Writer and Associate Producer

Climate Central•Princeton, NJ

7d•$72,000 - $75,000•Remote

About The Position

About Climate Central Climate Central is an independent group of scientists and science translators who research and report the facts about our changing climate and how it affects people’s lives. We use science and tech to generate thousands of local storylines and compelling visuals that make climate change relevant and show what can be done about it. We address climate science, sea level rise, extreme weather, energy, and related topics. We collaborate with journalists, TV meteorologists, and other respected messengers, reaching broad audiences through local voices in the US and 150 nations. Our research and visuals appear in thousands of TV spots and tens of thousands of other news stories each year, and our impact is growing . About the Role Climate Central is seeking a media savvy writer and associate producer with experience in science communication. This person will help create reporting resources on a range of topics related to climate change impacts and solutions to help our network tell timely, relevant, and accurate stories about our warming planet. This work will take shape in writing, videos, and data visualizations, so comfort with different forms of communication is key. Reporting to the vice president for content creation, the writer and associate producer will join an interdisciplinary team of communications professionals, writers, graphic designers, scientists, and technologists and will work across programs and projects at the organization.

Requirements

Strong independent research and analytical skills, which may be grounded in a variety of disciplines including journalism, STEM, social sciences, or humanities
Able to synthesize background research and data analyses
Experience communicating complex information in written and visual formats that are accurate, clear, concise, and broadly accessible
Demonstrated experience in video production, from storyboarding and scripting to editing and publishing
Experience using video and design software, which may include Premiere Pro, InDesign, Photoshop, Riverside, and/or Canva
Demonstrated interest in climate change, environmental science, climate policy, journalism, or science communication
Ability to work effectively both independently and as a team member, with colleagues of varied backgrounds and experiences
Strong organizational skills and time management skills, including the ability to balance and advance multiple projects simultaneously

Nice To Haves

3-5 years of professional experience in science communications, either as journalist, writer, or producer
Creativity and a willingness to experiment with new datasets, platforms, technologies, and resources
Comfort working in a remote-first environment, which requires regular virtual meetings and asynchronous communication
Experience delivering work on deadline in a fast-paced, collaborative atmosphere
Fluency with Slack, G Suite, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Responsibilities

Writing and research Research and write assigned science explainer briefs for media professionals and other audiences.
Help identify and develop newsworthy topics to cover, based on media trends, available data, and established or emerging science.
Connect with appropriate subject matter experts to enhance topical research and support subsequent media engagement for briefs we publish.
Assist with writing and editing across programs and departments.
Multimedia production Co-produce and edit videos (e.g., shorts, interviews, science explainers, and webinars).
Co-develop data visualizations (e.g., charts, graphs, maps, infographics) that communicate scientific concepts and analytical results for a broad audience.
Collaborate with colleagues on content creation for social media and media engagement.
Project coordination Coordinate across teams to achieve timely completion of assigned projects.
Maintain and update internal project management tracking systems for assignments.