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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

We are searching for an experienced technical writer to join our team at the Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) at Penn State. As a technical writer, you will help to craft and publicize ARL’s mission and message to a wide variety of stakeholders.

You will join a dynamic and growing team in the Corporate Communications Office of ARL. This office creates, from concept to execution, internal and external communications; marketing; and advertising projects. We assist world-class researchers with messaging, design, illustration, videography, and technical support for their work.

This position specifically supports projects from the Materials and Manufacturing Office (MMO), one of four research offices at the laboratory. The Materials and Manufacturing Office excels at prototyping hardware and processes, and transitioning them to government and industry partners.

ARL is an authorized DoD SkillBridge partner and welcomes all transitioning military members to apply.

We’re looking for a curious, creative, and compelling writer who will help tell ARL’s story in a variety of media. If you’ve got a strong writer’s toolkit and feel at home taking complex information and making it clear, concise, and compelling, we want to hear from you. You can expect to act as ARL’s “voice” in internal and external media, both print and digital. If you’ve got experience in long- and short-form journalism, media pitching, and publication editing, we want to hear from you. While on the job, you can expect to work closely with the talented researchers and engineers within MMO to create annual reports, success stories, press releases, and other published media. You will proactively pitch story ideas, lead kickoff and update meetings, and publish content to a variety of sources, including our internal and external websites and other content management systems. You will work closely with graphic designers and marketing specialists to ensure a clear and consistent message across multiple platforms.

Position will be located at University Park, PA

Requirements include:

• Exceptional writer in a variety of media. Published samples required; please submit a link to your portfolio or other samples in your cover letter. Strong preference given to candidates with demonstrable experience in science/research writing.

• Demonstrable experience in content management systems. Preference given to those with experience in WordPress.

• Time management. We’re a busy team; we count on each other to deliver high-quality projects on time.

Preferred skills include:

• Executive messaging. We’re looking for a candidate with experience writing and editing for high-level leadership, including executive leaders.

• Content strategy. Are you confident and comfortable with creating consumable, compelling content Do you know how to seize the “right now” hot topic while still having evergreen content ready to go when needed We want to hear from you.

• Experience with both AP and Chicago Style.

• Experience writing in the sciences or in research

Education and Experience:

Minimum requirements include a Bachelor’s degree or higher plus two years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. We are looking for a creative professional who thrives in a team-based, collaborative work environment.

ARL at Penn State is an integral part of one of the leading research universities in the nation and serves as a University center of excellence in defense science, systems, and technologies with a focus in naval missions and related areas.

You will be subject to a government security investigation, and you must be a U.S. citizen to apply. Employment with the ARL will require successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen.

ARL is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion; we believe this is central to our success as a Department of Defense designated University Affiliated Research Center (UARC). We are at our best when we draw on the talents of all parts of society, and our greatest accomplishments are achieved when diverse perspectives are part of our workforce.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION on ARL, visit our web site at www.arl.psu.edu.

The pay range for this position, including all possible grades is:

$61,800.00 - $89,600.00

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Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.

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