Association of British Science Writers

Job Title:    Pharmaceutical Analyst

Location:    Offices in Berks, M4 Corridor, but happy to accommodate home based working. Some      
                    international travel essential

Salary:        Competitive package

The Company:
This small but highly successful pharmaceutical business research agency has built a solid reputation through hard work and dedication. Efficiently serving companies on both sides of the Atlantic and across Europe, they strive to be a consistently creative and proactive organisation, and this philosophy has enabled them to become a UK leader in their industry. Proudly independent and dynamic, they’re now seeking to grow their global research capabilities through expansion in the areas of languages, methodologies and skills.

The Role:
Your contribution will be crucial to the success of a significant portfolio of customers, as you actively develop strong knowledge and understanding of their products and competitors. This will be achieved via research, primarily online and by telephone, as you deploy outstanding communication and language skills to interview a broad spectrum of people across the EU, Japan and the USA. You will also bring creative flair and innovation to your research, together with a highly organised and tenacious approach. Professional and systematic in your work, you must consistently meet strict deadlines, and you will be able to demonstrate impeccable writing and PowerPoint reporting skills.

What we’re looking for:
The importance of this role means you must have a proven track record in a pharmaceutical, clinical or medical position and ideally have worked in the areas of cardiovascular, generics, transplant, osteoporosis, diabetes, oncology or respiratory. This will be coupled with first-class interviewing and relationship-building abilities and previous competitor monitoring experience. Finally, it is vital that you possess a good command of at least one other language (ideally including German and/or French), are capable of managing several projects simultaneously and are able to handle sensitive information discreetly.

To apply:
Please send your full CV and convincing covering letter to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

News Reporter, New Scientist

New Scientist, the world's leading science and technology magazine and website, is looking for a talented news reporter to join its award-winning team.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Working in print and online, the candidate will be expected to write news stories and blogs and source multimedia stories such as video
• To keep abreast of developments in his or her chosen scientific field(s)
• The candidate will be expected to source and write exclusive stories

KEY SKILLS REQUIRED:

The successful candidate should have

• A good science degree
• Demonstrable success in breaking exclusive stories
• An in-depth knowledge of specific academic areas, and the ability to use this as a basis for investigations and reports into cutting edge science
• An ability to keep abreast of developments in your chosen field(s) and a strong motivation to write compelling, timely, and authoritative news stories
• A vision of the direction your chosen specialist scientific fields are moving in
• Experience of working to daily or weekly deadlines

This role not only has a competitive salary but also includes an excellent benefits package.

The position will be based either in our US east coast office in Boston, MA or in our central London office.

To apply, please send a CV and cover letter with links to relevant published stories to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Applications should be received by Thursday September 16th 2010

We are a new and exciting UK internet forum and platform. We are growing quickly and are looking for a science writer to write posts and articles (300-500 word) about issues regarding allergies and asthma in the UK as well as the rest of the world.

The articles should be accessible to a broad readership and can deal with a broad spectrum of subjects such as allergy and asthma research, practicing allergen avoidance, non-medical allergy and asthma relief products, events/news regarding allergy and asthma, personal experiences, as well as books and paper reviews. What subject area and specific topic to write about is to a large extent up to the writer him or herself.

Knowledge, experience and passion for the subject matter are essential.

If you are interested in this position, please for contact Chris at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . In your email, explain in a couple of sentences what your writing experiences are and how and why you can relate to the overall subject matter.

The close date for applications is the 1st of September 2010.

News Reporter, New Scientist

New Scientist, the world's leading science and technology magazine and website, is looking for a talented news reporter to join its award-winning team.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Working in print and online, the candidate will be expected to write news stories and blogs and source multimedia stories such as video

• To keep abreast of developments in his or her chosen scientific field(s)

• The candidate will be expected to source and write exclusive stories

KEY SKILLS REQUIRED:

The successful candidate should have

• A good science degree

• Demonstrable success in breaking exclusive stories

• An in-depth knowledge of specific academic areas, and the ability to use this as a basis for investigations and reports into cutting edge science

• An ability to keep abreast of developments in your chosen field(s) and a strong motivation to write compelling, timely, and authoritative news stories

• A vision of the direction your chosen specialist scientific fields are moving in

• Experience of working to daily or weekly deadlines

RBI General Benefits Package

• Pension Scheme
• 28 Days Holiday
• Paid Charity Days – 2 days per year
• Life Insurance (4x salary)
• Save As You Earn Share Scheme (SAYE)
• Competitive Salaries

The position will be based either in our US east coast office in Boston, MA or in our central London office.

To apply, send a CV and cover letter with links to relevant published stories to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or Henry Gomm, 84 Theobald's Road, London WC1X 8NS.

Applications should be received by Thursday September 16th 2010

Macmillan Scientific Communications (MSC), the science communications division of Nature Publishing Group (NPG), seeks several freelance journalists and editors to help with preparation of a planned publication focused on European research and its implications and impact on society.

Initial work to produce a pilot issue would be freelance but some of the positions could become fulltime based in the London office of NPG, if a decision to go ahead with the publication is made.

We seek applications from science journalists and editors who have experience in science journalism or editing covering the European research scene and the implications and impact of research on society, or at least a strong understanding and knowledge of research in the European community. A recognised degree, diploma or equivalent in journalism or communications is essential.

Applicants should provide a CV and covering letter with details of all academic qualifications and relevant work experience, indicating if they seek a role as a journalist or editor.

Applicants should also submit an original 1500-word article on a current topic regarding some major research initiative, new research policy, or research area being pursued in the European Union (or in the context of the Seventh Framework Programme) and the article should place the research in context for a broad public as well as scientific audience. If the test article is used in the pilot publication, successful applicants will be paid for their test article at NPG’s standard freelance rates.

Applications should be submitted by email to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it quoting ’Freelance MSC’ in the subject header.

Closing date: Friday 27th August 2010

New Scientist Freelance News Editor

New Scientist, the world’s leading science and technology magazine, is looking to grow its pool of freelance news editors.

We need freelance editors with the experience, flexibility and talent to drop in to a busy news section for temporary stints. We offer an attractive daily rate.

KEY REQUIREMENTS:

- Experience in science news journalism, ideally with a track record of editing and managing reporters

- To find, commission, write and edit compelling news stories about all aspects of science and technology

- A good science degree

- Flexibility to periodically come in to edit news stories in our central London office, for a few days to a week or more. Most cover editors are full- or part-time freelancers

Please email a CV and clips (ideally weblinks) of your work to:-

This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it with the reference COVERNEWS in the subject line

Location: Lacon House, 84 Theobald’s Rd, Holborn, London

News Editor

Nature Reviews Drug Discovery is recruiting for a News Editor.

This exciting position involves commissioning, editing and writing news content tailored to the broad international audience of the journal, and conducting interviews with leaders across the field of drug discovery and development.

The ideal candidate will have strong prior experience in commissioning, editing and writing news content on topics related to the biopharma industry, and a broad knowledge of key issues relevant to the science and business of drug discovery and development. A core aspect of the job is interacting with the biopharma industry and academic biomedical research communities, including conducting interviews and conference attendance, and so the successful candidate should have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

The position will be based in the London office of Nature Publishing Group, a division of Macmillan Publishers Ltd, which is dedicated to serving the academic, professional scientific and medical communities. The terms and conditions are highly competitive, reflecting the importance and responsibilities of the role, which is offered on a permanent, full-time contract.

To apply, please submit a CV, a concise cover letter explaining your interest in the position, examples of published new stories if possible, and sample news content for an issue of Nature Reviews Drug Discovery, including two news feature ideas and two candidates for interview profiles.

Application is by CV and covering letter to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Please quote reference number NPG/097/10 in the subject header.

All applicants must be able to demonstrate the right to live and work in the UK in order to be considered for the vacancy.

SciDev.Net seeks a Commissioning Editor.

SciDev.Net (the Science and Development Network ) is a UK-based not-for-profit organisation that provides news, information and analysis about science and technology for the developing world, primarily through its award-winning website www.scidev.net.

SciDev.Net is looking for an editor to take responsibility for commissioning opinion articles, editorials, ‘spotlights’, and related material.

For full details of responsibilities, required experience, and application procedures, please visit:

http://www.scidev.net/en/jobs/commissioning-editor.html

For further information about this position, contact:

This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Closing date: Friday, 6th August 2010

Bloomberg News seeks a reporter for the Amsterdam office to join the European technology team, covering Royal Philips Electronics NV and other Dutch technology companies.

The successful applicant is expected to produce exclusive breaking-news stories, executive interviews and enterprise pieces about Philips as well as the European technology beat.

The reporter will handle spot news such as mergers and acquisitions, personnel changes, earnings, and collaborate with reporters in the European technology team to break news under real-time deadlines

Requirements:

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience is essential

Journalism experience is essential

Experience of working in a real-time news environment in desirable

Experience of reporting on European technology companies is desirable

Bloomberg is the world's most trusted source of information for businesses and professionals. Bloomberg combines innovative technology with unmatched analytic, data, news, display and distribution capabilities, to deliver critical information via the BLOOMBERG PROFESSIONAL® service and multimedia platforms. Bloombergs media services cover the world with more than 2,200 news and multimedia professionals at 146 bureaus in 72 countries.

The BLOOMBERG TELEVISION® 24-hour network delivers smart television to more than 240 million homes.

BLOOMBERG RADIO® services broadcast via SIRIUS XM Radio and 1worldspaceTM satellite radio globally and on WBBR 1130AM in New York. The award-winning monthly BLOOMBERG MARKETS® magazine, Bloomberg BusinessWeek magazine and the BLOOMBERG.COM® financial news and information Web site provide news and insight to businesses and investors.

Bloomberg is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all backgrounds regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or any other classification protected by law.

Date posted: 13/07/10 00:00

Closing date: 09/08/10

Salary: Competitive + benefits

Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands

Apply online (you will need to register/login as a jobseeker first to make online applications)

Freelance Journalist Position

Journalist with experience of PR/Marketing is required by Summit Saturday School.

Summit Saturday School, based in Clapham Junction, south London, works
with children aged 6 years to 19 years to enhance their learning
abilities, improve their confidence and generally achieve at a higher
academic level than predicted by their schools or even by their
families.

There are many success stories, many untold stories and Summit is
seeking a freelance journalist with a background in PR and/or
marketing, on a short term basis.

Job description

1.         Generate ideas for positive PR

2.         Write articles and get Summit coverage in relevant publications

3.         Create press releases

4.         Some copywriting for the Summit website

Interested applicants should send their CV to:

This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it for the attention of Mrs. B. Stewart. 

Find more information on the school at http://www.summitsat.co.uk/

Closing date:  August 21st 2010