Science Communication Editor

 

Role Overview

Science Communication Editors (2x, with complementary scientific interests) coordinate the peer-review process of science communication articles, including making editorial decisions on science communication articles that are submitted to Youth STEM Matters, based on the comments given by Science Communication Reviewers. You’ll also play a key role in supporting the development of Science Communication Reviewers, and act as a first point of contact for authors of your assigned articles, enabling them to make their article the best it can be.

Approximate Time Commitment: 4-5 hours per week

In addition to what’s outlined in our What’s Involved section, in this role, you’ll…

  • Compile feedback given by Science Communication Reviewers on STEM-based projects, to make editorial decisions (decide whether an article should be published, rejected, or returned to the author to make revisions)

  • Provide support to Science Communication Reviewers to complete their assigned reviews

  • Communicate with our authors of science communication articles, keeping them updated on the progress of their submission, and supporting them to implement feedback effectively to make their project the best it can be

  • Provide feedback to Science Communication Reviewers

Don’t worry if these sounds unfamiliar right now, we’ll give you all the skills development training you need to succeed in the role!

Key Skills & Qualities

If you’ve got a real interest in using STEM to tackle global challenges, want to improve your critical thinking and build on your existing science communication skills to give young people a platform, this could be the perfect role for you! We’re looking for a range of skills and qualities in our ideal Science Communication Editor…

  • ✅ Genuine interest in STEM and Sustainable Development Goals based innovations, and willingness to keep up to date with recent developments in STEM & the SDGs

  • ✅ Able to balance high attention to detail with ‘bigger picture’ thinking, within a scientific context

  • ✅ Able to work on own initiative to formulate a decision

  • ✅ Clear written communication

  • ✅ Able to synthesise potentially conflicting information to reach a rational judgement

  • ✅ Awareness of the importance of the accessibility of science, and how inclusive science communication can be used to achieve this

  • ✅ Willing to develop an understanding of our audience

  • ✅ Ability to generate ideas or look at things from a different perspective

  • ✅ Enthusiasm for helping others and guiding our authors through the peer-review process

  • ✅ Committed to the development of Science Communication Reviewer specialists, including being able to give others constructive feedback

 

Previous Experience

For this role, we’re looking for someone who has previous experience in:

  • An interest in STEM and/or the SDGs (note that this does not need to be your primary interest or your field of study).

  • Previous experience in communicating science to others is essential.  This could include (but is not limited to): blog/magazine pieces, scientific posters, videos, podcasts and presentations.  This could include experience you have gained by publishing articles in Youth STEM Matters.

  • Leadership experience (in any context) is desirable, but not essential.

If you don’t have experience in these areas yet, joining as a Team Member could be a great option for you!

 

Apply Now!

Apply by Thursday 11th January, 5pm GMT

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