Senior Science Podcaster Job at Lynker Corporation, Silver Spring, MD

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  • Lynker Corporation
  • Silver Spring, MD

Job Description

Overview:

The National Marine Fisheries Services (NOAA Fisheries) Office of Communications enhances public awareness of NOAA Fisheries as a trusted authority and global leader in the science and management of living marine resources and ecosystems.

Lynker Corporation is a leading provider of innovative solutions in weather and climate science. With a commitment to excellence and a passion for innovation, Lynker leverages cutting-edge technologies and scientific expertise to support the creation and delivery of improved operational weather forecasts.

As part of our ongoing growth and expansion, we are seeking a dynamic and experienced Senior Science Podscaster to join our team and support our staffing and Office of Communications . This support is needed to increase effectiveness and efficiency in communicating with target audiences, including Congress; the commercial fishing industry; the aquaculture industry; recreational fishermen; traditional media and trade outlets; agency leadership; other federal agencies or partners; scientific and academic communities; and the interested general public. Professional video podcasts are critical to supporting the agencys overall strategic communications effort.

Responsibilities:

The Duties of the Senior Science Podcaster will include the following:

Produce and prepare 24 lively, professional podcasts each year each ranging from 10-20 minutes in length for online presentations that highlight agency researchers, their areas of expertise, research results, and unique milestones and achievements.

Tasks:

  • Coordinate, script, and facilitate podcast production for the agency;
  • Develop interview questions for scientific experts that result in plain language responses;
  • Create, edit, and produce professional podcasts (typically 10-20 minutes);
  • Produce audio with clarity, richness, immersive spatial sound, well-balanced mixing, detailed fidelity, and natural lifelike quality;
  • Create short teaser promo videos for each podcast using Lumen5, Canva, or similar digital tools;
  • Transcribe podcasts, ensuring they are accessible (i.e., Section 508 compliant);
  • Research and recommend upgrades to audio recording and editing equipment;
  • Track podcast analytics.

Qualifications:

The Ideal Senior Science Podcaster will have the following:

  • BA in communications or related field;
  • 10+ years of experience producing podcasts;
  • Experience interviewing senior level executives and scientists about complex and controversial topics;
  • Experience with various types of audio recording and editing equipment;
  • Excellent writing skills and previous on-air experience;
  • Skilled in researching and processing segments for the podcast;
  • Experience producing content in an audio/video production environment
  • Excellent editorial, storytelling, and technical skills

About Lynker

Lynker is a growing, employee owned, small business, specializing in professional, scientific and technical services. Our continually expanding team combines scientific expertise with mature, results-driven processes and tools to achieve technically sound, cost effective solutions in hydrology/water sciences, geospatial analysis, information technology, resource management, conservation, and management and business process improvement.

We focus on putting the right people in the right place to be effective. And having the right people is critical for success. Our streamlined organization enables and empowers our talented professionals to tackle our customers' scientific and technical priorities creatively and effectively.

Lynker offers a team-oriented work environment, and the opportunity to work in a culture of exceptionally skilled and diverse professionals who embrace sound science and creative solutions. Lynker's benefits include the following:

  • Comprehensive healthcare for the employee at no monthly cost
  • Healthcare benefit covers medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision
  • Personal Time Off (PTO) Policy plus paid holidays
  • Highly competitive compensation plan regularly calibrated against industry and location benchmarks
  • 401(k) retirement plan with company-matching
  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) we're all company owners!
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • Employee assistance program (EAP)
  • Short- and long-term disability insurance
  • Life and accident insurance
  • Tuition assistance/Training/Workforce improvement reimbursement per year
  • Spot bonuses for exceptional performance
  • Annual Employee Recognition Awards with bonuses
  • Employee Referral Program
  • Free centralized, self-directed Learning Management System to learn at your own pace
  • Personalized career growth plans for every employee

Lynker is an E-Verify employer.

Lynker is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply.

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