Are you a science graduate who is keen to establish or further a career in STM publishing? Could you apply your enthusiasm and scientific background in a fast-paced editorial environment? Future Science Group (FSG) is seeking a Content Marketing Editor to play an important role in the running of FSG’s digital content hubs.  

 

Founded in 2001, FSG is a progressive scientific publisher, curating trusted online, print and in-person resources to serve the scientific and medical communities. Although our foundation is in cutting-edge, peer-reviewed scientific journals, we have expanded over the years to publish digital/virtual hubs and run events, as well as offering creative services and publishing solutions. 

 

Reporting to a Senior Editor, the holder of this role will be responsible for devising and delivering editorial, marketing and client campaigns, as well as content production for FSG’s digital hubs, including BioTechniques, Infectious Diseases Hub and RegMedNet.  

 

The role holder will support the Senior Editors, Head of Marketing and Publishers and use editorial and marketing skills to grow the hubs’ membership of scientists and clinicians, increase engagement and execute client projects to meet and exceed client’s expectation.  

 

Key responsibilities will include:  

·         Content production and commissioning for our digital hubs – for example, written articles, videos, eBooks 

·         Copywriting for marketing campaigns – for example, emails to be sent to our audience of scientists and clinicians, and social media posts 

·         Management and implementation of marketing and advertising campaigns, including social media management and email production 

·         Establishing and maintaining effective stakeholder relationships with key contacts in the field, as well as internal staff, in order to see campaigns and projects through from inception to publication   

·         Working with the entire Digital team to share best practice in content and community management, audience engagement and sharing ideas for development and problem-solving 

This position is based in our North London offices, located close to Finchley Central tube station. The role will be office-based once restrictions permit.  

 

Candidate requirements 

Essential: 

·         A Bachelor's qualification in the life sciences, chemistry, pharmaceutical science or a related field at a 2:1 standard or above 

·         A high level of attention to detail, excellent organisation and time-management, an ability to work in a fast-paced environment, strong communication skills, and a keenness to build a knowledge of publishing and scientific communications 

Desirable: 

·         Experience (work-based or voluntary) or a post-graduate qualification in scientific communication, marketing or similar 

·         Proficient in the use of Hubspot  

Full training will be given to the successful candidate. There will be ample opportunities for the successful candidate to develop quickly and assume responsibility for the content and future direction of our digital resources. 

 

Salary 

·         Dependent on experience 

 

Recruitment process 

·         Closing date for applications: 11.59pm, Sunday 11^th April 

·         Assessment task sent to longlisted candidates – the final batch of assessments will be sent in the week commencing 12^th April 2021 

·         Shortlisted candidates invited to an interview (via Zoom) – interviews likely to take place no later than the week commencing 19^th April 2021 

·         Early applications are encouraged  

 

Future Science Group is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We welcome all qualified applications from a diverse range of candidates. 

 

To apply, please submit a CV with cover letter explaining your interest in the role and salary expectations to the Senior Editor, Abi Sawyer (asawyer@biotechniques.com).