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
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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
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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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📍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)
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Location: Paris, France
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Position: Space community manager
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Starting date: 1 April 2023 (not a joke)
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Explore Digital News Report 2022 checking out data from your country or exploring the interactive and building your own chart
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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.
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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.
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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
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📍JOBS: Communications Manager and Policy and Communications Officer at the European Health Management Association, Brussels, Belgium https://ehma.org/vacancies/
8 March 2023
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FREE ThingLink Webinar with live Q and A
When: Wednesday, March 15th 2023
12:00 (EST) 5:00 PM (GMT) 7.00 PM (EEST)
The replay will be available to those who have registered and as an on-demand event thereafter.
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When: Wednesday, March 15th 2023
12:00 (EST) 5:00 PM (GMT) 7.00 PM (EEST)
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📍JOBS: EJR-Quartz is hiring an experienced science editor who can transform scientific and technical topics to easily-digestible and engaging content for the general public. We are looking for a mother-tongue English editor, with a minimum of 3 years writing/editing experience and a solid background in science. To apply, you must be eligible to live and work in The Netherlands (either you are an EU national or already have a valid work/residence permit for The Netherlands). More information about the position can be found below or on our website:
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Position: Science Editor for print materials
Closing date: 20 April 2023
Salary: 3900-4200 EUR gross per month, based on full-time position (40 hrs per week)
Location: Noordwijk, The Netherlands (ESA-ESTEC)
Questions and applications: Please direct to vacancy@ejr-quartz.com
https://www.ejr-quartz.com/who-we-are/work-with-us/
Position: Science Editor for print materials
Closing date: 20 April 2023
Salary: 3900-4200 EUR gross per month, based on full-time position (40 hrs per week)
Location: Noordwijk, The Netherlands (ESA-ESTEC)
Questions and applications: Please direct to vacancy@ejr-quartz.com
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📍JOB: The RHET AI Center at University of Tübingen, Germany is looking for a postdoctoral researcher on the evaluation and impact of Science Communication. https://rhet.ai/en/2023/03/29/job-vacancy-researcher-postdoc-f-m-d-e-13-tv-l-100/?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email
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