This position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement that may include a partially remote work location, consistent with System Office policy. UNC Chapel Hill employees are generally required to reside within a reasonable commuting distance of their assigned duty station.
The Science Writer is a member of the College of Arts and Sciences communications team, reporting to the Associate Director for Communications. This position will have chief responsibility in covering the 12 natural science and math departments and curricula in the College, as well as the centers, institutes and programs that are part of the College's division of natural sciences. Responsibilities include writing and editing news articles, media releases, web stories, magazine features and other editorial content that showcases the research, teaching and Carolina student experience in the sciences.
In addition to working closely with other members of the College communications team, this position will collaborate with members of University Communications, UNC Research and communicators at other UNC-Chapel Hill schools as appropriate. This position will also work closely with the Senior Associate Dean for Natural Sciences and the Senior Associate Dean for Research and Innovation to assist in nominating College of Arts and Sciences faculty for awards and recognitions by researching and writing and editing nomination materials.
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