Science and Conservation Communications Specialist

2 days ago

Chester, Cheshire, United Kingdom Chester Zoo Full time
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Chester Zoo is a world-leading conservation charity, and we're looking for a skilled Science and Conservation Communications Specialist to join our team. As a key member of our media team, you'll be responsible for crafting compelling science and conservation stories for a range of audiences and channels, helping us to tell the world about our remarkable work.

We're seeking someone with excellent writing and storytelling skills, who can translate complex information into engaging copy. You'll work closely with our scientists and conservationists to develop stories that showcase our work and inspire our audiences. Your ability to work under pressure, to tight deadlines, and adapt to developing media situations will be essential in this role.

We offer a competitive salary, a generous benefits package, and the opportunity to work with a talented team of professionals who are passionate about conservation. If you're a skilled communicator with a passion for science and conservation, we'd love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Develop and implement a communications strategy that showcases our science and conservation work
  • Craft compelling science and conservation stories for a range of audiences and channels
  • Work closely with our scientists and conservationists to develop stories that showcase our work
  • Translate complex information into engaging copy
  • Manage our social media channels and develop a content strategy that engages our audiences
Requirements:
  • Experience of working in a media function, ideally in a conservation or science-related field
  • Excellent writing and storytelling skills
  • Ability to work under pressure, to tight deadlines, and adapt to developing media situations
  • Strong computer literacy skills, including experience of publishing on social media channels
  • A strong team player with the ability to manage own workload effectively
What We Offer:
  • A competitive salary
  • A generous benefits package
  • The opportunity to work with a talented team of professionals who are passionate about conservation
  • Hybrid working arrangements, with the option to work from home up to two days per week
  • A staff pass, allowing you to visit the zoo during your time off
  • Complimentary tickets for your friends and family
  • A healthcare plan and employee assistance programme
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Discounted gym membership
  • Discounts on cinema tickets, restaurants, high street shops, and more via Perks
  • A pension scheme with generous employer contributions
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  • Experience of working in a media function, ideally in a conservation or science-related field
  • Excellent writing and storytelling skills
  • Ability to work under pressure, to tight deadlines, and adapt to developing media situations
  • Strong computer literacy skills, including experience of publishing on social media channels
  • A strong team player with the ability to manage own workload effectively
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  • A competitive salary
  • A generous benefits package
  • The opportunity to work with a talented team of professionals who are passionate about conservation
  • Hybrid working arrangements, with the option to work from home up to two days per week
  • A staff pass, allowing you to visit the zoo during your time off
  • Complimentary tickets for your friends and family
  • A healthcare plan and employee assistance programme
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Discounted gym membership
  • Discounts on cinema tickets, restaurants, high street shops, and more via Perks
  • A pension scheme with generous employer contributions
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