Editorial Assistant

3 weeks ago

Cambridge, United Kingdom LabX Media Group Full time

**Do you have a passion for science communication?**

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.

As part of LabX Media Group, IFLScience has evolved into the global go-to-site for engaging and thought-provoking science content on the Internet. Reaching over 10 million monthly global visitors through its website and 60 million globally through social media.

**Why work for LabX Media Group?**

Employee health matters Comprehensive benefits, employee assistance programs, paid time off

We have flexible work schedules We want you to feel comfortable structuring your days in a way that works for you.

Comfortable workspace Home or office - we want to foster collaboration, creativity, innovation. Therefore, making a flexible policy fits our diverse workforce.

We appreciate your hard work Employee recognition, bonuses, career growth, and much more. Appreciation is highly important to the LabX Media Group’s culture.

We believe in work hard/play hard We encourage team socials and our online “water-cooler” group chat with colleagues to step away from the day-to-day and have some laughs.

We believe in diversity and inclusion Our open-door policy makes all employee inclusive partners and help prevent and remove systemic barriers.

We care about our community Being a business in a small town, we give back to our community regularly through sponsorships, donations, and community involvement.

**Responsibilities**:

- Work closely with editors and writers to contribute to the creation of high-quality science content, including articles and engaging social media updates.
- Meticulous copyediting and proofreading to ensure content adheres 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 CURIOUS digital magazine editorial team, writing, editing, and contributing ideas.
- Collaborate closely with the social media 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.

**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).
- 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.

**Compensation**:

- Salary will be commensurate with experience
- Participation in company benefits after vesting period

**Application Procedure**:

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