Journalist Support Correspondent

📋 Description

• Monitor incoming journalist inquiries during assigned duty hours and provide rapid, clear responses
• Coordinate with scientist-facing team members to follow up on requests, resolve inquiries, and
• Record relevant journalist inquiry information accurately in the Salesforce database.
• Communicate with the broader inbox team to ensure consistent and seamless operations across
• Identify unusual, sensitive, or challenging correspondence and escalate questions to appropriate
• Apply sound judgment and attention to detail when handling time-sensitive journalist requests.

🎯 Requirements

• Some professional experience in journalism or media relations, or demonstrated familiarity with
• Excellent ability to communicate quickly, concisely, and clearly in written and verbal interactions.
• Strong decision-making and prioritization skills, particularly when working under tight deadlines.
• High attention to detail and the ability to maintain accurate records while managing multiple
• Interest in, experience with, or enthusiasm for science is highly desirable.
• Ability to work effectively in a remote, collaborative environment and coordinate smoothly with

🎁 Benefits

• Part-time, remote work arrangement with flexible scheduling based on operational needs.
• Up to 17 hours per week, making the role suitable for freelance journalists or professionals
• Initial compensation of $30 per hour.
• Fixed engagement period from November 1, 2026, through May 31, 2028.
• Opportunity to work at the intersection of journalism, science, and expert communications.
• Applications reviewed on a rolling basis, with selected candidates contacted for interview steps.