Technical Editor & Writer - College Of Communication And Information Sciences

Description

Technical Editor & Writer - College of Communication and Information Sciences

Non-exempt, Market Range 06

1-year, full-time, paid internship

Are you ready to launch your career in scientific & technical writing/editing and support research projects in genomic science, biomolecular characterization and imaging science, and environmental system science?

Description:

The Biological and Environmental Research Information System (BERIS) team at Oak Ridge National Laboratory is seeking a motivated recent graduate for a 1-year, full-time, paid internship to support their work in communicating cutting-edge research strategies and results emanating from U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Science programs. This is an excellent opportunity to gain invaluable professional experience. The specialist will be a full-time employee of the University of Tennessee and the position will be grant funded.

What is this job?

One year, full-time position with UT as a Technical Editor and communicator

Work with a long-standing, award-winning biological and environmental research communications team at ORNL

No science experience required. Hardcore journalism/technical writing chops a MUST.

Work within the realms of writing, editing, layout, design, production, and distribution of scientific reports, posters, infographics, websites, and exhibits

Rigorous, fast-paced, fun environment of a newsroom but with better hours and better pay

Qualifications

What You'll Be Doing:

• Managing scientific highlights for several DOE programs to include,
  • Using WordPress to collect, manage, and publish highlights
  • Preparing weekly highlights summary and status updates
  • Working with various stakeholders
• Data Research & Analysis of annual bibliographies and bibliometrics for several DOE programs to include,
  • Performing complex and specialized searches for materials using research methods and tools such as online databases, web-based resources, and other reference sources (e.g., EndNote, Scopus, Web of Science, and SciVal).
  • Creating and maintaining cohesive records from various sources.
• Supporting report production and team workflows around other content creation to include,
  • Editing to improve content structure and flow as well as ensure stylistic and brand consistency.
  • Providing quality assurance by checking facts and reviewing proofs.
  • Obtaining permissions and high-resolution versions of copyrighted images.
• Participating in professional development activities that contribute to the employee’s professional growth and development associated with job responsibilities and related career goals.

What You Will Need:

• Must have bachelor’s degree in communications, Information Sciences, or a related area (master’s degree in communications, Information Sciences, or a related area preferred)
• Motivation to advance a career in information services and technical communications.
• Ability to communicate well both orally and in writing.
• Ability to gather data, compile information, and prepare reports.
• Ability to work in an efficient organized manner and prioritize work to meet deadlines.
• Skill in industry-standard software (experience with Adobe Creative suite preferred)
• The exceptional candidate has knowledge of analytics and/or research methods through work experience or coursework

Job: Other Tech/Para-Professional
Primary Location: US-Tennessee-knoxville
Organization: Cci Research & Innovation Center
Schedule: Full-time
Job Posting: Jan 3, 2024, 12:12:10 PM