Journalist Support Correspondent
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Job Location:
Washington, AR - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
The American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) seeks an On-Call Journalist Support Correspondent to join our SciLine department!
SciLine is a mission-focused team within AAAS that works to increase the amount and quality of scientific evidence in the news. This on-call temporary position will assist as needed to fill in gaps in monitoring the SciLine inbox and corresponding with reporters seeking help via SciLines expert matching service which rapidly connects journalists on deadline to scientific sources for their stories. They will report to Haley Rush Content Manager TV News.
Help us ignite the next era of science.
What Youll Do
- During on-call hours monitor for and rapidly respond to incoming journalist inquiries via SciLines expert matching service in line with the services scope policies and procedures.
- Coordinate with scientist-facing members of the expert matching team to follow up on and resolve inquiries.
- Enter data relevant to journalist inquiries into SciLines salesforce database.
- Monitor for and raise questions about irregular or challenging journalist correspondence for other members of the expert matching team.
Minimum Requirements
- Some journalism background or demonstrated familiarity with the lexicon and professional norms of the journalism industry.
Application Process
Submit aresume and cover letteroutlining qualifications and interest in the position byJanuary 2 2026. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. A Recruiter will contact you with next steps if you are selected for an interview.
The anticipated initial rate of compensation for this position is $30per hour with a term length of: February 2 2026 February 1 2027.
Any actual offer of employment reflecting the total compensation package and benefits will be made in the sole discretion of AAAS and will be based on a variety of factors including years of experience depth of experience and other relevant factors. AAAS reserves the right to amend or modify its employment benefits and compensation structure at any time.
AAAS is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sexual orientation gender gender identity national origin age disability veteran status or other protected category. AAAS uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. No visa sponsorship is available for this position.
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The American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Any unsolicited resumes sent to AAAS from a third party such as an agency including unsolicited resumes sent to an AAAS mailing address fax machine or email address directly to AAAS employees or to the AAAS resume database will be considered AAAS property. Verbal or written communications from any employee of AAAS shall not be considered binding obligations. AAAS Human Resources is the only AAAS representative authorized by AAAS enter into any employment agreements with any third party. AAAS will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume.
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About Company
The American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) is an international non-profit organization dedicated to advancing science around the world by serving as an educator, leader, spokesperson and professional association. In addition to organizing membership activities, AAA ... View more
