Science Communications Lead

About REV Ocean

REV Ocean exists to protect and restore ocean systems. REV its 195-meter research and expedition vessel is an extraordinary addition to the global philanthropic fleet - uniting scientists policymakers and innovators where decisions about the ocean need to be made. Our work is anchored in marine protected areas and extends to marine plastic pollution training the next generation of ocean scientists and ocean literacy for decision-makers. Founded in Oslo Norway in 2017 REV Ocean is a team of 100 and growing. Learn more at

The Role

TheScience Communications Leaddrives REV Oceans science communications translating complex ocean science into clearengagingand credible content for media partners policymakersfundersand the public.
Working closely with REV Oceans Science and Communications teams the roleidentifiesand develops compelling stories from scientific missionsresearchand partnerships across editorial digital media and public engagement channels.

Reporting to theCommunications Director the role sets the science communications strategy editorialdirectionand priorities. It serves as the specialist communications interface for REV Oceans science program ensuring that what happens in the laboratories at sea and across the science program reaches and resonates with the people who need to hear it.

This is a hands-on position combining deep scientific understanding with excellent writing storytelling and multimedia communication skills.

This is ahybrid role combining remote work with regular collaboration at REV Oceans HQ inFornebu Norway. International travel andsignificant timeonboard REV during selected science missions will be.

Key relationships

The role works closely with REV OceansScience and Science Operations teams vessel crew Mission Teams Onboard Media Coordinator external scientists and research partners and communications and creative agencies.

Working within agreed scientific priorities the Science Communications Lead develops the communications strategy briefs and editorial direction for science missions. The role provides briefs and editorial direction to the Onboard Media Coordinator who supports execution at sea through content capture production coordination media studio operations and asset management.

Key responsibilities

• Develop REV Oceans science communications plan in line with organisational impact and communications priorities

• Set editorial priorities communications themes and storytelling approaches across the science program

• Identify compelling stories findings and people across missions research and partnerships

• Develop communications plans for missions publications milestones and announcements

• Ensure science communications are accurate accessible engaging and consistent with REV Oceans voice and mission

• Translate complex research into compelling stories for non-specialist audiences across written digital and multimedia formats

• Write and develop articles interviews web content reports presentations and other materials

• Develop science content for digital and social channels with the wider Communications team

• Interview scientists and support them in communicating their work effectively to diverse audiences
  

• Develop concepts and briefs for photography video animation infographics and other visual storytelling formats

• Work with agencies and creative specialists to deliver high-quality content

• Work with Science and Science Operations teams to identify communications opportunities around upcoming missions

• Develop mission communications briefs storylines and content requirements ahead of each deployment

• Brief and provide editorial direction to the Onboard Media Coordinator for content capture and production

• Join selected science missions where additional communications support is required

• Coordinate communications around significant findings publications and mission milestones

• Support scientists and partners with media engagement presentations events and public engagement activities

• Build relationships across the ocean science community to strengthen REV Oceans reach and impact

Qualifications and experience

• Strong scientific understanding combined with exceptional communication and storytelling skills
• A background in science science communication journalism or a related field
• Strong understanding of scientific research methods and complex scientific topics
• Excellent English is required. Portuguese and/or Spanish language skills are an advantage as is an interest in developing communications for multilingual and international audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to translate complex science for non-specialist audiences
• Experience across editorial digital and multimedia content
• Strong interviewing presentation and public speaking skills
• Experience working effectively with scientists researchers and creative specialists
  

We particularly welcomescientists who have moved into communications or journalism as well asexperienced science journalists or communicators. Experience in ocean science marine researchclimateor conservation is an advantage.

Personal qualities

• Intellectually curious with a genuine interest in science discovery and the ocean
• Excellent editorial judgement with an instinct for finding the compelling story in complex scientific work
• Credible and thoughtful able to build trust with scientists partners and colleagues across disciplines
• Proactive and self-directed comfortable taking an idea from opportunity through to execution
• Collaborative and generous bringing out the best in scientists colleagues and creative partners
• Rigorous and accurate with strong attention to detail and respect for scientific integrity
• Creative and solutions-oriented always looking for engaging new ways to communicate science and its relevance
• Adaptable and resilient comfortable working in a fast-moving international environment including extended periods onboard REV
• Flexible and adaptable in a developing organization

We offer

• Opportunity to work with great people in a hugely innovative arena to create real impact
• Opportunities for growth and development access to learning resources
• A diverse and inclusive internationally-minded working environment
• Open andfriendlycompanyculture
• Flat structure with direct access to decision makers on the department level
• Competitive salary and benefits (including pension plans insurance health care and more)
• Access to an outstanding privatemedicalclinicfreestaffedgym andattractive newoffices
• Subsidized lunch
• All the tools you need to be productive

Application deadline: 8September 2026

For questions regarding the position please contact:

Director of Communications:

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