Science News Editor - Shape World-Class Science Narrative

Francis Crick Institute Ltd; Greater London; Ibrido; GBP 54.000 - 66.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Generous Leave: 28 days of annualleave

Pension Scheme: defined contribution

Health & Well-being: 24/7 GP

Occupational health & mental health

Eye care vouchers

Work-Life Balance: Back-up care

Childcare support allowance

Annual leave purchase options

Crick Networks & inclusive social

Discounted gym memberships

Bike-to-work scheme

Subsidised on-site restaurant

Descrizione del lavoro

The Francis Crick Institute invites applications for a Science News Editor to shape and share the Crick’s story across print, digital and social channels. You will lead a small team, commissioning and editing high-quality science content and building relationships with scientists, funders and policymakers.

With a strong editorial judgment, you will steer The Crick magazine and drive strategic media coverage, ensuring complex biomedical research is accessible, accurate and engaging for diverse

Competenze

• A bachelor’s degree in a scientific discipline, such as biology, chemistry or physics, or equivalent experience demonstrating strong scientific understanding.
• Up-to-date knowledge and understanding of a wide range of biological science topics and trends, with the ability to understand complex biomedical research and distil it into accessible, accurate prose.
• Outstanding portfolio of scientific articles, features, campaign copy and/or public-facing communications, with a strong and sustained track record of published work across a wide range of topics and formats.
• Experience as a science journalist or editor, with strong editorial production skills, including commissioning, editing, media law awareness and running editorial workflows.
• Demonstrated ability to tailor writing styles for different audiences, from public audiences to journalists, scientists, institutional partners and major donors.
• Capability to evaluate the editorial, scientific, ethical and societal merits of a story.

Mansioni

• Develop a deep understanding of the Crick’s research, strategy and scientific direction, working closely with scientists and colleagues across the institute
• Research, write, commission and edit written content that makes complex biomedical discoveries engaging and accessible for public, media, donor, policymaker, commercial partner and scientific audiences
• Ensure our written science content upholds the highest editorial standards, including accuracy, integrity, creative flair, accessibility and inclusivity
• Oversee the writing team and collaborate with scientists, illustrators, designers, photographers and freelance writers
• Lead and develop the Crick’s News and Features webpages and related social posts and edit The Crick magazine – a twice yearly online and print publication
• Oversee the development and delivery of strategic media coverage to increase the visibility and reputation of Crick science and scientists, nationally and internationally
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Conoscenze

Editorial judgement

Scientific understanding

Storytelling

Editorial workflows

Communication

Formazione

Bachelor’s degree in a scientific discipline

Descrizione del lavoro

The Francis Crick Institute invites applications for a Science News Editor to shape and share the Crick’s story across print, digital and social channels. You will lead a small team, commissioning and editing high-quality science content and building relationships with scientists, funders and policymakers.

With a strong editorial judgment, you will steer The Crick magazine and drive strategic media coverage, ensuring complex biomedical research is accessible, accurate and engaging for diverse