Marketing & Communications Associate

Job Title: Marketing & Communications Associate

About the Role

• This is an occasional position (<20 hrs/wk) within an active, creative, and strategic team.
• Work hours are flexible.
• This position can support either a fully remote or hybrid work environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with SELab team members, scientists, and project members from missions and projects with IPAC involvement.
• Define and create a vision for communications campaigns to engage and inform the general public and/or the science community, utilizing vision, strategic planning skills, technical acumen, and science knowledge.
• Develop and implement campaigns across various platforms: digital communications, social media, multimedia, and more.
• Plan, develop, and create campaigns around science content themes and educational experiences, leveraging experience with evolving social media platforms.
• Develop multimedia products for science education, outreach, and communications, incorporating graphics, live-action/interview videos, and animations to visually communicate complex scientific ideas.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Science communications experience for technical and general public audiences.
• Multimedia development and general graphic design.
• UI/UX development.
• Knowledge of Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign, Final Cut Pro, or other similar tools.
• Experience and demonstrated success on social media platforms, including brand development, platform architecture design, and content creation, utilizing best practices and strategies.
• Ability to receive feedback.
• Ability to work both independently and in a close-knit team environment.

Qualifications

• Degree in space studies and/or science communication.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with NASA Astrophysics missions and research.
• Ability to multitask and work independently on non-routine, complex projects.
• Experience working with scientists to develop content for the general public.
• Strong teamwork, collaboration, verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated creativity and problem-solving capabilities.
• A passion for science communication.

Hiring Range

$39.25 - $45.50 Per Hour