Posted On: December 7, 2023
Fellowship
Media Organization:Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute
Company Description
We look for new ways to use technology to help accelerate progress in ocean science and resource management. We value asking hard questions, posing new problems, taking big risks, and learning from failure to inform our work. We strive for revolutionary change over incremental progress in ocean science.
Job Description
Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute
MBARI Science Communication Fellowship
This two-year position plays a critical role as part of MBARI’s Science Communication Team and also works with the Video Lab and the Monterey Bay Aquarium (MBA) video and social media teams.
The Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute (MBARI) invites early career professionals with a passion for science communication and multimedia storytelling to apply for our unique marine science focused fellowship. This two-year communications fellowship provides a rare opportunity to report on advances in ocean science, technology, and conservation and gain real-world experience while working collaboratively with MBARI scientists, engineers, and science communicators.
We are looking for a skilled multimedia content creator who cares deeply about telling inclusive science, technology, and conservation stories, has a creative and team-oriented spirit, and a passion for finding ways to engage new and diverse audiences. Recent graduates with experience or an interest in ocean exploration and research, climate change, and the protection and restoration of marine biodiversity will find the fellowship particularly rewarding.
The fellowship is designed to provide broad exposure to the research, education, and outreach efforts at MBARI and the Monterey Bay Aquarium (MBA). The fellow will report to the Science Communication and Content Manager and join MBARI’s SciComm Team, which is made up of scientists and communicators. The fellow will also collaborate closely with MBA’s content teams located in Pacific Grove. The fellow will contribute at both a strategic and tactical level to MBARI’s ongoing outreach activities and campaigns. They will collaborate with the MBARI team as they create videos, news stories, press releases, social media posts, live video streams, infographics, animations, and projects with MBA. The position is based at MBARI’s facility in Moss Landing, California, and currently offers the option of a hybrid work schedule.
The fellow will have the opportunity to go to sea aboard MBARI’s research vessels and will also have access to MBARI’s one-of-a-kind video library with more than 28,000 hours of underwater footage captured by our remotely operated vehicles. The ideal candidate would start in July of 2024.
The mission of MBARI is to advance marine science and engineering to understand our changing ocean. The mission of MBA is to inspire conservation of the ocean.
Bachelor’s degree is required. A focus on multimedia journalism or science communication is preferred.
Familiarity with video editing programs such as Adobe Premiere Pro and/or Final Cut Pro X is highly preferred. Experience creating social media content and engagement on new or emerging social media platforms is also preferred.
Application deadline: Monday, February 5, 2024
First year—$67,000 annually
Second year—$70,000 annually
MBARI is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. MBARI considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or covered veteran status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
EOE
MBARI Welcomes Diversity
To Apply
Application requirements:
• Curriculum vitae
• Cover letter: As part of the cover letter, candidates are asked to include a personal
statement summarizing goals for the fellowship, details of relevant classes and work experience, and links to work samples. Please highlight why this opportunity would be a good fit with your career goals.
Please submit your application material by e-mail to jobs@mbari.org, or by mail to the below address, or by fax to (831) 775-1659.
MBARI
Jessica Chapman
Job Code: SciComm2024
7700 Sandholdt Road Moss Landing, CA 95039