DJ (McCauley) May
Science Writer & Editor
Pendleton,OR
Summary
Energetic and enthusiastic science communicator with a diligent, creative approach to content development across written, audio, and visual formats. Driven, motivated, and meticulous with a passion for translational science writing and an excellent track record of creating engaging, error-free work.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Decode 6 Content & Operations Manager
ACSESS
Madison, WI
02.2022 - Current
- Utilized exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills to create engaging, error-free content, translating complex scientific research to improve public and practitioner understanding of key agricultural themes.
- Hosted and produced the Decode 6 Podcast, including guest selection and prep, scripting, performing interviews, creating compelling show notes and copy, and distributing finished episodes.
- Coordinated, produced, and published videos from on-farm video shoots with producers in the Midwest.
- Managed operations for Decode 6, including completing market research, stakeholder interviews, brand development, web development, and content creation.
- Created and implemented a comprehensive content calendar and marketing strategy.
- Managed relationships with partnering organizations to co-create content, including developing content outlines, writing briefs and pitches, and working with reviewers and partners to finalize and publish drafts.
CSA News Science Editor/Writer
ACSESS
Madison, WI
08.2019 - 05.2022
- Edited science stories, wrote feature articles on new research, and developed content strategy and implementation for CSA News magazine.
- Interviewed members of ASA, CSSA, and SSSA to develop creative, long-form stories highlighting timely and exciting new research.
- Wrote creative copy and edited video summaries based on CSA News features.
- Crafted, coordinated, and wrote social media posts for publications department; tracked metrics and created reports for social media engagement.
- Developed freelance packages for contributing writers, managed incoming drafts and content/copy editing, and wrote quizzes for continuing education units.
- Created and wrote supplemental features for the magazine, including member-interest pieces and education columns.
- Managed and organized a monthly content calendar in the project management software “Notion,” including interview recordings, transcriptions, research, and meeting notes.
Science Writer Intern
NPR
Dover, Delaware
12.2018 - 06.2019
- Researched, reported, and wrote compelling popular science news stories relevant to local readers and listeners in Delaware.
- Completed independent writing projects and interviews played on-air for Delaware Public Media and debuted on the affiliate website, with a special emphasis on local science news and developments.
Instructor
University of Delaware
Newark, Delaware
08.2017 - 06.2019
- Developed course materials and instructed sophomore business students in public speaking theory and practice in required "Oral Communication in Business" course.
- Implemented teaching strategies and current communication practices, as well as providing sound grounding in communication theory.
- Used learning assessments to regularly monitor student understanding of class concepts and materials.
Staff Writer
The Minstrel, DeSales University
Center Valley, Pennsylvania
08.2015 - 05.2016
- Researched and investigated news stories on campus and as a correspondent in Rome, Italy
- Covered science, social, and educational issues as staff writer and photographer.
Social Media Coordinator
Vatican Radio
, Vatican City
08.2015 - 12.2015
- Served as an intern photographer and social media consultant for the Vatican special council.
- Completed research documenting media trends during the papal visit to America, as well as topics of interest during the Synod of Bishops in Fall 2015.
- Crafted social media posts and graphics for Vatican Radio social media feeds.
Education
Master of Arts - Science Communication
University of Delaware
Newark 08.2017 - 06.2019
Bachelor of Science - Biological Sciences
DeSales University
Center Valley, PA 08.2012 - 06.2016
Skills
Microsoft Office Suite
Affiliations
- Member, National Association of Science Writers (NASW) – 2020-Present
- Member, American Academy for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) - 2019-Present
- Editor & Podcast Host, Foster Writing Collective - 2021-Present
- Chair & Member, Community Building Team (ACSESS) – December 2019–Present
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the Workplace Certificate (USF), 2022
Timeline
Decode 6 Content & Operations Manager
ACSESS
02.2022 - Current
CSA News Science Editor/Writer
ACSESS
08.2019 - 05.2022
Science Writer Intern
NPR
12.2018 - 06.2019
Master of Arts - Science Communication
University of Delaware
08.2017 - 06.2019
Instructor
University of Delaware
08.2017 - 06.2019
Staff Writer
The Minstrel, DeSales University
08.2015 - 05.2016
Social Media Coordinator
Vatican Radio
08.2015 - 12.2015
Bachelor of Science - Biological Sciences
DeSales University
08.2012 - 06.2016
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