Science Editor Job at Selectscience in Friendly

About Us

At SelectScience we are accelerating science by connecting scientific communities with trusted solutions. We produce and publish high-quality digital content and deliver content marketing solutions, whilst also informing scientists about the best products and technologies in their field through the power of peer-to-peer recommendation and reviews.

We are an essential resource for laboratory scientists and clinicians to help promote their products, with an expert team to make this happen. Our Headquarters is near Bath and Bristol, and we are an established brand with 25 years of experience as the leader in online scientific publishing.

We support hybrid working here at SelectScience, with up to 2-days a week in our Corston office (for this reason will are only considering candidate based in the UK, and close proximity to Corston, Bath).

The Role - Scope

An exciting opportunity to deliver an editorial strategy aimed at growing global scientific engagement. The role involves creating diverse content—news, articles, videos, webinars—and managing communications to support sales and sponsorships. Candidates must have a degree in Life Sciences, Biomedical Science, or Analytical Chemistry, with at least two years of business experience, ideally in publishing. Strong communication, creativity, and organizational skills are essential. The position includes occasional international travel and offers excellent benefits. A passion for science, digital publishing, and improving global health is key to success in this role.

Key Responsibilities

Developing and delivering an editorial / marketing plan to grow scientist and clinician membership and engagement, to enable sales and sponsorship opportunities

Increasing industry awareness of SelectScience and develop a network of scientist, society and manufacturer contacts

Developing and managing content and communications (original news stories, expert articles, video interviews, product reviews, buying guides, webinars, email newswires, show reports and others)

Managing marketing activities for increasing membership and engagement

Attend international conferences and exhibitions, visit institutes and science organizations, support sales visits to sponsors.

Experience & Qualifications

Essential :

Scientific qualification – e.g. Life Science, Analytical Science, Biomedical Science or similar (to at least degree level).

Science writing and / or content production

Understanding of laboratory technology, topics and trends.

Understanding of the importance of professional social platforms such as LinkedIn to network and build personal and professional brand.

Strong resilience and stress management skills

Excellent communication

Above average organization and planning skills

Desirable :

Previously worked for a scientific publisher

PhD

Experience communicating with online audiences.

Proven success of attracting users to content.

Experience in commercial publishing

Ability to influence and collaborate with others.

Experience generating user generated content and developing partnerships with external clients

Product marketing or marketing experience and / or content production.

Strong existing LinkedIn profile in the clinical science field

A few reasons why you will love this job :

Great potential for professional growth and development

Hybrid working, a competitive salary, and a comprehensive benefits package, including contributory pension, private medical insurance, up to 10% performance bonus (100% discretionary, and subject to company performance)

Friendly and fun culture

25 days holiday + BH

Our team has an infectious drive for success, to exceed goals and customer expectations. The SelectScience culture promotes creativity, exquisite service, kindness, fun and energy. SelectScience is winner of The Queen’s Award 2021 for Enterprise : International Trade.

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