With the launch of our new website in August, ACAMH is looking for a Science Journalist who will
play a pivotal role in developing the Association’s mission to bridge the gap between rigorous research and best practice relating to children’s mental health, further developing the Association as an information hub for sharing best practice to benefit all
of those who work with children.
Responsibilities
- You will be repurposing original content including highly scientific articles from our two journals through to transcripts of our events to create original, conversational yet engaging
copy across multiple mediums that can make even the most complex information and research easy to understand
- Develop or introduce existing industry standard metrics for measuring the impact of your writing on the target audience
Key attributes/skills/competencies
- You must have an excellent feel for scientific web communication, producing engaging content and building a connection with our audience
- You’re someone who is plugged into social media, has confidence to use emerging platforms and find innovative ways to increase engagement both on and offline
- SEO and social media skills are essential, as are great, fast-paced writing skills and a genuine passion for the subject
- Recognising the time constraints of our editors you will be well organised with the ability to independently manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines collaboratively with colleagues
and editors alike, taking full responsibility for the day-to-day delivery of assigned writing, referencing and editing of projects
Experience and qualifications
- MSc in Biomedical Science or Research Methodologies
- At least 12 months’ experience working in medical communication agency
Remuneration and Benefits
- The role is initially for a one year contract with the possibility of become permanent at the end of the term
- This is a 5-day role but will are willing to consider flexible working arrangements for the right candidate
- Up to £28-30K depending on experience along with a generous 5% non-contributory pension scheme
About ACAMH
- ACAMH is a truly multi-disciplinary membership organisation focused on bridging the gap between rigorous research and best practice relating to children’s mental health. ACAMH holds
a body of knowledge and acts as an information hub for sharing best practice to benefit all of those who work with children.
- ACAMH raises standards in the understanding and management of child mental health issues.
- It publishes the Journal of Child Psychology & Psychiatry (JCPP), an internationally acclaimed and world-leading child & adolescent psychology and psychiatry journal, that brings
together empirical research, clinical studies and reviews to advance how we understand and approach child and adolescent mental health.
- ACAMH also publishes the Child & Adolescent Mental Health (CAMH) journal, a high quality, peer-review of child and adolescent mental health services research, which has articles
for practitioners describing evidence-based clinical methods and clinically orientated research
- There is no other organisation like this in Europe - ACAMH provides cutting edge state of the art knowledge to mental health issues that drives forward best practice
Applications
Please send your application to [log in to unmask] making sure you include a CV and covering letter evidencing why you believe you fit the role.
Applications close on 18th August 2017
Martin Pratt
Chief Executive
ACAMH
St Saviour’s House
39-41 Union Street
London SE1 1SD, UK