We are seeking a highly skilled Communications Specialist to provide expert strategic support for agency-wide communications, leading the execution of multimedia strategies and cross-platform visual consistency. This role serves as a senior advisor for digital engagement and complex content development. This position is contingent upon contract award.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform strategic planning and execution; provide expert advice to leadership on sensitive social media and communications      issues.
• Design and produce high-quality multimedia products (graphics, videos, data visualizations); maintain a visual information      strategy plan.
• Provide expert-level technical and scientific writing and editing; manage content through multiple review cycles to ensure      accuracy and clarity.

• Bachelor’s degree in public affairs, education, environmental studies, marine affairs, marine biology or related. 
• Minimum of 5 years of demonstrated experience in high-level communications strategy and multimedia design within a NOAA mission-driven environment/contract.
• Expertise in visual information strategy, social media innovation, and the ability to translate technical scientific data into accessible public products.
• Ability to interact effectively with senior leadership and external stakeholders with a high degree of discretion and professionalism.
• Capacity to manage multiple competing deadlines in a fast-paced "quick response" environment.
• Willingness and ability to travel as needed to support events and related logistics.

Compensation: Competitive salary and benefits package commensurate with experience.

If you are a motivated individual with a passion for continuing your work with NOAA, we want to hear from you!

@Orchard is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply, regardless of race, gender, age, disability, or other protected characteristics.