Job Opening: Science Communication Officer

Overview – Another Way

Another Way is a charity founded by Amy Bray in 2019, when she was 16. We educate and influence those around us, inspiring all to live with kindness towards our planet.

 

Role headlines

Our Science Communications Lead plays a key role in ensuring Another Way uses the latest environment science to inform our communications, work and projects, and creating compelling science communications content to activate communities to take climate and nature action.

Their aim is to ensure the quality of the science communication we use through our social media, projects and communications.

Their work will be measured by engagement with our scientific content, the quality of our content and the reach of our projects.

This position reports to the CEO and works closely with the Digital Marketing Lead.

 

Role details

Produce and disseminate Another Way’s newsletter

  • Write articles for newsletter monthly
  • Send out our monthly newsletter to all recipients
  • Report engagement and implement measures to improve

 

Manage Another Way’s website content

  • Update the website regularly
  • Upload Translating Science articles to the website
  • Upload newsletter articles and team interviews to the website

Create scientific content and communications

  • Research the latest science and environment news and assist consequent production of regular, timely content for social media channels and websites
  • Assist the Digital Marketing Lead with scientific research for posts and source checking
  • Assist in creating scientific content, resources and communications for projects across Another Way
  • Copyreading and source checking content for our other projects

 

Outreach and media

  • Attend science events to communicate Another Way’s work and engage the public in science activities

 

Translating Science

  • Oversee our team of volunteers who write articles on the latest environmental science
  • Be available to proofread and check that articles are scientifically accurate and engaging

 

Candidate requirements

  • Strong personal commitment to the values and objectives of Another Way
  • Demonstrable success managing social media accounts
  • Knowledge, or willingness to learn, of environmental issues and solutions
  • Excellent technical skills
  • Excellent communication abilities and organisational skills
  • Ability to manage time effectively and to manage team members
  • Photography experience

 

About the role

  • 2 days per week, allocated flexibly
  • £875 per month (£26,500 p.a. full time equivalent)
  • Remote working
  • You will be part of a dynamic, committed team making a measurable difference

 

We welcome applications from underserved and global majority communities, as well as young people. If you are unsure you fit the job description but are really passionate about the role, please get in touch.

To apply, please contact fill out the form below with your CV, a cover letter and an engaging 500-700 word article on a recent scientific paper, aimed at the general public.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScgDjBQPElWHMm4KH_AG4pScnHXSEjmJjn3WFl7I86xczuY2Q/viewform

Closing date: 1st January. Interview dates TBD.

Note: we’re looking for UK-based applicants for this role due to the opportunity for in-country travel.

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