Position: Writer II
Requisition: #1755
Date Opened: 29 May 2009

Successful candidate will take responsibility for all weekly press support corresponding to Science Translational Medicine. Tasks will include: writing about Science Translational Medicine research in weekly tipsheet briefs and press releases; planning and executing media outreach strategies to raise awareness of the journal and the discoveries it publishes; responding to queries from journalists; ensuring that the Science embargo is upheld; communicating with Editorial staff; recruiting artwork from Science Translational Medicine authors; developing simple multimedia features such as Skype video interviews and audio files; working with other Science press package staff to plan press conferences or other events; performing other work related duties as assigned.

Qualifications: Position requires extensive university or college level training leading to a Bachelor's degree (Journalism and/or science preferred); three to five years of relevant writing experience conveying complex scientific material and concepts for a lay audience; and demonstrated excellent, accurate science writing skills. Previous experience in a newsroom or public information office is desired, as are excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills and proven organizational skills. Computer skills, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); Dreamweaver and Final Cut Express, are also preferred.

RECRUITER: D. GRAF

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