Employment Type: Permanent Staff (EHRA NF) Vacancy ID: NF0008878 Salary Range: $66,000 to $76,000 Position Summary/Description: This position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement that may include a partially remote work location, consistent with System Office policy. UNC Chapel Hill employees are generally required to reside within a reasonable commuting distance of their assigned duty station. The Science Writer is a member of the College of Arts and Sciences communications team, reporting to the Associate Director for Communications. This position will have chief responsibility in covering the 12 natural science and math departments and curricula in the College, as well as the centers, institutes and programs that are part of the College’s division of natural sciences. Responsibilities include writing and editing news articles, media releases, web stories, magazine features and other editorial content that showcases the research, teaching and Carolina student experience in the sciences. In addition to working closely with other members of the College communications team, this position will collaborate with members of University Communications, UNC Research and communicators at other UNC -Chapel Hill schools as appropriate. This position will also work closely with the Senior Associate Dean for Natural Sciences and the Senior Associate Dean for Research and Innovation to assist in nominating College of Arts and Sciences faculty for awards and recognitions by researching and writing and editing nomination materials. Education and Experience: Familiarity with WordPress, AP Style and Adobe Creative Suite products. Experience with photography and videography. Three years or more of experience in writing, editing, and producing content for reputable publications and/or organizations. Essential Skills: Excellent written, oral and visual communication skills, including exceptional command of grammar, punctuation, spelling, and AP style. Experience in researching and interviewing scientists and experts on complex topics and then synthesizing and communicating that information to a range of audiences, from the general public to academic scholars. Ability to write in a variety of formats, including media releases and pitches, short- and long-form news and feature stories, social media posts and development communications. Ability to work under deadline pressure, collaborate with a team and juggle multiple projects. AA/EEO Statement: The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran.