Blog Editor

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants anywhere in the world.

📋 Description

• Write or commission 2–3 blog posts monthly, which may include contributions from authors on newly published articles, blog series, comprehensive pieces on trends or debates, and community-centered content.

• Review and edit commissioned draft posts prior to publication to ensure quality and consistency with the blog’s style and tone.

• Provide assistance with copy-editing and publishing research summaries on an as-needed basis.

• Participate in a monthly online meeting to discuss forthcoming plans and generate new ideas for blog content.

• Create promotional copy for blog posts on social media and actively engage in promoting these posts.

• Represent the journal and blog at relevant conferences, meetings, and workshops upon request.

• Collaborate with the journals’ Editorial Offices to identify, commission, and deliver scientifically sound, high-quality blog content.

• Receive specialized training in Canva and WordPress and contribute to the journal's social media accounts.

⛳️ Requirements

• PhD in ecology or a related field.

• Exceptional written English skills.

• Clear and effective communication abilities.

• Strong attention to detail.

• Good organizational and project management capabilities.

• Ability to work autonomously as well as collaboratively within a team.

• Networking skills and a willingness to utilize these when creating topical blog posts.

• Capability to identify gaps in existing content and develop new initiatives.

• Determination and self-motivation.

• Experience contributing to a scientific blog or similar is preferred, but not mandatory.

• Familiarity with social media is preferred, but not mandatory.

• Experience with podcasting and video editing is preferred, but not mandatory.

• A CV and cover letter not exceeding 500 words are required for application.

🏝️ Benefits

• Complimentary membership to the British Ecological Society for one year (with a 50% discount on membership thereafter).

• Free registration for the British Ecological Society annual meeting.

• A fantastic opportunity to network with a diverse group of ecologists.