Science Editor

SelectScience; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading digital content provider in the UK is seeking a skilled individual for an editorial role focused on enhancing global scientific engagement. You will create diverse content and manage communications to support sales and sponsorships. Ideal candidates have a relevant degree and experience in scientific publishing. The position offers hybrid working and an excellent benefits package.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Hybrid working

25 days holiday + BH

Qualifications

• At least two years of business experience, ideally in publishing.
• Experience in commercial publishing.
• Proven success in attracting users to content.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver an editorial/marketing plan to grow membership.
• Increase industry awareness of SelectScience.
• Manage content and communications.

Skills

Scientific qualification

Science writing

Understanding of laboratory technology

Strong resilience

Above average organization

Education

Degree in Life Sciences, Biomedical Science, or Analytical Chemistry

Tools

LinkedIn

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At SelectScience we are accelerating science by connecting scientific communities with trusted solutions. We produce and publish high-quality digital content and deliver content marketing solutions, whilst also informing scientists about the best products and technologies in their field through the power of peer-to-peer recommendation and reviews.

We are an essential resource for laboratory scientists and clinicians to help promote their products, with an expert team to make this happen. Our Headquarters is near Bath and Bristol, and we are an established brand with 25 years of experience as the leader in online scientific publishing.

We support hybrid working here at SelectScience, with up to 2-days a week in our Corston office (for this reason will are only considering candidate based in the UK, and close proximity to Corston, Bath).

The Role - Scope

An exciting opportunity to deliver an editorial strategy aimed at growing global scientific engagement. The role involves creating diverse content—news, articles, videos, webinars—and managing communications to support sales and sponsorships. Candidates must have a degree in Life Sciences, Biomedical Science, or Analytical Chemistry, with at least two years of business experience, ideally in publishing. Strong communication, creativity, and organizational skills are essential. The position includes occasional international travel and offers excellent benefits. A passion for science, digital publishing, and improving global health is key to success in this role.

Key Responsibilities

• Developing and delivering an editorial/marketing plan to grow scientist and clinician membership and engagement, to enable sales and sponsorship opportunities
• Increasing industry awareness of SelectScience and develop a network of scientist, society and manufacturer contacts
• Developing and managing content and communications (original news stories, expert articles, video interviews, product reviews, buying guides, webinars, email newswires, show reports and others)
• Managing marketing activities for increasing membership and engagement
• Attend international conferences and exhibitions, visit institutes and science organizations, support sales visits to sponsors.

Experience & Qualifications

• Scientific qualification – e.g. Life Science, Analytical Science, Biomedical Science or similar (to at least degree level).
• Science writing and/or content production
• Understanding of laboratory technology, topics and trends.
• Understanding of the importance of professional social platforms such as LinkedIn to network and build personal and professional brand.
• Strong resilience and stress management skills
• Above average organization and planning skills
• Previously worked for a scientific publisher
• PhD
• Experience communicating with online audiences.
• Proven success of attracting users to content.
• Experience in commercial publishing
• Ability to influence and collaborate with others.
• Experience generating user generated content and developing partnerships with external clients
• Product marketing or marketing experience and/or content production.
• Strong existing LinkedIn profile in the clinical science field

A few reasons why you will love this job:

• Great potential for professional growth and development
• Hybrid working, a competitive salary, and a comprehensive benefits package, including contributory pension, private medical insurance, up to 10% performance bonus (100% discretionary, and subject to company performance)
• Friendly and fun culture
• 25 days holiday + BH

Our team has an infectious drive for success, to exceed goals and customer expectations. The SelectScience culture promotes creativity, exquisite service, kindness, fun and energy. SelectScience is winner of The Queen’s Award 2021 for Enterprise: International Trade.