Science Editor role at weekly digital publication BioNews

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Job description 

Part-time role (two days per week) with small genetics, assisted conception, and stem cell and embryo research focused charity Progress Educational Trust (PET). PET publishes BioNews, a weekly news and comment digest.

The main responsibilities of this position include:

• Upholding standards of clarity and scientific accuracy in all BioNews articles;
• Researching, writing and editing articles on assisted conception, human genetics/genomics, embryo/stem cell research and related areas of science and policy for BioNews and other publications;
• Liaising with the team of BioNews volunteer writers and sending out links to news stories and scientific papers, each week, with guidance if necessary;
• Managing the news writing scheme for trainee writers on BioNews (including selecting applicants, teaching the course, and providing both written and oral feedback);
• Liaising with the team of BioNews volunteer writers and providing feedback on their writing;
• Editing and proofreading articles submitted by BioNews volunteer writers, and publishing them on the PET website using our content management system;
• Sending out the weekly BioNews email newsletter using our CRM software.

A degree in a subject related to biological science, and experience in researching, writing and editing articles for publication, are highly desirable for this job.

Additional information

Apply by email with a CV and cover letter to Sarah Norcross ([email protected]).

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