Broadening Horizons Intern - Journal Development

Overview

Circa: Salary - Salary Plan, 24,071.00 GBP Annual. The Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC) is recruiting three interns to join the Broadening Horizons programme for 10 weeks. This paid internship supports chemistry students and graduates from Black and minority ethnic backgrounds across the UK and the Republic of Ireland. The programme aims to foster an inclusive and diverse chemical sciences workforce. Interns receive a salary of £24,071 per annum (pro rata) and are employed through Workday with the following application requirements.

Role and responsibilities

The role is based within the core materials portfolio, working across five materials science journals including Materials Horizons. Responsibilities include:

• Provide hands-on experience in developing and curating journal content.
• Science writing experience in journal blog writing and creating social media posts.
• Collaborate with researchers external to the RSC to organise subject-based article collections.
• Work as part of an experienced editorial team covering the full editorial process from commissioning through to final publication.
• Support future careers in science publishing, science communication, or academic research through this placement.

Location and working arrangements

Open to hybrid working. The role is contractually based at the Cambridge or London office, with the option to work from home within the UK. Attendance at the office is expected as needed for the role.

What we are looking for

Note: The following lists reflect the content as provided. Remove any content that is not part of core job description when publishing. Essential and desirable qualifications:

• Essential: Strong science background and qualifications
• Enthusiasm and passion for science communication
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong organisational and time-management skills

• Desirable: Undergraduate degree in chemistry or other physical science subject
• Previous experience of interacting with researchers in industry or academia
• Confident use of Twitter/other social media platforms

About the Royal Society of Chemistry

The RSC is the UK's professional body for chemical scientists with over 60,000 members and an international publishing and knowledge business. We encourage applications from a diverse range of backgrounds and are committed to equal opportunities and an inclusive culture.

We particularly encourage applications from disabled and ethnic minority candidates. As part of the Disability Confident Scheme, we endeavour to offer an interview to candidates meeting the essential criteria who have a substantial physical/mental impairment. We are committed to accessible recruitment processes and will consider reasonable adjustments. If you would like to apply in a different format, please contact the Recruitment Team at or (0) .

How to apply and additional information

To apply, submit an application via Workday with:

• An up-to-date CV
• A supporting statement (no more than 500 words) indicating how your knowledge and transferable skills align to the Job Description.

Being part of the RSC means contributing to a dedicated, forward-thinking community with opportunities across publishing, membership, marketing, communications, technology, finance, and more. For more about us and ongoing opportunities, visit our Work For Us pages. We are a Disability Confident Committed Employer; guidance on the appropriate use of AI tools is provided with application materials.