SCI, News Editor
- Employer
- SCI
- Location
- Central London
- Salary
- £DoE
- Closing date
- 27 Aug 2021
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- Industry
- Journalist
- Job Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
- Sector
- Online, Professional Services, Trade Publication
- Discipline
- News Editor
Job Details
Chemistry & Industry (C&I) is a news breaking, topical and international chemistry-based magazine published on behalf of the Society of Chemical Industry (SCI) bridging the gap between scientific innovation and industrial and consumer products.
C&I specialises in the authoritative, objective and yet easy to understand interpretation of scientific information. It is relied on by an academic and industry-informed readership, particularly interested in keeping abreast of current innovations and commercialisation of research and discovery.
C&I’s readers are business people, academics, opinion formers and decision makers from all sectors of chemistry-related scientific organisations, from universities and research organisations to chemical and pharmaceutical producers, entrepreneurs and SMEs and other technology-based manufacturers and suppliers.
C&I provides an extremely targeted global readership of high-level specifiers and purchasers of materials, equipment and services. Over 70% of Chemistry & Industry readers work in industry and over 60% represent higher levels of management including presidents, CEOs and chairmen.
C&I’s editorial is focused on scientific and industrial innovation that will result in commercially signicant developments in the next ten years.
C&I combines strong news coverage with a diverse features programme, and is available both digitally and in hard copy formats.
1. JOB TITLE: News Editor
Department: C&I/SCI
Line Manager: C&I Editor
2. NUMBER OF DIRECT REPORTS:
None – but manager of external freelance and other contributors
3. CONTRACT TYPE AND JOB STATUS:
Part time (2.5 days/week) or full-time, also writing for the SCI News website - both permanent
4. MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB:
To generate topical high-quality news while maintaining high standards of presentation, etc
5. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:
The News Editor will provide high quality editorial content relevant to the SCI’s key challenges. This will involve:
a) Editorial quality
- The News Editor will be responsible for ensuring consistent quality and maintaining style and branding
b) News provision
- Primarily for C&I if a part-time position, but if a fulltime post, news for the C&I website
c) General/Additional Tasks
- Undertake such other duties as may be assigned by the Editor.
6. PERFORMANCE INDICATORS:
- Timely delivery of news content to meet the C&I production schedule
- Maintain and build quality of news content
- Ensure C&I’s production standards are maintained.
7. WORKING RELATIONSHIPS:
- Internal: C&I Editor, Executive Director, Managers, Digital Media Team and all other members of staff
- External: Freelance contributors, industry executives, PR agencies and suppliers
8. FREEDOM AND CONSTRAINTS:
- Autonomous/directed in agreement with objectives agreed with Editor
9. PLANNING AND ORGANISATION:
- Plan, implement and measure outcomes of news content and projects under guidance from the C&I Editor
10. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
- Degree in Science/Scientific Journalism, or equivalent editorial experience
- At least 5 years’ experience in a senior editorial role, ideally related to science
- Interest in science and technology and science communication
- Experience of managing a team of freelance contributors
- Highly organised
- A strong eye for detail
- A creative approach to challenges and opportunities
- Pro-active approach to work
- Able to work alone or as part of a team
- Excellent written and spoken English
- Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office software
- Ability to learn new processes and ways of working quickly
- Good telephone manner
- Excellent communication skills
Contact: Neil Eisberg – C&I Editor
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Company
Vision and strategy
Our vision is to be where science meets business. Find out more about our Charitable Objectives, Strategy and Activities.
Governance
SCI's governance structure is set up to ensures that an appropriate range of skills and experience exists within it and there is an open line of communication.
History
SCI was established in 1881, by a prominent group of forward thinking Scientists, Inventors and Entrepreneurs.
Discover more here: https://www.soci.org/about-us
- Website
- http://soci.org/
- Location
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14-15 Belgrave Square
London
SW1X 8PS
GB
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