Science Writers in New York

Job Title:
Science Writer, American Committee for the Weizmann Institute of Science

Full time, New York City

Job Description:
Chaloner Associates is partnering with the American Committee for the Weizmann Institute of Science (ACWIS) on a search for a versatile writer with a specialization in science. Founded in 1944, the American Committee for the Weizmann Institute of Science develops philanthropic support for the Weizmann Institute of Science in Israel, one of the world’s premier scientific research institutions. The Weizmann Institute is a center of basic multidisciplinary scientific research and graduate study, addressing crucial problems in technology, medicine and health, energy, agriculture and the environment. For more information, please visit www.weizmann-usa.org.

The Science Writer will report to the VP, Marketing Communications & Public Affairs. S/he will also report to and work closely with the Senior Science Writer, who will coordinate assignments and review work.

Primary responsibilities:
• Writing/editing fundraising proposals for a non-scientific audience
• Writing/editing summaries of scientific research for a lay audience

Additional responsibilities:
• Drafting compelling letters to potential donors explaining funding needs for scientific research
• Writing/editing articles based on scientific lectures and interviews with researchers
• Contributing as a marketing writer/editor to promotional materials, including newsletters, magazine, brochures, direct mail, and website content
• Editing existing literature
• Managing and tracking the distribution of fund raising proposals
• Proofreading a variety of materials within the Marketing Department

Requirements:
• Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills are essential, with attention to the highest standards of grammar
• Ability to make scientific concepts accessible to a broad audience
• Versatile writing styles (i.e. promotional and journalistic)
• Experience in science writing/journalism; must be able to translate complex science for a broad, general audience
• Familiarity with a wide range of scientific fields
• Superior Internet research skills
• Excellent project management skills
• Successful at teamwork and collaborating with others
• Demonstrated interest in science and technology news and developments; a degree in the sciences is a plus
• Knowledge of grant writing very helpful

Contact: Jenn Marcotte, jenn@chaloner.com

Job Title:
Night Editor (5pm-1am), LyonHeart

Full time, NYC

Position Summary:
The Editor fact checks and edits jobs for grammar, style and FDA regulations. The Editor has involvement in brand team from conception of job to print.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
• Check for sense, spelling, punctuation, grammar, usage, syntax, client-specific style, and AMA style and follow each revision of tactics at all stages from concept to print
• Maintain consistency of style across all tactics in a campaign unless deviation has been requested by the team or the client
• Proofread all jobs for incorporation of Agency and/or client changes and perform spell check in the studio
• Work in a team environment as a strong member of brand teams
• Formulate and develop style for launch materials
• Fact-check all jobs and help the teams to maintain integrity of data
• Guide the teams in adherence to FDA Code of Federal Regulations and other statements and position papers by the FDA
• Work with team to resolve content problems
• Attend assigned status meetings
• Develop working knowledge of Clients’ product, process, and procedures
• Keep appropriate brand team members and Supervisor informed of editorial issues
• Compile and maintain client style guides for each assigned product
• Communicate effectively with the brand team to ensure timely and accurate work product
• Consistently meet all deadlines and seek help when needed
• If workload permits, help out other Editors/Proofreaders as needed
• Maintain accurate time sheets

Knowledge, Skills and Ability Requirements:
• Knowledge of AMA style required
• Knowledge of FDA regulations preferred
• Fact checking experience required

Education and Experience Preferred:
• Experience in medical advertising/publishing field
• Bachelors degree
• Minimum of 1 year experience as an Editor

Contact: Allison Manus, amanus@lyon-heart.com

Job Title:
Science Writers/Outreach Services Contractors, New York State Energy Research & Development Authority (NYSERDA)

Part Time/Freelance, Anywhere

Job Description:
The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) seeks proposals from knowledgeable and objective individuals or organizations interested in providing assistance to the Outreach and Science-Policy Communication component of the Environmental Research and Development Program (Environmental R&D).
NYSERDA anticipates selecting one or more contractors to provide services in two main categories:

A) Science–Policy Writers will assist in developing text for outreach materials, synthesizing results from multiple projects, and drafting informational papers on various technical topics.

B) Outreach Services Contractors will develop and implement strategies to cost-effectively disseminate information from Environmental R&D to policymakers, researchers, and the public.

To access all documents for this proposal, please go to:
http://www.nyserda.org/funding/1958rfp.asp