Science Media Producer

The role

This person will create technical and scientific content in written, video, and graphical formats for internal and external audiences. They will collaborate with leaders, exploration teams, and technology teams to communicate stories about projects, science, and technology.

What you will do

• Manage the creation of video, written works, and graphics to tell stories
• Work with leaders to identify high-priority story opportunities
• Interview scientists and geologists to produce narrative arcs
• Oversee video production from pre-production to post-production
• Source and manage vendors world-wide
• Create technical figures and graphics with support from the graphic design team
• Write, edit, and provide feedback on reports, case studies, social media, and presentation scripts
• Advise internal staff on scientific presentations
• Travel to events and work sites to direct field shoots and scientific interactions

Required qualifications

• Ability to understand technical information and turn it into compelling stories for non-expert audiences
• Strong writing and storytelling skills across a variety of formats, including social media
• Proficient executor with a keen eye for design details and editorial judgment
• At least 5 years experience in a scientific or technical multimedia creation role for a public-facing brand or organization, or an equivalent combination of education and work experience
• Intellectual curiosity and eagerness to learn about mineral exploration and geology
• Excitement about joining a fast-growing early-stage company and comfort with a dynamic work environment
• Keen to figure out how to best achieve business objectives
• A valid passport
• Willingness to travel to Mingomba (Zambia) or at an exploration site around the world

Nice to have

• Proficiency in industry-standard graphic design, video editing and/or video production tools such as Premiere Pro, After Effects, Descript, Illustrator, and Figma
• Experience in sourcing, hiring, and managing vendors for video; including filming, voiceover, and video editing/animation

Benefits

• Equity
• 401k matching

Before you apply

• Only applicants who submit a portfolio will be considered
• All candidates must be legally authorized to work in one of the following countries: United States, Canada, and UK

About the company

KoBold is the leading scientific mineral exploration, mine development, and technology development company. Their goal is to turn mineral exploration into a repeatable science by integrating artificial intelligence, human intelligence, and new technology.