Journalist Support Correspondent

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in California, +15 more states.

📋 Description

• Oversee and promptly address incoming inquiries from journalists through SciLine’s expert matching service.

• Adhere to the service’s guidelines, policies, and procedures.

• Collaborate with team members who assist scientists to follow up on and resolve inquiries.

• Input journalist inquiry information into SciLine’s Salesforce database.

• Communicate and coordinate with the SciLine inbox team across various shifts.

• Monitor and escalate any unusual or complex journalist communications to the expert matching team.

• Report directly to SciLine’s senior scientific outreach manager.

⛳️ Requirements

• Some background in journalism or media relations, or a demonstrated understanding of the terminology and professional standards within the journalism field.

• Capability to communicate swiftly, concisely, and effectively.

• Strong decision-making abilities, particularly under tight deadlines.

• Keen attention to detail.

• Experience with, interest in, or passion for science is a significant advantage.

• Must reside in or be willing to relocate to an approved state where AAAS operates.

• Visa sponsorship is not available.

• Employment eligibility will be verified through E-Verify for newly hired employees.

• Submission of a resume and cover letter is mandatory.

🏝️ Benefits

• Flexible part-time on-call schedule with negotiable hours/shifts.

• Up to 17 hours of work per week.

• Additional work opportunities suitable for freelance or part-time journalists.

• Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities.