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Reuters Institute for the study of journalism is looking for a digital journalist.
The position is fixed-term until 31 December 2025 and is offered on a full time basis, ideally starting from January 2023.
applications deadline: 09/01/23
https://reutersinstitute.politics.ox.ac.uk/job-vacancies
Reuters Institute for the study of journalism is looking for a digital journalist.
The position is fixed-term until 31 December 2025 and is offered on a full time basis, ideally starting from January 2023.
applications deadline: 09/01/23
https://reutersinstitute.politics.ox.ac.uk/job-vacancies
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Alzheimer's Research UK
Science Communications Officer (Media)
https://www.cloudonlinerecruitment.co.uk/alzheimersresearchuk/VacancyDetails.aspx?FromSearch=True&MenuID=&VacancyID=352
Vacancy pack: https://www.alzheimersresearchuk.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Vacancy-Pack-Science-Communications-Officer-Media.pdf
circa £32,000
closing 15 January 2023
The Science Communications Officer (Media) will help increase awareness of Alzheimer’s Research UK in the media, and in direct-to-public activities to raise the profile of ARUK’s brand, promote the charity’s expertise and help raise more funds for dementia research. The role plays an important part in developing ARUK’s brand as an expert charity that is seeking to transform the lives of people with dementia through research.
The role forms part of the Science Communications team, a multifaceted group that plays a crucial role in helping make dementia research accessible and inspiring to the public across a range of output channels, including social media and our website; the national, regional and trade media. The team also plays a crucial support role to all of our fundraising activities through the provision of public and donor-ready content relating to our research activities that will inspire support of our work.
This is a challenging, creative and busy role with a focus on increasing awareness of Alzheimer’s Research UK in the national and regional media across the UK, as well as specialist and consumer titles as appropriate.
To apply you'll need to create an online account and upload CV / covering letter. Here's ARUK's main vacancies page with this vacancy, and others, in context: https://www.cloudonlinerecruitment.co.uk/alzheimersresearchuk/Vacancy.aspx and their main landing page for jobs: https://www.alzheimersresearchuk.org/about-us/work-for-us/jobs/
Science Communications Officer (Media)
https://www.cloudonlinerecruitment.co.uk/alzheimersresearchuk/VacancyDetails.aspx?FromSearch=True&MenuID=&VacancyID=352
Vacancy pack: https://www.alzheimersresearchuk.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Vacancy-Pack-Science-Communications-Officer-Media.pdf
circa £32,000
closing 15 January 2023
The Science Communications Officer (Media) will help increase awareness of Alzheimer’s Research UK in the media, and in direct-to-public activities to raise the profile of ARUK’s brand, promote the charity’s expertise and help raise more funds for dementia research. The role plays an important part in developing ARUK’s brand as an expert charity that is seeking to transform the lives of people with dementia through research.
The role forms part of the Science Communications team, a multifaceted group that plays a crucial role in helping make dementia research accessible and inspiring to the public across a range of output channels, including social media and our website; the national, regional and trade media. The team also plays a crucial support role to all of our fundraising activities through the provision of public and donor-ready content relating to our research activities that will inspire support of our work.
This is a challenging, creative and busy role with a focus on increasing awareness of Alzheimer’s Research UK in the national and regional media across the UK, as well as specialist and consumer titles as appropriate.
To apply you'll need to create an online account and upload CV / covering letter. Here's ARUK's main vacancies page with this vacancy, and others, in context: https://www.cloudonlinerecruitment.co.uk/alzheimersresearchuk/Vacancy.aspx and their main landing page for jobs: https://www.alzheimersresearchuk.org/about-us/work-for-us/jobs/
University of Cambridge
Cancer Research UK Cambridge Institute
Communications Coordinator
https://www.jobs.cam.ac.uk/job/38738/
Contract Type: Full Time
Salary: £30,502-£36,386
Ref Number: SW34712
Deadline: 8 January 2023
Working within the new Brand and Communications team, the successful candidate will be responsible for developing content for the website and social media channels, providing editorial support, leading the CRUK CI’s public engagement and outreach program, and supporting internal communications.
This new and varied role will involve:
- developing content for the department’s website and social media channels.
- developing and leading the Institute’s public engagement and outreach activities.
- supporting internal communications through newsletters, intranet improvements, and staff events.
- providing editorial support, and contributing ideas for content development.
- coordinating the reporting of analytics for website and social channels to ensure content is working within the current communications strategy.
To be considered for this position you will have:
- experience of translating complex information into engaging copy for a wide range of audiences.
- an eye for detail and the ability to produce high-quality, accurate copy to tight deadlines.
- the ability to create compelling content for digital channels, including web, emails, and social media.
- experience of delivering projects involving multiple stakeholders.
- knowledge of a broad range of communications disciplines.
- excellent planning and organisation skills with the ability to manage a large number of tasks to multiple deadlines.
- excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build effective relationships.
- the ability to develop creative and engaging public outreach and engagement opportunities.
Cancer Research UK Cambridge Institute
Communications Coordinator
https://www.jobs.cam.ac.uk/job/38738/
Contract Type: Full Time
Salary: £30,502-£36,386
Ref Number: SW34712
Deadline: 8 January 2023
Working within the new Brand and Communications team, the successful candidate will be responsible for developing content for the website and social media channels, providing editorial support, leading the CRUK CI’s public engagement and outreach program, and supporting internal communications.
This new and varied role will involve:
- developing content for the department’s website and social media channels.
- developing and leading the Institute’s public engagement and outreach activities.
- supporting internal communications through newsletters, intranet improvements, and staff events.
- providing editorial support, and contributing ideas for content development.
- coordinating the reporting of analytics for website and social channels to ensure content is working within the current communications strategy.
To be considered for this position you will have:
- experience of translating complex information into engaging copy for a wide range of audiences.
- an eye for detail and the ability to produce high-quality, accurate copy to tight deadlines.
- the ability to create compelling content for digital channels, including web, emails, and social media.
- experience of delivering projects involving multiple stakeholders.
- knowledge of a broad range of communications disciplines.
- excellent planning and organisation skills with the ability to manage a large number of tasks to multiple deadlines.
- excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build effective relationships.
- the ability to develop creative and engaging public outreach and engagement opportunities.
www.jobs.cam.ac.uk
Communications Coordinator - Job Opportunities - University of Cambridge
Communications Coordinator in the Cancer Research UK Cambridge Institute at the University of Cambridge.
MOOC - four-week massive open online course
How explanatory journalism informs and engages audiences
Organized by the Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas
from January 16 to February 12, 2023
You will learn techniques and formats for adding background and context to the news to help readers make sense of the daily outpouring of news, as well as to fight misinformation.
https://journalismcourses.org/course/explain_this_explanatory_journalism/
How explanatory journalism informs and engages audiences
Organized by the Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas
from January 16 to February 12, 2023
You will learn techniques and formats for adding background and context to the news to help readers make sense of the daily outpouring of news, as well as to fight misinformation.
https://journalismcourses.org/course/explain_this_explanatory_journalism/
Journalism Courses Knight Center
Explain this! How explanatory journalism informs and engages audiences - Journalism Courses Knight Center
Welcome to the Knight Center's new MOOC, "Explain This! How explanatory journalism informs and engages audiences"!
How to create data visualization for blind audiences.
https://reutersinstitute.politics.ox.ac.uk/blind-news-audiences-are-being-left-behind-data-visualisation-revolution-heres-how-we-fix
https://reutersinstitute.politics.ox.ac.uk/blind-news-audiences-are-being-left-behind-data-visualisation-revolution-heres-how-we-fix
Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism
Confronting journalism's data viz accessibility problem
BBC journalist Johny Cassidy researched how newsrooms could make charts and graphs more accessible to blind audiences.
Curious about the trend that will define what's next for journalism in 2023?
https://reutersinstitute.politics.ox.ac.uk/journalism-media-and-technology-trends-and-predictions-2023
https://reutersinstitute.politics.ox.ac.uk/journalism-media-and-technology-trends-and-predictions-2023
Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism
Journalism, media, and technology trends and predictions 2023
This year's report looks into the business prospects for media companies, how they are exploring TikTok, audio products and generative AI.
University of Cambridge -Public Engagement and Communications Assistant Deadline: 24 January 2023❗
Salary: £25,798 - £31,362 per annum (pro rata for part-time)
Contract type: Permanent, full time or part-time (minimum 25 hours per week)
Location: Cambridge, UK (office-based at MRC LMB, possibility of some hybrid working could be considered)
About the role:
The MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology (LMB) is a leading institute for biological research. We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated individual to contribute to the public engagement and communications activities at the LMB.
Working with colleagues in the Public Engagement team, you will support the development of public engagement activities by members of the LMB, delivery of events such as the upcoming public LMB Open Day and host tours for visiting groups. You will coordinate our flagship school outreach programme, the Microscopes4schools Competition, and facilitate work experience placements. You will support engagement within LMB, helping to build capacity for public engagement amongst our scientists and support staff.
You will be a key member of the LMB News team, drafting and editing articles on LMB science and staff successes, posting on institute social media channels, supporting development of new video and graphical content, and coordinating media visits to the institute.
For full details and to apply: https://www.jobs.ac.uk/job/CWH051/public-engagement-and-communications-assistant-operations-group-public-engagement-lmb-2033
Application deadline: 24 January 2023
Interviews: 7-10 February 2023
Salary: £25,798 - £31,362 per annum (pro rata for part-time)
Contract type: Permanent, full time or part-time (minimum 25 hours per week)
Location: Cambridge, UK (office-based at MRC LMB, possibility of some hybrid working could be considered)
About the role:
The MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology (LMB) is a leading institute for biological research. We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated individual to contribute to the public engagement and communications activities at the LMB.
Working with colleagues in the Public Engagement team, you will support the development of public engagement activities by members of the LMB, delivery of events such as the upcoming public LMB Open Day and host tours for visiting groups. You will coordinate our flagship school outreach programme, the Microscopes4schools Competition, and facilitate work experience placements. You will support engagement within LMB, helping to build capacity for public engagement amongst our scientists and support staff.
You will be a key member of the LMB News team, drafting and editing articles on LMB science and staff successes, posting on institute social media channels, supporting development of new video and graphical content, and coordinating media visits to the institute.
For full details and to apply: https://www.jobs.ac.uk/job/CWH051/public-engagement-and-communications-assistant-operations-group-public-engagement-lmb-2033
Application deadline: 24 January 2023
Interviews: 7-10 February 2023
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"Science Editing Handbook"
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Stage di 6 mesi: rimborso spese di 600 euro, mensa aziendale gratuita, pc aziendale, smart working per 2 giorni a settimana.
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Tirocinio extra-curricolare in redazione scientifica presso il gruppo Mondadori a Milano
Stage di 6 mesi: rimborso spese di 600 euro, mensa aziendale gratuita, pc aziendale, smart working per 2 giorni a settimana.
Richiesta laurea in Matematica, Fisica o Biologia e conoscenza lingua inglese.
(vedi allegato)
Per inviare la propria candidatura contattare il master all'indirizzo: scicomm@unitn.it
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Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism
This podcast startup offers free training to dozens of African investigative journalists
Alibi Investigations is mentoring 130 reporters and developing more than 20 shows on Nigeria, Mozambique, Zambia and South Sudan.
📍JOB ALERT: EJR-Quartz is currently hiring a space community manager to support our communications team for ESA in Paris. You will be based at the ESA Headquarters in Paris and, therefore, candidates must be eligible to live and work in France (holding an EU passport or residence permit/work permit for the EU).
Position: Space community manager
Closing date: 15 February 2023 at 12:00 CET
Starting date: 1 April 2023 (not a joke)
Salary: 3500-3800 EUR gross for a full-time position, depending on experience
Location: Paris, France
Questions and applications: vacancy@ejr-quartz.com
Position: Space community manager
Closing date: 15 February 2023 at 12:00 CET
Starting date: 1 April 2023 (not a joke)
Salary: 3500-3800 EUR gross for a full-time position, depending on experience
Location: Paris, France
Questions and applications: vacancy@ejr-quartz.com
Explore Digital News Report 2022 checking out data from your country or exploring the interactive and building your own chart
https://reutersinstitute.politics.ox.ac.uk/digital-news-report/2022/interactive
https://reutersinstitute.politics.ox.ac.uk/digital-news-report/2022/interactive
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📍Paid internships at the ESO Supernova Planetarium & Visitor Centre, near Munich. Applications are now open and full information can be found here https://recruitment.eso.org/ (see "ESO Supernova Internship").
The internships, which have a duration of six months, are paid. ESO offers a monthly allowance of 600 EUR and pays for accommodation (rent and bills) in a shared apartment near ESO's headquarters. ESO also covers the costs of a return flight from/to the intern's home station.
The internship would provide a great opportunity for anyone looking to gain experience in face-to-face science commuication activities, in a busy science centre. The successful candidates will have the chance to present planetarium shows, lead guided tours and deliver other hands-on activities.
The position requires good communications skills (oral and written) in both English and German. You should be comfortable having a conversation about astronomy in both languages.
The internships, which have a duration of six months, are paid. ESO offers a monthly allowance of 600 EUR and pays for accommodation (rent and bills) in a shared apartment near ESO's headquarters. ESO also covers the costs of a return flight from/to the intern's home station.
The internship would provide a great opportunity for anyone looking to gain experience in face-to-face science commuication activities, in a busy science centre. The successful candidates will have the chance to present planetarium shows, lead guided tours and deliver other hands-on activities.
The position requires good communications skills (oral and written) in both English and German. You should be comfortable having a conversation about astronomy in both languages.
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We are happy to announce Admission Open for 2023-2024!
Check our website for information
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Check our website for information
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📍JOB: Research Associate to join IETI project in the Museum für Naturkunde Berlin (MfN)
IETI aims to further promote the transfer between science and society and to contribute to the environmental and societal impact of the Museum für Naturkunde Berlin (MfN). The project uses a combination of participatory, impact and Public Engagement approaches to maximise the quality, efficiency and impact of MfN's Public Engagement initiatives.
The Research Associate will support the project in the management of research and impact-related tasks, including the development of methods and tools for impact assessment, data management and analysis, as well as the interpretation and communication of project results. Deadline: 24.03.2023 https://jobs.museumfuernaturkunde.berlin/jobposting/6c199c1bbbf1a4863f3b91a0be4902c0d71d513d0
For further information on the application procedure, please contact recruiting@mfn.berlin.
IETI aims to further promote the transfer between science and society and to contribute to the environmental and societal impact of the Museum für Naturkunde Berlin (MfN). The project uses a combination of participatory, impact and Public Engagement approaches to maximise the quality, efficiency and impact of MfN's Public Engagement initiatives.
The Research Associate will support the project in the management of research and impact-related tasks, including the development of methods and tools for impact assessment, data management and analysis, as well as the interpretation and communication of project results. Deadline: 24.03.2023 https://jobs.museumfuernaturkunde.berlin/jobposting/6c199c1bbbf1a4863f3b91a0be4902c0d71d513d0
For further information on the application procedure, please contact recruiting@mfn.berlin.
📍JOBS: Communications Manager and Policy and Communications Officer at the European Health Management Association, Brussels, Belgium https://ehma.org/vacancies/
8 March 2023
Thank you to all our alumnae and current students for being an important part of our team.
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Thank you to all our alumnae and current students for being an important part of our team.
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FREE ThingLink Webinar with live Q and A
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