Do you have a passion for science communication and storytelling?

As an Editorial Assistant, you will play a crucial role in supporting our editorial department, assisting with content creation, editing, writing, and publication tasks. We are looking for a passionate individual with a strong command of the English language, exceptional organizational and communication skills, and a genuine interest in science. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the production of captivating science content that reaches millions of readers worldwide.

Responsibilities:

• Work closely with the digital editors and writers to contribute to the creation of high-quality science content, including articles, social media posts, and marketing copy.

• Meticulous copyediting and proofreading to ensure content adhere to our style guide while maintaining impeccable grammar, clarity, and coherence.

• Conduct thorough research on a wide range of scientific topics, ensuring the accuracy and reliability of information used in articles and assisting with fact-checking processes.

• Stay on top of the latest trends and developments in the scientific community, identifying compelling story ideas and potential sources.

• Work closely with the Discover Magazine Print team, writing, editing, and contributing ideas.

• Collaborate closely with the marketing team to produce content across various platforms, foster audience engagement, and participate in community interactions.

• Monitor and analyse website traffic and engagement metrics, employing insights to identify opportunities for content improvement and optimization.

• Provide valuable administrative support to the editorial team to facilitate smooth operations.

• Any other duties assigned by the Senior Digital Editor or Editorial/Managing Director.

Required Skills:

• Creativity and passion for science communication.

• Excellent writing and editing skills.

• Attention to detail and accuracy.

• Solid understanding of scientific concepts, enabling effective communication of complex topics to diverse audiences.

• Ability to work quickly and accurately under tight deadlines.

• Collaborative and proactive mindset.

• Communicate well with a remote team.

• Adapt to rapidly shifting priorities.

• Strong organisational, multitasking, and prioritising abilities.

• Strong interpersonal, time management, research, and analytical skills.

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in journalism, communications, or a related science field (or equivalent experience in media).

• Experience running social media accounts is advantageous.

• Knowledge of SEO principles and best practices is advantageous.

• Experience with image editing software and multimedia production tools is a plus.

• Strong grasp of the digital landscape.