Job description
Mantell Associates are currently partnered with a rapidly growing Biotechnology organisation in their search for a Science/Political Writer.
Science/Political Writer - Responsibilities:
- Work directly with the CEO/Chief Scientist to generate content suitable for publication
- Communicate the CEO's brand to a broad audience, including promoting new ideas outside of traditional services
- Being an excellent sounding board and assisting in brainstorming sessions to further develop ideas into actionable projects
- Attend meetings and take part in conference calls regularly
- Areas of writing include both politics and life sciences
- Producing articles for publication in print and online
- Write articles, blogs, and essays
- Maintain editorial calendar and publish content in a timely manner
- Express scientific and political concepts into accessible and engaging content for targeted audiences
- Demonstrate exceptional written, analytical, and verbal communication skills, with extensive knowledge of English grammar
Science/Political Writer - Requirements:
- Bachelors degree in the field of biology, political science, and/or journalism
- A scientific degree is not required though there needs to be the aptitude to learn basic scientific concepts overtime
- Minimum of 3 years of experience as a science or political writer, preferably in life sciences and/or politics
- Drive and passion for life sciences and politics
- Exceptional writing and communication skills
- Familiarity with what makes articles compelling to an online audience
- Ability to travel several times annually
Mantell Associates is a specialist Pharmaceutical and Life Sciences headhunting firm. For more information on this role, please contact us at +44 (0)20 3854 7700.
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