Landsat Communications Specialist

1 month ago

Sioux Falls, South Dakota, United States KBR Full time

Title:

Landsat Communications Specialist

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Around here, we define the future.

But we at KBR we share one goal: to improve the world responsibly as a company of innovators, thinkers, creators, explorers, volunteers, and dreamers.

KBR is seeking a Landsat Communications Specialist to join its Communications and Outreach (C&O) team on the Technical Support Services Contract (TSSC) at the United States Geological Survey (USGS) Earth Resources Observation and Science (EROS) Center near Sioux Falls, South Dakota.

Satellite imagery documents changes to the Earth's surface, and scientists use this data to assist land managers when making decisions for public benefit. The right candidate for this position will have advanced experience in preparing stories and headlines for online distribution and social media platforms and be fluent with content management systems to keep our websites fresh.

Our dynamic work environment requires collaboration, creativity, and a professional and enthusiastic attitude. The candidate chosen will work together with team members, scientists and engineers to generate story ideas, write articles, craft video scripts, and collaborate on graphics and animations needed to make a story engaging for the public.

Education: BA in Communications, Journalism, Remote Sensing, Geography, or closely related discipline

Experience: 5 years recent and relevant experience

Essential Job Functions:

  • Navigate and translate between technical and journalistic writing styles for a public audience
  • Research, write, review, and edit written and visual communication products that increase the understanding of the USGS Landsat Mission and Landsat Science Products
  • Help maintain the accuracy and relevancy of the USGS Landsat Missions Web Site and social media platforms
  • Monitor remote sensing science news and track major Earth events for consideration in various print and online platforms
  • Work closely with team members to identify EROS and C&O project priorities

Desired Skills and Abilities:

  • Technical Skills:
    • Journalistic interviewing and copywriting skills
    • An eye for visual storytelling in written and video products
    • Knowledge of GIS techniques, remote sensing principles, and related science applications
    • Experience curating, packaging, and managing layers of content to reach audiences of all levels
    • Experience editing and publishing web content via a content management system
    • Highly proficient skills with Microsoft Office; video and audio editing experience a plus
  • Soft Skills:
    • Ability to work and communicate effectively with teammates, managers, and others
    • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including effective questioning, listening, and presentation skills
    • An appreciation for and interest in science, specifically Earth Science
    • Motivated to gain a broad understanding of the USGS EROS mission
    • Self-starter with an ability to multi-task

WORK LOCATION

This position supports a team anchored in Sioux Falls, SD and is offered as a hybrid work environment.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Three years of continuous residency in the US for issuance of a Government Security credential
  • The candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a national agency check and background investigation after hire to obtain a badge for government facility access and user account.

KBR partners with several other companies to fulfill its requirements as a government contractor. The selected subcontracting companies align their benefits as closely as possible to those above.

KBR Benefits​

KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, or flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development.​

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Inclusion and Diversity at KBR​

At KBR, we are passionate about our people, sustainability, and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a more inclusive and diverse company. That commitment is central to our team of team's philosophy and fosters an environment of real collaboration across cultures and locations. Our individual differences and perspectives bring enhanced value to our teams and help us develop solutions for the most challenging problems. We understand that by embracing those differences and working together, we are more innovative, more resilient, and safer. We Deliver – Together. ​

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