We are looking for a web content and newsletter editor to join our team!
The editor will maintain 1) the chapter’s website to ensure that the site is functional, online, and the content is up to date and 2) the chapter’s weekly newsletter to keep our members in-the-know of the latest happenings in neuroscience.
As a content editor, you’ll avidly follow neuroscience news, stories, and events to select the best content bites for our readers.
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Plan, write, execute newsletter contents and distribution to our subscribed members
- Understand and comply with media law and industry ethical guidelines
- Gather visual content for weekly newsletter, and ensuring that images are high quality and editorially compelling
- Engage with newsletter readers by responding to their emails and outreach on social media
- Maintain the SfN.SG website in collaboration with the Web Master
- Perform assigned tasks such as content update in a timely manner
- Review and update web content, links, and design regularly
- Monitor site security and report suspicious activities to the Web Master
- Review, analyze, and resolve usability issues – e.g. maintaining uptime, security patches, and subscriptions
- Enhance the newsletter and website with content – e.g. sourcing information from other news outlets such as neuroscience events, job fairs, and talks to share with our community
Required Skills:
- Fluency with design tools (e.g. Canva), newsletter management tools (Mailchimp), markup and web programming languages (HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript)
- Some experience working with WordPress CMS
- Excellent editing and copywriting skills
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- Passion for neuroscience – interest in networking with academic and industry professionals
- Must be able to commit 3-4 hours a week
Benefits:
- Opportunities to learn about neuroscience and connect with neuroscientists in Singapore
- A small cash token of appreciation
More Information and Application:
To apply, please send your CV to sfnsg.chapter@gmail.com before 20 May 2022 with “Web Content and Newsletter Editor Position” in the subject line.
For more information regarding this position, please email us at sfnsg.chapter@gmail.com.
