Overview
Are you passionate about chemistry education and want to help shape the future of chemistry education? We’re looking for an Assistant Editor, Education Magazine & Journals to join our team for 18 months, where you’ll play a vital role in producing high-quality content that supports chemistry teachers across the UK and Republic of Ireland.
Responsibilities
* Content creation & editorial commission: edit and publish high-quality articles for Education in Chemistry across digital and print platforms; develop content ideas and manage the editorial pipeline; ensure accuracy through copy-editing and proofreading.
* Stakeholder management: build and maintain professional relationships with freelance contributors, authors and internal teams; manage the continuous publishing schedule.
* Audience engagement & research: drive our online presence across social media channels; conduct reader surveys to analyse content impact and performance; manage termly reader panels and biennial surveys.
* Chemistry education expertise: develop expertise in chemistry education needs across the UK and Ireland; contribute to cross-departmental projects; manage the RSC Education news channel; support broader educational services.
* Administrative support: share administrative responsibilities including meeting coordination, financial processes, contract management, customer service support and budget tracking alongside the other assistant editor.
* Flexible working: hybrid working with office attendance as needed at Cambridge, with an expectation to attend the office approximately one day per week and a minimum of monthly visits; outline any flexible working arrangements in your application.
What we offer / Location
At the RSC we embrace flexibility and offer hybrid working. Although this role is contractually based at our Cambridge office, you will be able to work from home within the UK, with the expectation that you will attend the office as needed for your role.
Qualifications
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
* Ability to cultivate and maintain positive relations with customers and other stakeholders
* Proven experience of writing and/or editing content for the web to engage and grow an online audience
* Proven experience of proofreading, editing and digital content management
* Good organisational skills and the ability to manage competing demands and workload
* Highly motivated, adaptable and able to work with relatively little supervision
* Understanding of digital publishing systems and processes
* Demonstrable time management skills and experience of meeting deadlines
* Strong interest in science education and knowledge of the UK and Irish education systems
Application details
As part of the Disability Confident Scheme, we endeavour, where possible, to offer an interview to candidates meeting the essential criteria of the role who have a substantial physical/mental impairment which impacts their day-to-day tasks.
If you are interested in this role, please apply before the end of the closing date. When applying, please provide an up-to-date CV and a cover letter (in no more than 500 words) telling us about your relevant knowledge, skills and competencies and why you think you will be a good fit for this role.
About the RSC
The Royal Society of Chemistry is the largest organisation in Europe for advancing excellence in the chemical sciences. Supported by a worldwide network of members and an international publishing business, our activities span education, conferences, science policy and the promotion of chemistry to the public. We promote a healthy work/life balance and flexible working options. Our benefits package includes:
* 26 days\' paid holiday per annum plus bank holidays
* Pension plan with up to 12% employer contributions (depending upon your contribution)
* Life assurance at 3 times basic annual salary
* Enhanced parental leave
* Paid volunteering days
We are a thriving international community of chemists and educators with a reputation as an influential champion for the chemical sciences.
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