Description
Kelly Government Solutions is a strategic supplier and business partner to the federal government and its key suppliers. Through our partnership with the National Institutes of Health, Kelly Government Solutions offers administrative, IT, engineering, scientific, and healthcare professionals the opportunity to work with the leading medical research center in the world. We are seeking an individual to work as a Junior Science Writer/Editor at the National Institutes of Health in Bethesda, MD. Role is estimated to support a hybrid work arrangement that includes on-site work (likely 1 day/week) at the NIH in Bethesda, MD.
This is a long-term contract position which offers:
- Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit package
- Optional health, vision, and dental plans
- Paid leave as well as 11 paid federal holidays and 401K plan.
- Access to NIH's unparalleled resources and niche scientific initiatives
- Learn more about what Kelly can do for you at https://government.kellyservices.us/
TASKS/SERVICES. The contractor shall:
(1) Research, write and edit news items for a lay audience (e.g., press releases, articles, blog posts, content for digital media), highlighting National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) research and initiatives.
(2) Review and provide comment on the scientific and technical attributes of a variety of scientific manuscripts and evaluate the manuscripts for promotion potential.
(3) Translate complex scientific information into plain language, and tailor this information for a variety of audiences and channels
(4) Disseminate information and promote NHLBI-produced products through a variety of communication channels
(5) Advise NHLBI staff members on communication opportunities, issues and strategies; work with staff to meet their communication needs
(6) Develop and implement communication plans for specific NHLBI initiatives and activities.
(7) Responds to news media inquiries, providing background information on the NHLBI research and education activities and policy positions in an accurate and timely manner, and documenting activities.
(8) Identifies appropriate NHLBI staff who can serve as resources for media, acts as intermediary when reporters request an interview or spokesperson, and advises staff on handling of media calls.
(9) Collaborates with other Institutes/Centers and/or agencies and/or grantees and their communications staff as appropriate and needed to ensure consistent and effective translation of research findings through news releases and other mechanisms.
(10) Establish and maintain regular contact with the appropriate NHLBI subject matter experts to facilitate placement of news about NHLBl-related research, to provide information in press relations policies and processes, and to obtain scientific advice and clearance for materials.
(11) Proofread all documents (drafts and final forms) for scientific and technical accuracy and completeness prior to submitting them for review and approval or acceptance.
REQUIREMENTS. The contractor ideally would have:
(1) Master's Degree in Communications, Public Health, Biology, or related discipline
(2) Strong writing and editing skills to translate information about advances in health, research, medicine, or scientific areas to various audiences
(3) Experience planning and supporting communications activities and knowledge of communications best practices and styles.
(4) Project management skills including ability to set priorities and deadlines, develop work plans, monitor progress, track issues that may impact the organization, and recommend a plan of action for communications or engagements
(5) Ability to apply a proactive approach in a deadline-oriented workplace in managing multiple and often high-priority projects with similar launch timing (e.g., website releases, division exhibit presence at conferences).
PLEASE APPLY ONLINE
When you apply, please know a Kelly Government Solutions Recruiter will review your resume and will contact you directly, if your skills and experience match the requirements of this position; a full job description can be made available at that time.
Due to the high volume of inquiries, we regret that we cannot accept phone calls. Even if you aren't contacted for this position, you are still part of our talent network. All Kelly recruiters have access to your profile, which expands your opportunities even further.
As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, short-term disability, and a transportation spending account. Visit https://www.mykelly.us/us-mykelly/perks/ for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community
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As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.
Why Kelly® Government Solutions?
Looking to connect with premier government agencies or the top 25 federal government contractors? Kelly Government Solutions partners with these organizations to create expert talent solutions that solve the world's most critical challenges. We offer a variety of full-time, project (SOW), seasonal, and surge support opportunities in science, engineering, technology, professional, and administrative support roles. Our experts will connect you to the opportunity that fits your schedule and interests and handle the details of transferring and processing all levels of security clearances. It's just another way we make the job search work for you.About Kelly
Work changes everything. And at Kelly, we're obsessed with where it can take you. To us, it's about more than simply accepting your next job opportunity. It's the fuel that powers every next step of your life. It's the ripple effect that changes and improves everything for your family, your community, and the world. Which is why, here at Kelly, we are dedicated to providing you with limitless opportunities to enrich your life—just ask the 300,000 people we employ each year.Kelly Services is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We welcome, value, and embrace diversity at all levels and are committed to building a team that is inclusive of a variety of backgrounds, communities, perspectives, and abilities. At Kelly, we believe that the more inclusive we are, the better services we can provide. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to Kelly's Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California's state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment. Kelly participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.
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