Trabajo científico en remoto: Community Manager para la Sociedad de Biología Molecular y Evolución (SMBE)
Location Remote
Organization Society for Molecular Biology and Evolution (SMBE)
Contract Type Part-time (0.5 FTE), 1-year initial contract
About Us The Society for Molecular Biology and Evolution (SMBE) is an international, non-profit, scientific organization whose goals include: furthering the science of molecular evolution for both scientific practitioners and educators; and fostering communication among molecular evolutionists. In order to accomplish these goals, the Society publishes two peer-reviewed journals, Molecular Biology and Evolution and Genome Biology and Evolution. The Society also sponsors an annual meeting, as well as smaller satellite meetings or workshop on important, focused, and timely topics.
Job Overview We're seeking a dynamic and creative Social Media Editor to represent SMBE and its journals. The successful applicant will join our editorial teams, which encompass four Editor in Chiefs (two EiCs for each journal) and other editorial staff. The social media editor will also interact with the support group at Oxford University Press, which publishes the journals.
Main Responsibilities
- Manage post production oversight and email accounts for MBE and GBE
- Write highlights for GBE and MBE journals
- Identify articles of interest for promotion
- Manage the Fellows program with two EiCs
- Run annual sessions for Fellows about writing tips
- Supervise SMBE social media efforts across all platforms
- Create original content for social media accounts
- Produce and run ad campaigns on Twitter/X, Bluesky, Facebook, and Instagram
- Produce annual Social Media reports
- Participate in the annual conference and manage social media coverage
Requirements
- Minimum M.S. in Biology, preferably Evolutionary Biology
- Excellent communication and writing skills
- Ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced publishing environment
- Proven experience in managing social media tools and accounts
- Strong understanding of social media platforms and scientific publishing system
- Team player
- Basic graphic design skills (plus)
Benefits/Conditions
- Salary: $40,000 yearly
- Part-time position (0.5 FTE)
- Remote work
How to Apply Submit your resume, cover letter, and links to social media accounts, websites you've managed or portfolio through this form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfqxwQVnRUPYQ1oDy-QdtCzSpjOfk7PGu8QuHlBY1YVbyxtFg/viewform?usp=dialog
Review of applications will begin at the end of February.
Equal Opportunity SMBE is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply.
