Essential Functions:

The AIP Media Services Division is seeking a Jr. Science Writer to support the Media Services Project Manager in the coordination, production, and dissemination of press releases and other media services products to enhance the awareness and media coverage of AIP journals and the AIP Member Societies and their conferences among the national and international media. The ideal candidate will be an individual contributor and will work independently under limited supervision. He/she will manage and navigate multiple projects within media services with minimal support and will build relationships within and across teams delivering key technical content to influence stakeholders.

 

AIP's Media Services division works with scientific societies, universities, and publishers to bring newsworthy research findings to the attention of the national and international media and the public.

 

 

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a field of science or journalism/communications/English and 1- 3 years’ experience in writing and editing news articles about science is required.
• Demonstrated interest in and ability to write about the physical sciences and other branches of science, technology, engineering and mathematics for the nonscientist public.
• Possess knowledge of AP style.
• Ability to use content management systems and apply web standards.
• Ability to work on site with team.
• Good writing and editing skills, communications skills and news sense.
• Proficiency in Microsoft software - Word, Excel & PowerPoint.

 

The Institute offers an outstanding benefits package and opportunities to learn and advance. We are located in College Park, MD, close to the Metro Green line.
 

[Company Details & Benefits]
The American Institute of Physics offers excellent benefits including medical, dental, vision, retirement, tuition assistance, on-site fitness center, and metro access.  Learn more at www.aip.org 

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