Assisting the Regional Coordinator in commissioning, writing, editing, subbing and proofreading news, opinion and feature articles, in line with the objectives of the organisation. Responsible for upkeep of the SciDev.Net style guide, and other tasks as required.
The work will involve:
• Commissioning, editing and subediting news, editorials, feature and opinion articles from freelance correspondents and SciDev.Net staff
• Researching and writing news stories
• Assisting the Regional Coordinator in identifying suitable topics for news items through monitoring potential sources including, but not limited to, websites and newspapers, magazines and journals, press releases and personal contacts and Google alerts
• Attending press and scientific conferences as required, and reporting from them
• Undertaking occasional news projects, such as collating background information, links, images and other relevant material for news focuses
• Identifying events and announcements, jobs and grants for listing in our notices section
• Picture researching for images to accompany SciDev.Net articles
• Supporting the production of multimedia content
• Proofreading and subediting other material generated by SciDev.Net team members as required
• Deputising for the Regional Coordinator as required
• Maintaining calendar of events
• Providing other editorial support as might be required
Knowledge required:
• Degree in journalism, science communication or other science/technology subject
• Basic news writing, editing and rewriting experience
• Practical knowledge and experience of daily or weekly news journalism
• A broad interest in science and technology as it relates to the developing world
• A scientific background is desirable but not essential
• Fluency in English is essential
Skills required:
• Ability to summarise complex information concisely and accurately
• Time management skills
• Good Microsoft Office application skills
• Familiarity with multimedia production software is desirable but not essential
Personal attributes:
• Ability to work independently and in a small team
• Attention to detail
• Ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines under pressure
To Apply:
To apply, please send a CV of no more than three pages with a covering letter explaining how you meet the requirements for the position to jobs@scidev.net. Be sure to indicate clearly in your covering letter and the subject line of your email the post that you are applying for.
Deadline for all applications is 9 June 2013
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