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Job Title: Communications Officer (Journals and Editorial), Springer Nature
Location: London
Contract: Full time, Fixed Term Contract (FTC)
Closing date : 5 July 2024
Scientific discovery has a vital role to play in our lives and our future, and Springer Nature, a leading global research publisher, is at the forefront of communicating some of the most important and interesting research to a wide global audience. At the heart of this work is our fast-paced external communications department, and we’re now looking for a Communications Officer to support these efforts. This is an excellent opportunity to be involved in promoting research and other content published in leading journals across the Nature Portfolio, BMC, and Springer journals. The work we publish generates widespread, high-quality media coverage worldwide every week, in print, broadcast, and online channels.
The role involves promoting research to the media, creating videos for social media, and undertaking general administrative tasks in order for this busy team to maintain its high standards. In addition to working with research authors, institutional communications departments, and journalists internationally, this position will see you work closely with key figures in the editorial, publishing, and Corporate Affairs teams of Springer Nature, and the chance to work with global colleagues.
The successful applicant will have a relevant degree, experience of working in science and/or research communications, an understanding of the media landscape, and excellent written and verbal communication skills. Experience of issues management would be a notable asset.
Responsibilities
- Work with Journals and Editorial Comms team colleagues and journal editorial and publishing staff to identify content for promotion and assess its suitability for different forms of promotion
- Write, edit and distribute press releases and pitches about research papers and other content, which are clear and broadly accessible while remaining scientifically accurate and hype-free
- Create short videos for social media showcasing our Open Access research
- Support in identifying other creative communications opportunities to highlight our research to different audiences
- Support the Senior Communications Manager in reactive communications relating to published content
- Support the Journals and Editorial Comms team across all activity and act as a “go to” person for key stakeholders
- Build relationships with key science, health, and environment journalists and institutional press officers from around the globe and respond in a timely fashion to a wide range of phone and email queries from these stakeholders, authors and others
- Coordinate with editorial and production colleagues to track papers during production and ensure press releases are ready in time to meet often tight deadlines
- Support the running of a proactive and reactive press office function, in particular by contributing to daily news monitoring, conducting background research, producing coverage information, maintaining media lists, and data entry as required
- Support with the organisation and running of internal and external Springer Nature events and ensure the team events / planning calendar is updated
- Support the Springer Nature Journals and Editorial communications team with special projects as they arise and help to develop and implement new processes and systems
Qualifications, Skills, Experience
- Preferably educated to a degree level, in a science-related subject or equivalent experience
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills; experience of writing or editing scientific press releases
- Experience in a science press office or research communications environment / experience or knowledge of publishing; experience of issues management would also be beneficial
- Broad scientific knowledge, and knowledge of the international media landscape and social media channels
- The ability to multitask, manage conflicting deadlines, keeping sight of short and long term goals, and prioritise and manage urgent or critical situations
- Significant demonstrable experience supporting a team within a fast paced and often reactive office environment
- Attention to detail and the ability to adhere to established procedures
- Experience on the telephone with non-native English speakers and/or in working in a global press office
- Proficiency in MS 365 applications, databases, and content management systems
To apply please upload a copy of your CV and cover letter, outlining your suitability and stating your salary expectations and notice period.
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