Freelance Writer

Job DescriptionBAERI’s mission is to enable a diverse set of world-class scientists and mission specialists to do groundbreaking research in Earth, environmental, and space science.Founded in 1993 and headquartered at the NASA Ames Research Park in Moffett Field, California, we are a scientist-founded research nonprofit that has supported over 350 researchers in the last 30 years and has partnered with dozens of organizations, including NASA, Stanford University, USGS, Protectores de Cuencas, and The University of Sydney. We are currently the organizational home for over 150 researchers.We are looking for a part-time, project-based writer to support our communications department while one of our team members is on leave. This is a six-month contract, with possible extension. The content you’ll be working with is wide-ranging and includes, but isn’t limited to, long-form narrative journalism, plain-language research summaries, short publicity pieces, and internal messaging. Examples of our work can be found on the News & Stories page of our website: https://baeri.org/news-stories.Responsibilities:Pitch and write pieces of a variety of length and depth that center on BAERI’s work. Collaborate with team members to select and prioritize story pitches from fellow writers. Assist in fact-checking new content. Act as second reader and periodic line-editor of colleagues’ work. Write and line edit text for intranet pages as well as periodic internal communications. Meet deadlines set by the communications team. Qualifications:Comfort writing in various styles and voices, ensuring ideas are communicated effectively to diverse audiences. ○ Ability to comprehend and translate complex concepts into plain-language summaries.○ Maintaining a clear and honest voice in all communications.○ Experience writing in the fields of space and Earth science or related disciplines is a plus, but not required.Interest in working collaboratively in a flat organizational structure, demonstrating respect for colleagues’ input and ideas. ○ Willingness to make adjustments to your writing according to editors’ notes.Strong command of the English language, meticulous attention to detail, and a passion for maintaining high editorial standards. Familiarity with and proficiency in using style manuals, such as the Chicago Manual of Style. Facility with Google Workspace. Experience with WordPress is a plus, but not required. Experience writing marketing copy is a plus, but not required. How to Apply:Please submit your resume, two contrasting writing samples (500–750 words each), and a cover letter highlighting your relevant experience and explaining why you are interested in this position to [email protected] DescriptionABOUT BAY AREA ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH INSTITUTEBay Area Environmental Research (BAER) Institute is a growing, non-profit organization dedicated to promoting and conducting research in science, particularly atmospheric and space science. Since its establishment in 1993, BAER has become well recognized nationally for its significant contributions to various fields of scientific research. BAER’s clientele include various federal government agencies, and BAER has had a long-standing collaborative relationship with NASA. The Institute’s research and program leadership activities with NASA include work with both the Earth Science and Space Science Divisions at NASA Ames Research Center in Mountain View. BAER has developed and maintained an outstanding reputation for its project management, financial reporting, and program and partnership development capabilities as well as for its resourcefulness in providing expert scientists, researchers, and support staff for mission-critical Agency projects.ABOUT BAY AREA ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH INSTITUTE Bay Area Environmental Research (BAER) Institute is a growing, non-profit organization dedicated to promoting and conducting research in science, particularly atmospheric and space science. Since its establishment in 1993, BAER has become well recognized nationally for its significant contributions to various fields of scientific research. BAER’s clientele include various federal government agencies, and BAER has had a long-standing collaborative relationship with NASA. The Institute’s research and program leadership activities with NASA include work with both the Earth Science and Space Science Divisions at NASA Ames Research Center in Mountain View. BAER has developed and maintained an outstanding reputation for its project management, financial reporting, and program and partnership development capabilities as well as for its resourcefulness in providing expert scientists, researchers, and support staff for mission-critical Agency projects.

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