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Social Media Editor

Call for expressions of interest, Social Media Editors of Wildlife Research

Wildlife Research is seeking expressions of interest for the volunteer position of Social Media Editor. This role is an opportunity to enhance the Journal's digital presence and engage with the research community through social media. Subject areas include, but are not limited to the ecology, management and conservation of wild animals in natural and modified habitats. Wildlife Research is published by the not-for-profit publisher, CSIRO Publishing.

Role Overview: As a Volunteer Social Media Editor of Wildlife Research, you will work in a small team of 2-3 people. Your main role with the journal is to communicate its content to a diverse online audience. The time committment is low, with the expectation that you will be able to commit ~1 hour of your time each fortnight to creating a post of the journal. You will do this in close consultation with the Editors-in-Chief of the Journal and CSIRO Publishing staff. Your responsibilities will include:

  • Content Creation: Write engaging and shareable posts at least once a fortnight that highlight online early and most-read articles, ‘hot topic’ papers, calls for submissions, journal representation at conferences, awards and prizes, and other relevant content as advised by the Editorial Board or the Publisher.
  • Community Interaction: Occasionally interact with members of the research community by following relevant accounts, reposting appropriate and applicable content, and responding to comments.
  • Liaising with Authors: Ensures accurate representation of their work and helps the editor build genuine connections with the community.

Term: The term of this engagement is two years, with the possibility of renewal based on performance and mutual agreement.

Benefits:

  • Science Communication training.
  • Publishing Industry training.
  • CSIRO Publishing Book Voucher at the end of every year of your term.
  • Gratis Journal Subscription.
  • CSIRO Publishing Staff and Editorial Board Members will work with you to build your network, identify career opportunities and provide career advice during your tenure (and beyond!).

Position Description: Wildlife Research Social Media Editor Position Description (PDF 105 KB)

Please send applications (including Curriculum vitae and short statement expressing your interest in the role) to Journal Manager, Pat Hannah – pat.hannah@csiro.au

Applications will be reviewed at the end of each month until the role has been filled.

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