a veteran of the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service who is entitled to compensation (or who but for the receipt of military retired pay would be entitled to compensation) under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs; ora person who was discharged or released from active duty because of a service-connected disability.
A “recently separated veteran” means any veteran during the three-year period beginning on the date of such veteran's discharge or release from active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval, or air service.An “active duty wartime or campaign badge veteran” means a veteran who served on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service during a war, or in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized under the laws administered by the Department of Defense.An “Armed forces service medal veteran” means a veteran who, while serving on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service, participated in a United States military operation for which an Armed Forces service medal was awarded pursuant to Executive Order 12985.I IDENTIFY AS ONE OR MORE OF THE CLASSIFICATIONS OF PROTECTED VETERAN LISTED ABOVEI AM NOT A PROTECTED VETERANI DON’T WISH TO ANSWER
Voluntary Self-Identification of DisabilityVoluntary Self-Identification of Disability Form CC-305OMB Control Number 1250-0005Expires 04/30/2026Why are you being asked to complete this form?We are a federal contractor or subcontractor. The law requires us to provide equal employment opportunity to qualifiedpeople with disabilities. We have a goal of having at least 7% of our workers as people with disabilities. The law says wemust measure our progress towards this goal. To do this, we must ask applicants and employees if they have a disabilityor have ever had one. People can become disabled, so we need to ask this question at least every five years.Completing this form is voluntary, and we hope that you will choose to do so. Your answer is confidential. No one whomakes hiring decisions will see it. Your decision to complete the form and your answer will not harm you in any way. If youwant to learn more about the law or this form, visit the U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Federal Contract CompliancePrograms (OFCCP) website at www.dol.gov/ofccp .How do you know if you have a disability?A disability is a condition that substantially limits one or more of your “major life activities.” If you have or have ever hadsuch a condition, you are a person with a disability.
Disabilities include, but are not limited to:Alcohol or other substance usedisorder (not currently usingdrugs illegally)Blind or low visionCancer (past or present)Cardiovascular or heartdiseaseCeliac diseaseCerebral palsyDeaf or serious difficultyhearingDiabetesDisfigurement, for example,disfigurement caused by burns,wounds, accidents, or congenitaldisordersEpilepsy or other seizure disorderGastrointestinal disorders, for example,Crohn's Disease, irritable bowelsyndromeMental health conditions, for example,depression, bipolar disorder, anxietydisorder, schizophrenia, PTSDMissing limbs or partially missing limbsMobility impairment, benefiting from theuse of a wheelchair, scooter, walker,leg brace(s) and/or other supportsNervous system condition, for example,migraine headaches, Parkinson’sdisease, multiple sclerosis (MS)Neurodivergence, for example,attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder(ADHD), autism spectrum disorder,dyslexia, dyspraxia, other learningdisabilitiesPartial or complete paralysis (anycause)Pulmonary or respiratory conditions, forexample, tuberculosis, asthma,emphysemaPlease check one of the boxes below:
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