Our Services

  • Writing features, blogs, news releases, backgrounders, white papers, and speeches and public presentations

  • Strategic communications planning, identifying audiences, goals, objectives, and tactics to build awareness and publicize results

  • Media relations, including linking to the national and international science and general media, and building on First Light’s extensive network

  • Media training, preparing spokespeople to be advocates 

  • Newsroom planning and on-site staffing

  • Media briefings and topical roundtables 

  • Podcast/Webcast production — content production for First Light website

  • Lay-language summaries of scientific literature, media tip sheets, and news releases

  • Scientific visualizations, infographics, and end-to-end video production

  • Communications audits: analyzing current communications strategies and products for effectiveness, identifying gaps, recommending new approaches and assets, and developing an implementation plan

  • Unconventional opportunity identification, including pop-culture events, collaboration development with institutions and individuals 

  • Meeting/conference planning

  • Social media asset creation and data analytics to measure effectiveness

 

Full In-House Communications Services

For organizations seeking a dedicated and seamless communication arm, First Light Science Communications provides complete in-house solutions. This includes developing and executing comprehensive communication strategies, managing media relations, crafting compelling narratives for various platforms (e.g., press releases, articles, reports, websites), and overseeing all aspects of your public presence. We act as an extension of your team, ensuring consistent messaging and maximum impact.

Rapid Response Single Product Production

When a breakthrough demands immediate attention or a specific communication piece is needed quickly, our rapid-response service delivers. Whether it's a critical press release, an urgent scientific brief, a concise infographic, or a powerful presentation, we can quickly mobilize to produce high-quality, impactful content that effectively communicates your message.

Innovate Strategic Planning

Beyond execution, First Light Science Communications excels in strategic planning. We work closely with scientific organizations to understand their long-term goals and develop innovative communication strategies that align with their research objectives and broader mission. This includes identifying target audiences, crafting core messages, mapping out communication channels, and planning for effective outreach and engagement, both proactive and reactive. We help you anticipate communication needs and seize opportunities to amplify your impact.