Psci-comm members, friends or colleagues may find the following advertised Media Assistant vacancy of interest. The position would be an excellent opportunity for someone with an interest in PR/media/science communication to gain valuable experience in a busy press office with the opportunity to assist on high profile stories.

Kind regards,

Matt

Matt Goode
Head of Media & Deputy Head of External Relations
BBSRC

Tel: 01793 413299
Mobile: 07766 423 372



The Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC) is responsible for over £380M of bioscience funding every year, driving bioscience research and post-graduate training in UK universities and institutes to underpin agriculture, food, healthcare and other related sectors.

Media Assistant

£16,900 - £18,725 (pay award pending)
To cover maternity leave
Swindon 

Ref: JRU 47/08

Bluetongue virus, stem cell research, bioenergy, genetics....we always have a story to tell about the science we fund and the scientists we support. BBSRC science has the potential to change the way we live and this opportunity has the potential to change your career.

By joining our busy but small Media Office team you will help us to tell our stories and be at the centre of some of the most high profile news reports. We need someone to support the team by answering media calls, providing admin support, managing our office systems and helping with the preparation of media material.

The role demands a good understanding of how the media works and an interest in science and the way it is portrayed in the media. In return your experience with BBSRC will have a huge impact on your career development. You will have the opportunity to further your already excellent communications skills and be supported in developing your media relations experience.

For further information about this post or an informal discussion, contact Matt Goode, Head of Media, on 01793 413299, email: [log in to unmask]

For an application form and further details, please contact Fiona Mitchell, Joint Recruitment Unit on 01793 444468 (24 hours), fax: 01793 301102 or e-mail: [log in to unmask] quoting reference JRU 47/08

Alternatively all our documents are available on our website http://jru.rcuk.ac.uk
Closing date: 14 March 2008. Interviews held: 2 April 2008.
No CV's please.

The BBSRC welcomes applications from all sections of the community irrespective
of race, ethnic origin, religion, sexual orientation, disability, age or gender. As users of the disability symbol, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy.





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