NORTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY Science Communicator in RALEIGH, NC

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Position Information

Posting Number PG195929TM
Position Number 06MBB40
Position Type Temporary
Essential Job Duties
The Science Communicator will support a wide range of internal and external communication activities. This position creates and edits content in collaboration with the communication team serving North Carolina Sea Grant, North Carolina Space Grant, and the Water Resources Research Institute. Primary responsibilities will include helping to develop web and print communications, assisting with reporting to meet federal requirements, and/or supporting other administrative tasks and activities.
Is Time Limited No
If Yes, Appointment Length
Wolfpack Perks and Benefits
As a Pack member, you belong here, and can enjoy exclusive perks designed to enhance your personal and professional well-being. As you consider this opportunity, we encourage you to review our Employee Value Proposition and learn more about what makes NC State the best place to learn and work for everyone.

What we offer:

  • Health Insurance for Temporary Employees
  • Enhance your career with LEAD courses
  • Attend non-revenue generating sporting events for free.

Attain Work-life balance with our Childcare discounts, Wellness & Recreation Membership, and Wellness Programs that aim to build a thriving wolfpack community.

Disclaimer: Perks and Benefit eligibility is based on Part-Time or Full-Time Employment status. Eligibility and Employer Sponsored Plans can be found within each of the links offered.
Department Information

Job City & State Raleigh, NC
Department North Carolina Sea Grant
System Information

Classification Title Temporary-Professional NonFaculty
Working Title Science Communicator
Position Information
Requirements and Preferences

Work Schedule Flexible hybrid schedule with approximately 40% remote time and 60% in-office time, all within normal business hours (8AM-5PM, Monday-Friday).
Other Work/Responsibilities
Locating images to accompany articles; researching background on policy, events, and people; conducting interviews by email, Zoom, and phone; posting online news releases and stories, adding images and hyperlinks; updating web content; formatting print products for online publication; assisting with additional products, Powerpoint presentations, other preparations for meetings, including compiling materials for events; and/or other miscellaneous requests and administrative tasks.
Minimum Experience/Education
Bachelor’s degree with professional experience on a communication team and/or in related professional settings; experience with the content/topic areas of North Carolina Sea Grant, NC Water Resources Research Institute, and/or North Carolina Space Grant.
Department Required Skills
Translating science and creating content for lay audiences; text proofing and editing; using content management systems; familiarity with MS Office and Adobe.
Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education
0.5 years experience as part of a science communication team; Masters degree in communication (or in a related field) or in a field related to the content areas for NC Sea Grant, NC Space Grant, and/or NC Water Resources Research Institute; experience with internal organization/agency reporting; video editing/production skills; creative design and layout skills; experience running social media feeds for institutions or groups.
Required License or Certification
None
Valid NC Driver's License required No
Commercial Driver's License Required No
Recruitment
Recruitment Details

Anticipated Hiring Range $19 per hour
Recruitment Dates

Job Open Date 04/20/2026
Applicant Information

Quick Link
EEO
NC State University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as an individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact 919-515-3148 to speak with a representative at the Office of Institutional Equity and Diversity.

If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or workatncstate@ncsu.edu.

Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit.

NC State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.
Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk ( - ).

  1. How did you learn of this opportunity
    • NCSU Website
    • Job Alert (automated email from our system)
    • NCSU Executive Search Services
    • Monster.com
    • CareerBuilder.com
    • InsideHigherEd.com
    • HigherEdJobs.com
    • Other Online Job Board
    • Carolina Job Finder / Employment Guide
    • Job / Career Fair
    • The Chronicle of Higher Education
    • Professional Journal
    • Print Advertisement (Newspaper / Periodical)
    • Radio / Television Advertisement
    • Professional Organization
    • Higher Education Recruitment Consortium (HERC)
    • Direct Contact from NCSU HR Representative / Recruiter
    • NCSU Employee Referral
    • Social Media (LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, Other)
    • Other
  2. If you learned about this vacancy from "other source" or "other website", please provide the source.

    (Open Ended Question)

Applicant Documents
Required Documents
  1. Resume
  2. Cover Letter
  3. Contact Information for References
Optional Documents
The Science Communicator will support a wide range of internal and external communication activities. This position creates and edits content in collaboration with the communication team serving North Carolina Sea Grant, North Carolina Space Grant, and the Water Resources Research Institute. Primary responsibilities will include helping to develop web and print communications, assisting with reporting to meet federal requirements, and/or supporting other administrative tasks and activities. Is Time Limited No If Yes, Appointment Length Wolfpack Perks and Benefits As a Pack member, you belong here, and can enjoy exclusive perks designed to enhance your personal and professional well-being. As you consider this opportunity, we encourage you to review our Employee Value Proposition and learn more about what makes NC State the best place to learn and work for everyone. What we offer: Health Insurance for Temporary Employees Enhance your career with LEAD courses Attend non-revenue generating sporting events for free. Attain Work-life balance with our Childcare discounts, Wellness & Recreation Membership, and Wellness Programs that aim to build a thriving wolfpack community. Disclaimer: Perks and Benefit eligibility is based on Part-Time or Full-Time Employment status. Eligibility and Employer Sponsored Plans can be found within each of the links offered. Department Information Job City & State Raleigh, NC Department North Carolina Sea Grant System Information Classification Title Temporary-Professional Non. Faculty Working Title Science Communicator Position Information Requirements and Preferences Work Schedule Flexible hybrid schedule with approximately 40% remote time and 60% in-office time, all within normal business hours (8 AM-5 PM, Monday-Friday). Other Work/ Responsibilities Locating images to accompany articles; researching background on policy, events, and people; conducting interviews by email, Zoom, and phone; posting online news releases and stories, adding images and hyperlinks; updating web content; formatting print products for online publication; assisting with additional products, Powerpoint presentations, other preparations for meetings, including compiling materials for events; and/or other miscellaneous requests and administrative tasks. Minimum Experience/ Education Bachelor’s degree with professional experience on a communication team and/or in related professional settings; experience with the content/topic areas of North Carolina Sea Grant, NC Water Resources Research Institute, and/or North Carolina Space Grant. Department Required Skills Translating science and creating content for lay audiences; text proofing and editing; using content management systems; familiarity with MS Office and Adobe. Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education 0.5 years experience as part of a science communication team; Masters degree in communication (or in a related field) or in a field related to the content areas for NC Sea Grant, NC Space Grant, and/or NC Water Resources Research Institute; experience with internal organization/agency reporting; video editing/production skills; creative design and layout skills; experience running social media feeds for institutions or groups. Required License or Certification None Valid NC Driver's License required No Commercial Driver's License Required No Recruitment Recruitment Details Anticipated Hiring Range $19 per hour Recruitment Dates Job Open Date 04/20/2026 Applicant Information Quick Link EEO
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