Science Media Producer

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver digital events such as webinars, from lining up guests and preparing marketing material to rehearsals and technical support
• Host and present events, guiding speaker panels and leading audience Q&A sessions
• Work with colleagues across the RSC and with commercial clients to develop events that bring real value to our community
• Commission, record and present podcast episodes, and build strong relationships with contributors
• Keep an eye on the podcasting landscape and spot opportunities to grow our listening audience
• Support the Digital Editor and Digital Content Producer in preparing video, audio and data visualisations for web and social media
• Turn editorial ideas for multimedia content into clear production briefs
• Find new ways to involve our community, including running social media schedules for sponsored content

Requirements

• Degree level qualification in a relevant scientific field
• Experience of science communication through qualification or professional background
• Confident speaker and presenter
• Experience with interviewing scientists and industry representatives in a live environment
• Experience of writing, editing and fact-checking scripts for podcast and video voiceover
• Knowledge and experience of equipment and technologies available for recording and producing audio and video
• Experience of writing and preparing content for the web, including social media

Benefits

• 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.