Media and Outreach Specialist

🔥 13 hours ago

🌐 United States, Canada – Remote

🇺🇸 United States – Remote 🇨🇦 Canada – Remote

💵 $40 - $50 / hour

⏱ Part Time

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Convergent Research

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11 - 50 employees

🤝 Non-profit

🔬 Science

Non-profit • Science • Technology

Convergent Research is a nonprofit organization that supports the creation and operation of Focused Research Organizations (FROs). These are new types of scientific startups dedicated to tackling large-scale, coordinated projects in science and technology. The organization aims to produce high-impact public goods and drive forward technically ambitious projects led by teams of scientists, engineers, and entrepreneurs. Convergent Research operates with a focus on achieving pre-specified, quantifiable technical milestones within finite-duration projects. It is supported by significant funding from notable entities, including investment by influential figures in the science and tech communities.

📋 Description

• Plan and publish regular content for MOTHRA’s Instagram, X, LinkedIn, and YouTube Shorts accounts • Develop accessible and engaging updates about construction, scientific publications, and other project milestones • Write and publish concise, image-rich news and blog posts for the MOTHRA website • Use social media content to direct audiences to longer-form content on the website • Source, organize, and prepare photographs, short videos, astronomical images, and other visual content provided by the team • Develop occasional newsletter content, including email distribution if a subscriber list is established • Support preparation, organization, and distribution of press releases with the team and partner organizations • Develop a monthly communications plan based on upcoming project activities and priorities • Maintain lightweight tracking of published content, media coverage, engagement, and audience growth • Consult team members to ensure technical content is accurate and sensitive information is handled appropriately • Produce occasional longer-form YouTube videos approximately 8–10 minutes in length • Support collaborations with science, astronomy, astrophotography, or filmmaking content creators • Coordinate podcast, interview, and other media opportunities • Prepare background information, summaries, quotes, and image packages for journalists and partner press offices

🎯 Requirements

• Demonstrated experience creating science, nature, or technology content for public audiences through social media, web, video, broadcast, education, or similar channels • Strong writing and editing skills, with ability to translate technical material into clear, accurate, and engaging content • Practical experience sourcing or creating visual content, completing basic video editing, and publishing content across web and social media platforms • Excellent communication, time management, and organizational skills • Ability to plan and manage a regular content schedule independently • Sound judgment about when to work independently and when to consult the project team regarding technical or sensitive material • Enthusiasm for astronomy, science communication, and the night sky • Education or professional experience in science communication, communications, journalism, education, content creation, or a related field • Familiarity with astrophotography and the astrophotography community • Experience communicating astronomy or other areas of scientific research • Experience working with journalists, press offices, press releases, or media embargoes • An established network or presence in astronomy-focused media or content creation • Involvement in astronomy clubs, public outreach, or education • Experience working in a start-up or start-up-like environment

🏖️ Benefits

• Flexible working hours and location • Remote work arrangement • Baseline commitment of approximately 16 hours per week, with possibility of additional hours around major milestones • Competitive compensation of USD $40 to 50 per hour, adjusted based on experience and location • Initial one-year term with possibility of extension