Responsibilities

• Content Strategy and Editorial Planning
• - Develop and execute a structured, forward-looking content plan aligned with Front Line Genomics’ strategic priorities.
• -   Ensure content is timely, relevant, and captures the “zeitgeist” of the industry.
• Interview-Led Content Development
• - Lead the development of an interview-driven content model, delivering approximately five interviews per week across multiple formats.
• - Conduct interviews across formats including:
• - Extract high-value, proprietary insights that differentiates Front Line Genomics’ content from AI-generated information.
• Website Ownership and Content Management
• - Oversee and manage the Front Line Genomics website (WordPress).
• - Publish and manage all content on the website, ensuring consistency and quality.

Requirements

• Education: A first or 2.1 bachelor’s degree in a biological sciences subject. This is a must have. A master’s degree or PhD is a plus.
• Experience: A minimum of 2 years-experience in a life sciences writing, interviewing and proofing/editing role.
• Communications: Strong background in science writing, journalism, or life sciences communication.
• Interviewing: Excellent interviewing skills, with the ability to engage senior stakeholders and extract valuable insights.
• Writing and proofing: Exceptional writing, editing and proofreading abilities, with high attention to detail.
• Topic knowledge: Strong understanding of genomics, life sciences or related technical fields.
• Website/content platforms: Experience managing digital content platforms (e.g., WordPress).
• Other tools: Familiarity with tools such as Canva, HubSpot, Google Analytics and SEO best practices.
• Organised: Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Analytical: Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret content performance data.

Preferred

• A master’s degree or PhD is a plus.

Benefits

• Annual Leave. A total of 33-34 days per year, including 25 days of bookable annual leave, plus 8 public holidays, plus your birthday (upon completion of a 3-month probationary period).
• Pension. Contributory group pension scheme upon three months of employment.
• Remote working. You will work remotely, with just 1 day per month in London (you will need to travel to London at your own expense for monthly meetups).
• Flexible working. Our core hours are 9.00-5.30, but you can amend these hours to fit around other commitments, appointments and activities. No unreasonable requests are denied.
• Event travel required. To both London and Boston Festivals.
• Family-friendly policies including flexibility around working schedules (for example, to handle school runs and appointments), and the opportunity to reduce working hours at certain times.
• Culture. We are a small, close-knit team, with a strong focus on team culture. Our core values are Transparency, Positivity, Commitment to Excellence, Friendliness and Every Idea Counts. More information about our culture will be shared with you during the recruitment process.