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[full-time] Editor: Molecular Systems Biology at EMBL

2009-08-17 08:18:42

Location: Heidelberg, Germany
URL: http://www.embo.org

Description:

Grade:6, 7 or 8 depending on qualifications and experience
EMBL site:EMBO Heidelberg
Commencing date: As soon as possible after closing date
Job description:Molecular Systems Biology has a vacancy for an in-house research Editor.

This exciting position involves working together with the existing editorial team on all aspects of the editorial process including critically reading submitted research, organizing peer-review, commissioning and editing reviews, and developing the content and editorial policies of the journal.

Molecular Systems Biology was launched by Nature Publishing Group and EMBO in March 2005, and has rapidly become the premier journal in the fields of systems biology, synthetic biology and systems Medicine.

This is a great opportunity to continue to work in science and to be intensively exposed to high quality research in the rapidly developing disciplines of systems biology.

Qualificationsand experience: To meet the challenging tasks of this role, the ideal candidate will have a strong research background, a PhD in molecular biology and a deep interest in systems biology. Other essential attributes include a broad knowledge in cell and molecular biology, excellent written and verbal communication skills and a commitment to the communication of scientific ideas. An important aspect of the job is interaction with the scientific community and attending international conferences. Successful candidates must therefore be dynamic and outgoing, be prepared to travel, and have excellent interpersonal skills.

Contract:An initial contract of 3 years will be offered to the successful candidate. This can be renewed, depending on circumstances at the time of the review.

Closing date: 13 September 2009.

EMBL is an inclusive, equal opportunity employer offering attractive conditions and benefits appropriate to an international research organisation.

Please note that EMBL does not return CVs or attached documents to applicants.

To apply, please email a cover letter, CV (in English) and contact information of three professional references quoting ref. no. W/09/066 PJUK in the subject line, to application@embl.de.

WWW: http://www.embo.org and http://www.nature.com/msb

General enquiries may be sent to jobs@embl.de or to the following address:

EMBL, Personnel, Postfach 10.2209, 69012 Heidelberg, Germany

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[full-time] HRzone.co.uk editor at Neil Davey

2009-08-13 03:15:52

Location: Bristol
URL: http://www.hrzone.co.uk

Description:

HRzone.co.uk editor, full-time maternity cover,

HRzone.co.uk is one of the UK’s leading online sources of information for the human resources community. We are looking for an experienced and highly-motivated editor for maternity cover on HRzone.co.uk.

Reporting directly to the managing editor, the applicant should have an outgoing and flexible personality and be familiar with the major issues which affect the HR community.

The editor will be responsible for supplying and managing a wide range of editorial, including blogs, webinars, audio visual content, user generated material, resources, research, and tools to promote community engagement. They will also be responsible for creating the HRzone.co.uk email bulletins; managing the site, with a constant eye on site analytics, to create a must-visit destination; and identifying and developing new editorial opportunities and products.

They should have wide experience of using social networks and ideally be able to create and edit content in a variety of media, including audio and video.

The editor will also be required to represent HRzone.co.uk at frequent internal and external events and to create and exploit opportunities to meet with the community at every opportunity. They will also be required to attend events and client meetings at short notice and travel extensively and to liaise on a daily basis with both sales and marketing.

You will need to have the following:
• A knowledge of issues relevant to HR professionals
• Understanding and experience of using social networks
• The ability to create and edit audio and video content
• Sound commercial acumen
• Excellent attention to detail
• Strong organisational skills
• Ability to develop productive working relationships with sales and marketing
• Ability to utilise clear and concise written communication at all times

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• To initiate, write, and supply editorial content including blogs, webinars, audio visual content, user generated material, resources, research, and discussion groups
• To work with and facilitate the HRzone.co.uk community to create greater engagement, higher open rates and increased click throughs
• To experiment with and adopt new forms of editorial content and delivery methods
• To assemble HRzone.co.uk bulletins, and to experiment with a range of delivery models, including layout and frequency
• To source, liaise and manage external and internal contributors
• To liaise daily with the sales department and to attend both daily, weekly and monthly editorial meetings in the Bristol office
• To attend regular meetings both with clients and contributors as required by the heads of sales and editorial both at the Bristol office and at client sites
• To attend all major external and community events
• To promote opportunities to meet with the community
• To work with an editorial board to gather feedback and create new opportunities
• To help monitor the site for comments and member activity and act as appropriate
• To monitor the editor@ email and deal with enquiries as appropriate
• To identify potential campaigns for HRzone.co.uk to champion, to position the site as a voice for the community

Maternity cover to start 21st September 2009, fixed contract full-time, Monday-Friday 9-5.30.

Please send your current CV and covering letter to Neil Davey (ndavey@sift.com).

The closing date for applications is August 17. Interviews will take place w/c August 17 and w/c August 24.

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[full-time] Editor/Business manager at Netcomposites

2009-07-01 03:01:46

Location: Chesterfield
URL: http://www.netcomposites.com

Description:

Delivery and Expansion of Composites News and Information Portal NetComposites is a young, unique and fast-growing company, creating and disseminating innovative technologies to advance the use of composite materials. Due to continued expansion, we are now looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic business manager/editor to further develop our world-leading news and media services to the worldwide composites industry.

You will have complete responsibility for all aspects of our news and media services, developing our online revenue, delivery services and delivery team. In particular, you will be directly responsible for:

Generating revenue in the form of paid advertising
Managing advertising client relations and providing statistical feedback.
Commercial development of new areas of the NetComposites web site.
Representing NetComposites at major international industry events.
Identifying, researching and editing news and feature articles on a range of technologies and applications within the worldwide composites industry.
Publishing this news electronically through our email newsletter and web site.
The range of skills needed means that we are looking for a versatile individual with a positive and decisive attitude, combined with excellent interpersonal skills. Strong sales experience will be needed to manage key accounts and generate new business. Additionally, the role requires applicants to write with exceptional clarity, have a good technical education, a thorough understanding of office software packages and a flair for design. It is expected that the role will require both UK and European travel.

This is a superb opportunity to join a young, fast-growing company with a global presence, offering excellent career progression to the right candidate. We can offer a competitive salary now, as well as excellent prospects for dedicated individuals. We are working towards the Investor in People standard and are committed to nurturing and training our employees.

NetComposites is located in Chesterfield, with modern offices and workshop environment. Chesterfield is a much sought-after location on the edge of the Peak District, one of the most beautiful areas of the UK, and is commutable from areas such as Sheffield, Derby, Mansfield, Dronfield, Matlock, Staveley, Bolsover and Clay Cross.

In preference, please send your applications by email, although unfortunately we are only able to accept applications from candidates from the UK and European Union.

Please quote pressjobs.co.uk when applying for this position.

Apply to:

Mr Gordon Bishop
Managing Director
NetComposites
4A Broom Business Park
Bridge Way
Chesterfield
S41 9QG
United Kingdom
Tel: 01246 266244

gordon.bishop@netcomposites.com

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[full-time] Editor at World Trademark Review

2009-06-24 08:06:49

Location: City of London
URL: http://www.theipmediagroup.com

Description:

To be responsible for all content in World Trademark Review (WTR) magazine, as well as the news and in-house feature aspects of the WTR daily email bulletin. The editor will manage WTR’s in-house team of journalists and will work closely with the editor in chief of the IP Media Group to develop the WTR editorial offering and to ensure that it continues to be regarded as the market leader at the cutting edge of global trademark law and business developments.
The right candidate will be able to demonstrate the highest standards of journalistic, commissioning and copy-editing skills, and is likely to have at least four years’ experience as a senior journalist/editor in a business-to-business publishing environment. Although the position will be based in London, some foreign travel will be necessary.
Mention pressjobs when you apply

Please submit full CV, covering letter and samples of work by email to employment@gbp.co.uk. All applications should be received by Monday, 6th July 2009. Only those to be invited for an interview will be contacted.

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[full-time] Senior Journalist and Sub Editor at David Westley

2009-06-04 00:08:09

Location: Dubai, UAE
URL: http://business.maktoob.com

Description:

Maktoob Business publishes 24 hours a day, seven days a week, reporting on the rapidly changing business and economic landscape of the GCC and wider Middle East.

We are looking for an experienced and passionate senior business reporter, and a sub editor to join our newsroom team based in Dubai in the United Arab Emirates.

The ideal candidates will have experience working at a major news wire – Reuters, Bloomberg, Dow Jones… Knowledge of the Middle East would be an advantage, but is not essential.

Salary: Competitive, tax free.

If you would like to find out more please send your CV by email to David Westley, Director, Maktoob Business – david.westley@maktoobgroup.com.

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[full-time] Europe Editor/Analyst at Oxford Analytica

2009-06-02 04:06:55

Location: Oxford
URL: http://www.oxan.com

Description:

Oxford Analytica is seeking a Europe Editor/Analyst. The successful candidate will commission, edit and write analysis on the politics, economy and international relations of Europe, with special reference to the policies and institutions of the European Union, for publication in the Oxford Analytica Daily Brief.

Candidates should have a firm grounding in these areas, developed through a postgraduate degree and/or relevant work experience. Preference will be given to those with training in economics and/or expertise in markets and business generally. Analytical skills and the ability to write/edit with speed and accuracy are essential.

The position is based in Oxford, United Kingdom, and confirmation of your eligibility to work in the UK is required. Applications should be sent before the 15th June, 2009.

To apply, please send your CV and a letter of introduction (including details of your current salary) to:
Sally Martin, HR Manager
editorial_recruitment@oxford-analytica.com

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[full-time] Utopia Kitchen & Bathroom at Pro Publishing Ltd

2009-06-02 03:39:56

Location: Colchester
URL: http://www.utopiamag.co.uk

Description:

Job title: Features Editor/Editor

Salary: Dependent on Experience

This role is an exciting opportunity to work on monthly consumer interiors magazine Utopia Kitchen & Bathroom.

As a member of the editorial team you will be responsible for writing features, interviewing homeowners/designers, commissioning photographers, attending press events/shows, flat-planning and managing your workload. Pro Publishing is a very small publishers so the ability to work as part of a team is essential. You will be accountable for your day-to-day tasks and should be capable of working to deadlines. You will work extremely closely with the graphic designer, so a knowledge of InDesign would be beneficial.

Good communication skills are expected, as well as a high level of integrity in your work.

You should demonstrate a good knowledge of interior design and emerging trends within the industry.

Applicants should include two written samples of their work, preferably interiors related.

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[full-time] Editor at Pulse Today

2009-05-29 03:11:18

Location: City of London
URL: http://www.pulsetoday.co.uk

Description:

Pulse Today, the market-leading weekly newspaper for UK GPs, is looking for an editor for its website, PulseToday.

Pulse Today delivers daily news and views, business advice, and clinical education and resources to a growing audience of 60,000-plus unique users every month.

The postholder will be responsible for managing all online content and our extensive email newsletter programme. We have set ourselves challenging targets to expand traffic and further build our registered user base so you will need an unwavering ability to ensure our content connects with GPs and other UK healthcare professionals. You will also have an understanding of how to optimise all content for search engines.

You will be full of ideas for added-value online content and for innovative ways to tell the big stories that affect GPs’ working lives. Your background in news journalism will have given you proven writing and editing skills and you will be experienced in working under pressure, juggling multiple tasks to tight deadlines. Your strong commercial sense and your understanding of where new media fits into the business-to-business publishing model will help ensure we exploit all potential online revenue sources.

Experience as an online editor or deputy is desirable though not essential but you will need experience of working with a content management system. Knowledge of current primary care issues would also be an advantage, though an ability to get to grips with complex medical material is a must.

This is a strategically vital role and the successful candidate will have the confidence and authority to influence and enthuse our talented editorial team to contribute to online goals.

Please send your CV, together with a covering letter explaining why you think you’re the right person for the job by email only.

Interviews will be held on Thursday 18 June.

Please reference pressjobs.co.uk when applying for this position.

Apply to:
Ms Jo Haynes
Group Editor
Pulse
CMP Medica
Ludgate House
245 Blackfriars Rd
London
SE1 9UY

Telephone: 020 7921 8092

Web site: http://www.pulsetoday.co.uk

Email: jhaynes@cmpmedica.com

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[full-time] Project Manager at Frommer’s Unlimited

2009-05-21 03:31:51

Location: City of London
URL: http://www.frommersunlimited.biz

Description:

Frommer’s Unlimited, John Wiley & Sons, is a leading international travel publisher delivering customised content to a range of key players in the travel industry. We are recruiting an in-house full-time project manager from June 2009 to December 2009 (with possibility of extension) to oversee the smooth running and timely delivery of a new, high-quality product.

The project
The objective of this project is to upgrade the online content of a major international hotel brand to:

Reflect the new brand guidelines
Target the new customer demographic
Build consistency and professionalism
Optimise the content for search engines
Capture the brand tone of voice and style
Provide accurate, credible and appealing information on each hotel
Engage with the reader’s heart and mind
Deliver credible editorial, not sales text
Work alongside enhanced hotel imagery

Present the hotel as the gateway to a travel experience

The enhanced hotel content will arm the online reader with all the information and persuasion they need to book the hotel. Measures of our success will be increased conversion to sale and brand loyalty.

Skills and requirements

At least five years\’ experience of managing successful online projects where high volume, high quality editorial content has been delivered to specification and deadline
Brilliant organiser, who can put in place realistic delivery schedules, then make them happen
Creative thinker, with ability to devise creative solutions and back-up plans as and when issues arise
Meticulous editor, responsible for ensuring quality control at every stage of the production cycle
Excellent communicator, who keeps the teams together, co-ordinated and focused
Tactful but strong communicator, experienced in liaising with demanding clients and keeping associated teams in the loop
Calm, unflappable personality, responding well to ongoing pressure
Flexible approach, able to see the bigger picture and zoom into the fine detail
Technically savvy, and a whizz with Excel
Experience of multi-lingual projects and international teams a plus
At least five years\’ experience at a senior editorial level in the travel and hospitality industry
Broad destination knowledge of EMEA and APAC
Acute sensitivity to tone of voice and brand

Unwavering ability to ensure content connects with customers

How to apply
Please apply by email only with Travel Project Manager as the subject – no calls/post please – attaching:

your CV

covering letter detailing why you are right for the job (include details of relevant projects you have managed, links to live work and availability from June -December and beyond).

We welcome your interest, but only short-listed applicants will be contacted.

Please quote pressjobs.co.uk when applying for this position.

Apply to:
Ms Anna Goldrein
Managing Editor
Frommer\‘s Unlimited
John Wiley and Sons
The Truman Brewery
91 Brick Lane
London
E1 6QL

EditorialRoles@wiley.com

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[full-time] Style Editor & Style Assistant– Lifestyle Magazine (Job Ref: G058) at The Media Factory

2009-05-14 06:10:09

Location: Dubai
URL: http://www.themediafactory.ae

Description:

A vibrant publishing house in tax-free Dubai is seeking an inspired Style Editor & Style Assistant for a major, new monthly fashion and lifestyle customer magazine. This challenging role will excite someone ambitious to demonstrate their creativity, trend knowledge, brand contacts and organisational skills while working on the fashion and beauty direction of visually-engaging news, features and shoots. A love of quality design and photography is essential in order to inform and influence the affluent consumers at a world-class retail and leisure development. The ideal candidate will have experience of women’s magazines, but will be able to add to the mix men’s style, home furnishings and other product categories. Commercial awareness and client liaison skills are also required to excel in this unique position which offers so much growth potential in a rapidly-developing market.

Come and join a growing creative and dynamic team of professionals working at The Media Factory in Dubai, the fastest moving media scene in the world.

We also offer an attractive relocation package, including a flight to Dubai, accommodation, car rental and private medical insurance in addition to a tax-free salary.

If you are interested in applying for this position please send letter and CV, quoting the job reference number to recruitment@themediafactory.ae by 15th June 2009. Please mention pressjobs.co.uk when applying for this position.

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