Job Advertisement: Online Editor for the Design Research Society
About the DRS
The Design Research Society is an international member society founded in 1966 to enable and promote research into the process of design in all its many fields. Members of the society, which now number over 1000, span a wide range of academic disciplines as well as working professionally in design practice. A recent growth area of the Society has been in PhD student memberships who now make up a quarter of all members. The DRS provides support for its membership through a monthly newsletter, annual events, a prestigious biennial conference, student research bursaries, nine special interest groups and growing online resources.
With the successful launch of the new online platform in June 2017 we are now looking to increase engagement with our membership, as well as the field of design research more generally, through the appointment of an Online Editor. This role will be key in helping the Society to meet strategic objectives of international growth and influence over the coming years.
Role Summary
The Online Editor will use their knowledge of Design Research to work with the DRS Communications Officer, DRS Administrator, and other members of the DRS Council to create and manage content of interest to the membership of the DRS and to the full diversity of design researchers worldwide. The Online Editor will report to the Vice Chair of the DRS.
It is anticipated that the role of Web Editor will take 4 hours per week on average, attracting a monthly salary of GBP 250.00 (or equivalent). Applicants can be based anywhere in the world.
Key Responsibilities
• To source, edit and upload content to the DRS website on a weekly basis;
• To promote web content through direct communication with members and social media channels;
• To liaise with members of the DRS council in meeting particular promotional or reporting needs (for example to coincide with major events such as the biennial conference);
• To maintain the external-face of the DRS website and social media channels.
Person Specification
We are looking for candidates with the following attributes:
• A strong interest in design research or other relevant field (essential);
• An excellent understanding of the English language (essential);
• Good interpersonal and communication skills (essential);
• Self-motivated, organised, and able to meet deadlines (essential);
• Experience of publishing online magazine or news articles (desired);
• Ability to use Photoshop, Illustrator, or similar packages in thinking graphically about the presentation of content (desired);
• Experience of using social media and other web-tools for promotional purposes (essential);
• A commitment to equal opportunities and inclusive practices (essential)
How to Apply
Applications should be in the form of a short CV (2 pages max) and covering letter outlining why you feel you are suited to the role. Completed applications should be emailed to the DRS Administrator ([log in to unmask]) by the deadline of Monday 4th December 2017.
For an informal discussion about the role please contact: Peter Lloyd, Vice Chair of the DRS, at [log in to unmask]
Further information about the Design Research Society can be found at: www.designresearchsociety.org
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