This position requires the ability to work independently yet collaboratively. An ideal candidate will have:
Typically requires a Bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, science writing, or related discipline with a minimum of three years of related experience, or a Master's degree with a minimum of 1 year of related experience, or a PhD with 0 years of related experience.
Flexible writing abilities: This position involves developing succinct statements, 900-word features, short blog posts, website text, and more on a quick-turn basis.
Strong internal and external communication skills, solid news judgment, and diplomatic skills.
Excellent copyediting skills; JPL and NASA follow the AP Stylebook.
Proven ability to meet deadlines and handle breaking news while juggling multiple projects and working with numerous stakeholders on any given project.
A combination of creativity and strong organizational abilities.
A passion to learn; knowledge of Earth science, planetary science and/or astrophysics is considered a plus.
Requirements
Experience crafting and producing online multimedia products, including video, imagery, audio, and graphics.
Knowledge of applicable JPL and NASA policies and procedures as well as government regulations.
Familiarity with navigating complex environments.
Facility with PowerPoint and Google Slides, Airtable, Microsoft365
Project management skills.
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Benefits
Vision insuranceFlexible schedule
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New ideas are all around us, but only a few will change the world. That's our focus at JPL. We ask the biggest questions, then search the universe for answers-literally. We build upon ideas that have guided generations, then share our discoveries to inspire generations to come. Your mission-your opportunity-is to seek out the answers that bring us one step closer. If you're driven to discover, create, and inspire something that lasts a lifetime and beyond, you're ready for JPL.
Located in Pasadena, California, JPL has a campus-like environment situated on 177 acres in the foothills of the San Gabriel Mountains and offers a work environment unlike any other: we inspire passion, foster innovation, build collaboration, and reward excellence.
New ideas are all around us, but only a few will change the world. That's our focus at JPL. We ask the biggest questions, then search the universe for answers-literally. We build upon ideas that have guided generations, then share our discoveries to inspire generations to come. Your mission-your opportunity-is to seek out the answers that bring us one step closer. If you're driven to discover, create, and inspire something that lasts a lifetime and beyond, you're ready for JPL.
Located in Pasadena, California, JPL has a campus-like environment situated on 168 acres in the foothills of the San Gabriel Mountains and offers a work environment unlike any other: we inspire passion, foster innovation, build collaboration, and reward excellence.
JPL's Media Communications Group, within the Communication, Legislative Affairs, and Academic Engagement Division, functions as a digital newsroom and also interacts with traditional news media and new media platforms. The Group has an exciting opportunity for an Media Relations Specialist to join their team and help respond to the growing demand to learn about JPL's missions, projects, and discoveries.
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