4 Science Communication Jobs for a Purposeful Career
The environment sector is an exciting place right now: from breakthroughs on blue carbon to progress – and protest – on managing our seas, environmental scientists, activists, practitioners and policy-makers are at the forefront of new research, insights, and technologies that impact our planet. But the work they are doing is only half the battle. Without effective communication to shout about their success, progress risks stumbling at the first hurdle.
That’s where we come in.
Communications play a critical role in galvanising stakeholders, widening the net of inclusivity around key issues, and attracting attention that can drive forward practical solutions. The people behind those communications have the unique job of fusing together fascinating, and oftentimes technical, groundwork with creative executions, transforming the nitty-gritty in a way that showcases it accessibly and meaningfully. This is all done with the purpose of sparking conversations and shining a light on the positive initiatives that pave the way for a more sustainable future.
Sound interesting?
We’re currently recruiting four unique positions across the organisation. Whilst each role is suited to different skill sets, they are all ideal for someone who has a proven interest in sustainability, a knack for communicating, and a genuine drive to make positive change in support of this wonderful planet we call home.
Struggling to work out if there’s a role for you? We’ve included some of the essential info below.
*= (SciComms = Science Communication, and in SciComms, everything is abbreviated. There’s more acronyms than the stock market)
A day in the life
At Mindfully Wired, no day tends to be the same! The job is predominantly desk-based, working from our Bristol-based Ethical Properties Office in Paintworks. But our work has taken previous post-holders to fishing harbours and villages in pockets all over the UK, as well as across the sea to Northern Ireland to speak to stakeholders and uncover stories. A typical day could involve drafting project briefs, briefing staff, developing new business quotes and bids, and responding to client emails; but also helping to write film scripts, press releases and blogs, pitching in on creative ideas, and contributing to the high level of innovative work that comes out of our team. If you have any further questions about this role, get in touch. You can email rachel@mindfullywired.org to find out more.
Applications for this role have now closed.
A day in the life
You’ll be assisting Officers in the Creative team with the execution of social media and communications strategies, supporting the drafting and copyediting of communications materials, and helping to provide creative ideas for various clients and projects. You will also have administrative duties in developing and implementing these strategies, as well as maintaining social media accounts and website content.
You will gain valuable experience in quality comms practices, and learn how to distil insightful information and cutting-edge research into accessible and engaging outputs. There’s also a training (CPD) budget in-house and plenty of opportunity to grow. Previous interns have since become Comms Officers and Managers! All our work not only supports our clients’ goals, but helps to conserve the marine environment while supporting the people that depend upon its resources. In this role, no two days are the same!
Applications for this role have now closed.
A day in the life
The Science & Policy Coordinating Officer role is a new position in the team, with the following core function: to provide project management and administrative support to senior Science & Policy staff, as well as to support some aspects of client liaison and project delivery. The Coordinating Officer will help shape an exciting array of projects through quote and bid development, project planning, and monitoring of milestones. They will help to ensure that projects stick to brief, track to time, and remain consistently of a high quality – and report on all these aspects to both the Head of Science & Policy and the Science & Policy Managers.
Applications for this role have now closed.
A day in the life
A typical day could involve everything from building briefs, copyediting, and attending client meetings to developing storyboards, giving presentations, and engaging with fishermen/ photographers/ film crew/ coastal champions (the list goes on!) As a member of our team, you will be expected to contribute your ideas and play an integral role in shaping the high level of creative work we produce.
The role is based in our Ethical Properties office in Paintworks, Bristol. Whilst hybrid working is available, the Senior Comms Officer will be in the office at least 3 days a week, so they can enjoy the benefits of collaborative working with the team.
Applications for this role have now closed.
So there you have it. Four creative and purposeful SciComms jobs, each with their own nuances. If one (or more!) of these roles has you hot under the collar, then we want to hear from you. To apply, please send an engaging cover letter and CV to recruitment@mindfullywired.org.
If you have any questions on these roles, you can email rachel@mindfullywired.org.
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