By Don Monroe, on January 6th, 2012 Job Title:
Freelance Science Writers, BioTechniques
Job Description:
We’re scouting freelancers for the online news section of BioTechniques, the International Journal of Life Science Methods.
For the past four years, BioTechniques has developed an online news section. Now, we’re looking for a couple good freelance writers to help provide two news stories per month for this section.
Our news articles cover various aspects of the life science community, including new methods, recent research publications, funding issues, career advice, and lab lifestyle.
If you are interested and available, send me an e-mail with your
resume and clips for consideration.
http://www.BioTechniques.com/News
Contact: Andrew S. Wiecek, andrew.wiecek@informausa.com
By Don Monroe, on January 3rd, 2012 Job Title:
Spanish Language Producer, Science Friday
Full time, NYC (possibly offsite)
Program Description:
Science Friday (www.sciencefriday.com) is the highly popular radio science talk show heard each week on NPR and Podcast on the Web. We also produce unique SciFri Videos and news stories. We are a small band of people dedicated to the ideal that science should be “user friendly” and that professionalism, humor, and quality are essential to success.
Job Description:
We have a job opening for a Spanish Language Producer who has the skills to translate our English audio and video science content in Spanish, who can create new and original Spanish language content in the areas of science and technology.
Position Responsibilities
• Translate SciFri Videos into Spanish and create subtitles using Final Cut software.
• Find, research story ideas and create new video and/or audio content
• Help create and maintain Spanish Language section of web site, www.sciencefriday.com/cienciacierta/ including ability to write blogs, Tweets, Facebook entries, etc.
We offer
• Flexible hours and workspace; you might be able to work offsite if conditions allow it.
• A challenging environment, the opportunity to work with friendly people and learn new skills in radio, video and Internet.
• Competitive wage rate or full time position w/health benefits.
Qualifications
• Exceptional Spanish Language speaking and translating abilities
• Proven experience in Spanish science and technology writing, editing.
• Interpersonal, written and oral communication skills; plays well with others.
• Self-starter who can work independently.
• Knowledge of Final Cut editing software, preferred.
To apply, please send a resume and samples or URL links to your work to Ira Flatow, Executive Producer, iflatow@sciencefriday.com, with a cover letter describing why this sounds like the right job for you, plus references.
By Don Monroe, on November 15th, 2011 Job Title:
Managing Editor, McMahon Publishing Group
Full Time, New York City
Job Description:
Hematology/oncology newspaper seeks detail-oriented, dynamic managing editor to oversee all aspects of monthly newspaper. Parent company, McMahon Publishing Group, is a NYC privately-owned firm offering clinical newspapers in a wide range of medical specialties, several of which rank first in syndicated readership scores.
Requirements
•Top-notch editing skills; experienced handling news articles (AP
style) and physician-authored content (AMA style) •Interact with sales, copyediting, design and production teams to foster a positive atmosphere of collaboration •Maintain an active, engaged editorial advisory board – organize annual meeting with board; coordinate monthly conference calls; ensure all content reviewed by board prior to publication.
•Embrace role as the outside representative of the publication – seek out community- and hospital-based clinicians for focus sessions, practice profiles, etc.
•Explore social networking (Twitter, Facebook, etc.) as a means of enhancing reach and relevance of publication.
•Conduct frequent competitor analyses to ensure uniqueness of editorial mission.
•Build a brand – bring your excitement, vision and dedication to the publication.
•Flexible, willing to explore new ideas.
•Conventions: travel to 3-5 clinical meetings per year, attend sessions for content planning, coordinate freelance/staff coverage, meet with thought leaders.
•Five to seven years of experience in medical editing, preferably including oncology.
Contact: Jeannie Moyer, jmoyer@mcmahonmed.com
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