Writer and Associate Producer

About Climate Central

Climate Central is an independent group of scientists and science translators who research and report the facts about our changing climate and how it affects people’s lives. We use science and tech to generate thousands of local storylines and compelling visuals that make climate change relevant and show what can be done about it. We address climate science, sea level rise, extreme weather, energy, and related topics. We collaborate with journalists, TV meteorologists, and other respected messengers, reaching broad audiences through local voices in the US and 150 nations. Our research and visuals appear in thousands of TV spots and tens of thousands of other news stories each year, and our impact is growing.

About the Role

Climate Central is seeking a media savvy writer and associate producer with experience in science communication. This person will help create reporting resources on a range of topics related to climate change impacts and solutions to help our network tell timely, relevant, and accurate stories about our warming planet. This work will take shape in writing, videos, and data visualizations, so comfort with different forms of communication is key. Reporting to the vice president for content creation, the writer and associate producer will join an interdisciplinary team of communications professionals, writers, graphic designers, scientists, and technologists and will work across programs and projects at the organization.

Key Responsibilities

Writing and research

• Research and write assigned science explainer briefs for media professionals and other audiences.
• Help identify and develop newsworthy topics to cover, based on media trends, available data, and established or emerging science.
• Connect with appropriate subject matter experts to enhance topical research and support subsequent media engagement for briefs we publish.
• Assist with writing and editing across programs and departments.

 Multimedia production

• Co-produce and edit videos (e.g., shorts, interviews, science explainers, and webinars).
• Co-develop data visualizations (e.g., charts, graphs, maps, infographics) that communicate scientific concepts and analytical results for a broad audience.
• Collaborate with colleagues on content creation for social media and media engagement.
   

Project coordination

• Coordinate across teams to achieve timely completion of assigned projects.
• Maintain and update internal project management tracking systems for assignments.

Required Skills and Experiences

• Strong independent research and analytical skills, which may be grounded in a variety of disciplines including journalism, STEM, social sciences, or humanities
• Able to synthesize background research and data analyses
• Experience communicating complex information in written and visual formats that are accurate, clear, concise, and broadly accessible
• Demonstrated experience in video production, from storyboarding and scripting to editing and publishing
• Experience using video and design software, which may include Premiere Pro, InDesign, Photoshop, Riverside, and/or Canva
• Demonstrated interest in climate change, environmental science, climate policy, journalism, or science communication
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as a team member, with colleagues of varied backgrounds and experiences
• Strong organizational skills and time management skills, including the ability to balance and advance multiple projects simultaneously
   

Preferred Skills and Experience

• 3-5 years of professional experience in science communications, either as journalist, writer, or producer
• Creativity and a willingness to experiment with new datasets, platforms, technologies, and resources
• Comfort working in a remote-first environment, which requires regular virtual meetings and asynchronous communication
• Experience delivering work on deadline in a fast-paced, collaborative atmosphere
• Fluency with Slack, G Suite, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Compensation: The expected base salary range for this position is $72,000-75,000. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Climate Central offers generous benefits including:
 

• Medical benefits
• Dental/ Vision benefits
• More than 7 weeks of paid vacation and holidays available annually
• 12 weeks of paid family leave
• 401k with up to 12% matching
• Partial college tuition for children of employees who qualify

 Location and employment eligibility:

This position can be mostly remote, in accordance with Climate Central organizational policy. Presence at headquarters or other U.S.-based locations is required for periodic team and organizational meetings, events and convenings. Climate Central’s headquarters are in Princeton, NJ. Candidates must be eligible for employment in the United States.

 Equity and EEO language: Climate Central strongly encourages diverse candidates to apply. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and as such do not discriminate against any applicant for employment or employee on the basis of race, color, religious creed, gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other classification protected by applicable discrimination laws.

How To Apply: Please apply via this link. We are reviewing applications as they are received and may begin interviews before the posting closes. The position will close once we have reached a strong pool of candidates, so we encourage interested applicants to apply early and no later than April 14 at 5 pm ET.
 

Please note that our application process requires the submission of a resume and the completion of four questions tailored to the position. We are intentionally not asking for a cover letter, so please do not include one with your application. 

 When including your education history in your resume, please remove the name of your school from your resume. You may leave your degree (e.g., “B.A. Communication”), but please remove any undergraduate or graduate school names. This is one part of our effort to assess candidates against the essential qualifications for this role and to mitigate bias in the decision making process.