Division: Communications and Outreach
Classification: Full-time, Exempt
The Planetary Society, the world’s largest and most influential house curiosity group, seeks a multimedia-savvy particular person who’s captivated with science communication to function its Science Editor.
Based in 1980 by Carl Sagan, Bruce Murray, and Louis Friedman and at the moment led by CEO Invoice Nye, The Planetary Society empowers the general public to take a significant position in advancing house exploration by means of advocacy, training, outreach, scientific innovation, and world collaboration. Our world membership boasts over 50,000 people, starting from beginner house followers to deep-dive fans, reflecting a various spectrum of ardour and information about our core enterprises of planetary exploration, the seek for life, and protection from near-Earth objects.
The Planetary Society seeks a candidate who possesses a ardour for science communication and is adept at translating complicated space-related matters into partaking, digestible, and relatable content material, particularly by means of written internet content material and video. Candidates ought to excel at writing compelling internet content material and exhibit enthusiasm for utilizing each written and video mediums to create space training each accessible and fascinating for all. Professionals with no less than 3 years of expertise in house or science communication or public training, even with out formal coaching, are welcome to use. Undecided if you happen to meet the {qualifications}? Please apply anyway.
To use, please submit your resume, cowl letter, and no less than one instance every of your writing and video work to [email protected]. This recruitment will stay open till stuffed; nevertheless, you’re inspired to use as quickly as attainable as the applying interval could shut at any time. The primary spherical of utility evaluation will start November thirteenth, 2023.
The Planetary Society presents a aggressive wage and advantages package deal. We satisfaction ourselves on our supportive work tradition that’s dedicated to a wholesome and rewarding work/life stability.
Place Abstract
Reporting to the Director of Content material and Engagement, the Science Editor will translate complicated house science ideas into partaking and comprehensible internet content material, movies, and on-line programs, and be certain that all content material is each scientifically correct and optimized for on-line success. They are going to be accountable for the whole lifecycle of content material creation, from ideation and rigorous fact-checking to manufacturing and last supply, all whereas embodying and amplifying The Planetary Society’s mission and priorities.
Important Place Duties
Internet Content material Growth and Administration
- Ideate, analysis, write, fact-check, and edit instructional internet content material about house science matters.
- Edit and handle articles written by others, making certain content material is scientifically correct and optimized for on-line success.
- Function the principle level of contact for freelance writers, enhancing their submissions, monitoring assignments, and overseeing funds.
- Monitor house information and attend scientific conferences as wanted to maintain present on the most recent information within the subject.
- Repeatedly refresh internet content material to replicate updates, present information, and greatest practices for bettering visibility in search outcomes.
- Ideate and collaborate on visible storytelling parts, together with curating related photographs and designing or commissioning graphics.
Video Growth and Challenge Administration
- Remodel instructional articles into partaking video content material that aligns with and amplifies The Planetary Society’s mission, priorities, and content material technique.
- Collaborate with Visible Storyteller and Digital Neighborhood Supervisor to adapt written content material into partaking, scientifically correct scripts appropriate for long- and short-form video codecs.
- Oversee the tutorial video manufacturing course of, from ideation to last manufacturing.
- Collaborate on deciding on visible parts for movies, leveraging curated photographs, infographics, and/or commissioned or in-house designed visuals.
On-line Course Creation & Challenge Administration
- Challenge handle the net course creation course of, from preliminary analysis and writing to manufacturing and last completion.
- Lead the analysis, design, and scriptwriting of on-line programs, making certain modules align with and help The Planetary Society’s course technique.
Supervisory Duties
Minimal Abilities and Necessities
- This place is open to California residents. We provide a hybrid or distant capability.
- Bachelor’s diploma in house science, astronomy, or a associated subject, or equal skilled expertise.
- 3-5 years related expertise.
- Sturdy understanding of house science ideas and present traits in house exploration and information.
- Functionality to translate complicated house science ideas into partaking and understandable written, video, and course content material.
- Expertise writing, enhancing, and managing instructional articles on scientific matters.
- Expertise in remodeling written content material into video content material, each lengthy and short-form.
- Means to analysis, design, and write supplies for on-line instructional programs.
- Demonstrated skill in managing initiatives, notably in content material growth or manufacturing.
- Consolation with studying and utilizing a CMS and LMS
- Should be capable of talk effectively each verbally and in writing.
- A dedication to The Planetary Society’s core values: ardour, credibility, optimism, integrity, effectiveness, and inclusion.
Bodily Necessities
- This place requires every day use of workplace gear. Could have to raise as much as 40 kilos.
Advantages
- Medical, dental, and imaginative and prescient insurance coverage.
- 403(b) retirement plan.
- Paid break day: 11 holidays + trip and sick days.
- Fundamental Time period Life insurance coverage.
- Lengthy-term and short-term incapacity.
- Versatile Spending Account (FSA).
Wage Vary
- $77,300 to $81,300 yearly. Aggressive wage based mostly on repeatedly up to date market knowledge.
The Planetary Society is an equal-opportunity employer. We adjust to all relevant hiring legal guidelines, and we prioritize variety in any respect ranges of our work. Job candidates from all backgrounds are inspired to use.
