Deputy Editor, COSMOS (Sydney)

Posted on 7 January 2011 by ASC Webmaster

*Australia’s #1 science magazine seeks a Deputy Editor.*

COSMOS is a stylish magazine of breadth and ambition – literary in its journalism, global in scope and visually lush. It reaches 400,000 readers a month via a bi-monthly print and digital magazine, a daily online news website and a weekly e-newsletter.

Reporting to the Editor-in-Chief, the role helps influence the shape of COSMOS: developing story ideas, commissioning writers, editing and writing articles, and maintaining the high standard for which COSMOS is renowned. Reporting to you will be the Online Editor, the Assistant Editor and the Editorial Assistant, as well as the Art Director and other casual editorial staff.

The right applicant will be an intelligent self-starter with a talent for writing and a fascination for science. You must be highly organised, a team player who is not afraid to get your hands dirty. A degree in science would be an advantage, as would experience with blogs and social media.

Based in offices in inner-Sydney, the COSMOS team is friendly, enthusiastic and keen to excel. Luna Media is a small, award-winning publisher widely recognised as an industry innovator. You would be a key player who would contribute directly to the development and success of the magazine and the company. Opportunity to write and occasional travel in Australia and overseas.

*Duties*

– Work closely with the Editor-in-Chief, developing stories and ideas – Research, commission and edit articles – Manage day-to-day editorial operations and workflow – Deal with freelance writers – Represent COSMOS at events – Deputise for the Editor-in-Chief in his absence

*Requirements*

– A self-starter with excellent organisational skills – Reliable, responsible, with a strong work ethic – An elegant writer who loves quality journalism and is brimming with ideas – Can meet multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment – Has a fascination for science and good journalism – Has a friendly attitude and is a team player – Minimum of 2 years’ experience as a journalist in a magazine or other media environment

DEADLINE: Monday 24 January 2011. Salary commensurate with experience.

*Please note: This is not an entry-level position. You must show examples of your previous work and show that you can handle the challenge of a fast-paced job in a newsroom.*

If you meet the above requirements, please apply in writing with …

1) a detailed cover letter explaining why you want the job

2) a resume or CV

3) writing samples

*Applications failing to comply with the three requirements above will not be considered*.

Email your application to *jobs at cosmosmagazine dot com*

OR post it to:

*Deputy Editor position Attention: Wilson da Silva, Editor-in-Chief COSMOS PO Box 302 Strawberry Hills NSW 2012*

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Great Melbourne job opportunity closes Friday 7 Jan

Posted on 7 January 2011 by Kali Madden

Hi Folks,

If this job is the one for you note that application deadline has been extended today as per note from Chris below.

Best,

Kali

Sent from my iPad

On 07/01/2011, at 10:05 AM, wrote:

> Could you do me a massive favour and send a quick email to the list amending the close of applications to midnight tonight (Friday 7 January)? > > Many thanks > Chris KP > > > ________________________________ > From: Kali Madden > Date: Fri, 7 Jan 2011 10:00:55 +1100 > To: > Subject: [ASC-list] Fwd: Great Melbourne job opportunity closes today > > On behalf of Chris KP > > > Begin forwarded message: > > From: info@chriskp.com <info@chriskp.com > > Date: 6 January 2011 11:08:22 PM AEDT > To: asc-list-bounces@lists.asc.asn.au > Subject: Great Melbourne job opportunity > > Hi Everyone > > Just a quick reminder that our Inspiring Australia Project Manager position closes tomorrow. You can read more about it here: < https://recruitment.csiro.au/asp/job_details.asp?RefNo=2010%2F899 https://recruitment.csiro.au/asp/job_details.asp?RefNo=2010%2F899 https://recruitment.csiro.au/asp/job_details.asp?RefNo=2010%2F899 https://recruitment.csiro.au/asp/job_details.asp?RefNo=2010%2F899 > and here < http://www.seek.com.au/Job/project-manager-inspiring-australia/in/melbourne-bayside-south-eastern-suburbs/18750063 http://www.seek.com.au/Job/project-manager-inspiring-australia/in/melbourne-bayside-south-eastern-suburbs/18750063 http://www.seek.com.au/Job/project-manager-inspiring-australia/in/melbourne-bayside-south-eastern-suburbs/18750063 http://www.seek.com.au/Job/project-manager-inspiring-australia/in/melbourne-bayside-south-eastern-suburbs/18750063 > > > Cheers > Chris Krishna-Pillay > > Victorian Manager, CSIRO Education > > Phone: +61 3 9252 6264 Fax: +61 3 9252 6256 > Chris.Krishna-Pillay@csiro.au | http://www.csiro.au/ http://www.csiro.au/ www.csiro.au http://www.csiro.au/ | http://www.csiro.au/educationvic http://www.csiro.au/educationvic www.csiro.au/educationvic http://www.csiro.au/educationvic < http://www.csiro.au/educationvic http://www.csiro.au/educationvic http://www.csiro.au/educationvic http://www.csiro.au/educationvic > > Address: PO Box 56, Highett VIC 3190 > > _______________________________________________ ASC-list mailing list list@asc.asn.au http://www.asc.asn.au/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=97&Itemid=115

Your feedback on “Science and the Media” report

Posted on 6 January 2011 by ASC Webmaster

Dear ASCers

The “Expert working group on science and the media” set up by DIISR as part of their Inspiring Australia initiative has produced a draft summary report for discussion and feedback. You’ll find the draft report on the Inspiring Australia website http://www.innovation.gov.au/Science/InspiringAustralia/Pages/Inspiring Australia.aspx> including details about the composition of the working group and their terms of reference.

Your thoughts and ideas regarding the review and recommendations proposed in the draft are welcome – please send feedback directly to me by 21 January. A longer final report will be produced within the next two months.

As part of the review process we are also running a survey of science journalists working for mainstream media, which will be completed on 21 January. Please let me know if you are a working science (or environment, health, technology) reporter and have not heard about the survey. For those who have been science journalists but no longer work for mainstream media outlets, we are planning to design a specific survey for you. The aim of the surveys is to monitor trends in science reporting in Australia.

Best wishes

Susannah

Dr Susannah Eliott

Chief Executive Officer

Australian Science Media Centre (AusSMC)

Street address: The Science Exchange, 55 Exchange Place, ADELAIDE SA 5000

Postal address: PO Box 237, RUNDLE MALL SA 5000

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The Australian Science Media Centre (AusSMC) is an independent, non-profit service for the news media, giving journalists direct access to evidence-based science and expertise. The national centre is advised by a Science Advisory Panel and governed by a Board of Management. It is supported by a wide variety of sectors with each contribution capped at 10% of total running costs. Foundation sponsors are the ABC, APN News & Media, CSIRO, Fairfax Media Ltd, the Govt of SA, Innovative Research Universities Australia, Media Monitors, News Ltd, New South Wales Govt, Orica Ltd, Queensland Govt, ResMed Inc, the Royal Institution of Australia, the State Govt of Victoria, Network Ten and the University of Melbourne. Gold Sponsors are the Australian Academy of Science, ATSE, Cisco Systems Inc., CSL Ltd, IBM Australia, Shell Australia Ltd and the University of Adelaide. Supporters include AMTA, Flinders University, Johnson Winter & Slattery, Microsoft Pty Ltd, O’Loughlins Lawyers and the Powerhouse Museum.

Disclaimer: Please note that any views expressed are the personal opinions of the experts named. They do not represent the views of the AusSMC or any other organisation unless specifically stated. The AusSMC attempts to provide a range of views from the scientific community. The AusSMC can help journalists find an expert on a topical area of science. For more details, contact us.

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