Science Writer | JoVE

JoVE is the world-leading producer and provider of science video solutions with the mission to improve scientific research and education. Millions of scientists, educators and students use JoVE for their research, teaching and learning. Our institutional clients comprise over 1,000 universities, colleges, and biopharma companies, including such leaders as Harvard, MIT, Yale, and Stanford. As a rapidly growing company, with offices in the USA, UK, Australia, and India servicing clients in over 60 countries, we are seeking talented and ambitious individuals to join our company.

We are looking for a creative science writer to join our team to produce scripts for research-focused, educational animated videos in biological sciences. This position is for science enthusiasts who would love to create cool and engaging scientific videos catering to scientists, researchers, and graduate students.

Responsibilities:

· Follow our guidelines for script generation to produce informative, interesting, and scientifically accurate voiceover

· Create storyboards that guide the work of professional animators

· Generate technical documents using our guidelines to provide instructions to media professionals such as voice talent, video editors, and animators

· Review content and provide feedback based on your knowledge and expertise in biological sciences.

Requirements:

· Ph.D. in Biological Sciences or relevant discipline

· Wet-lab experience in biological research and expertise in In vitro testing/cell-based assays are mandatory.

· Experience working with pre-clinical animal models is desired.

· Eagerness to convey science using creative approaches

· Enthusiasm to learn and communicate scientific concepts visually

· Must demonstrate US-English language proficiency with written communication skills

· Proficiency with Microsoft Power point and Google Docs is a plus

· Openness to multitask and adaptability to changing business needs