Junior Science Editor (12 month contract) Sudbury, East of England, England
Job description
Technology Networks (a LabX Media Group Company) is looking for a Junior Science News Editor to help increase news coverage and engagement with our growing readership. Based in the UK, the Junior Science News Editor will source relevant news releases, develop relationships with key contacts and help the editorial team cover breaking science news.
The successful candidate will have a real passion for science with strong verbal and written communication skills. They will be self-motivated and able to set priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment while working as part of a team as well as independently with minimum supervision. They must have a keen interest in scientific web communication and be able to create successful relationships with key organizations around the world. A desire to learn about the latest scientific breakthroughs and techniques is critical to the role.
Why work for LabX Media Group?
Employee health matters! Comprehensive benefits, employee assistance programs, paid time off!
We have flexible work schedules! We want you to feel comfortable structuring your days in a way that works for you.
Comfortable workspace! Home or office - we want to foster collaboration, creativity, innovation. Therefore, making a flexible policy fits our diverse workforce.
We appreciate your hard work! Employee recognition, bonuses, career growth, and much more. Appreciation is highly important to the LabX Media Group’s culture.
We believe in work hard/play hard! We encourage team socials and our online “water-cooler” group chat with colleagues to step away from the day-to-day and have some laughs.
We believe in diversity and inclusion! Our open-door policy makes all employee inclusive partners and help prevent and remove systemic barriers.
We care about our community! Being a business in a small town, we give back to our community regularly through sponsorships, donations, and community involvement.
Responsibilities:
- Work with the in-house news team to source science news releases
- Post news on Technology Networks website using the in-house content management system
- Establish relationships with academic institutions, vendor companies and PR agencies
- Create and maintain a database of press contacts
Experience:
- This is an entry-level role that would be ideal for a recent graduate looking to take their first steps in science media.
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in biochemistry, biology or related science
Technical Skills:
- Scientific background
- Demonstrable editing skills
- Understanding of content sourcing
- Social media savvy (a benefit)
About Us:
Technology Networks is an internationally recognized online scientific news publication that provides focused, high-quality coverage of analytical chemistry, life sciences, drug discovery and neuroscience. Attracting over 1 million users every month, we are proud to be one of the most visited publications in the sector.
LabX Media Group’s brands and product solutions deliver trusted, timely and deep information across print and digital products to empower our customers and advance their research. LMG is a leading worldwide science publishing company that delivers meaningful industry content and integrated marketing solutions for the scientific community.
Help scientists make the world better!
Application Procedure:
This position is based in our UK office located in Sudbury, Suffolk, UK. The ideal candidate would be from the surrounding area and be comfortable with commuting.
LabX Media Group is an enthusiastic equal opportunity employer. We celebrate multiple approaches and points of view. Diversity drives innovation: so, we foster a culture where difference is valued. We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion and welcome applications from everyone!
Reasonable adjustments are available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request when contacted for an interview. We thank all candidates for applying. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
