[Nettime-nl] Vacancy for Science Writer / Web Researcher (full time) [u]

["Geert Lovink [c]" <geert@xs4all.nl>]

> From: André Kuijpers & Theresa Stanton <aj.kuypers@tip.nl>
> VACANCY
>  
> Contactivity is a small, dynamic company based in Leiden, the 
> Netherlands, producing  professional periodicals (printed journals 
> with associated web magazines and email newsletters) on issues related 
> to international development cooperation for  various clients, 
> including international organizations and development NGOs 
> (www.contactivity.com).
>  
> Contactivity is seeking a science writer / web researcher (full time) 
> to join its enthusiastic international team.
>  
> We are looking for the elusive sheep with five legs: a young, 
> ambitious, hands-on journalist (or scientist) with excellent writing 
> skills, a demonstrable interest in international development, a 
> fascination with science and technology, and an eye for emerging 
> trends and good stories.
>  
> Requirements: The successful candidate will have
> ·         a degree (or equivalent) in a development-related subject;
> ·         an active interest in science and technology;
> ·         excellent writing, editing and proofreading skills in 
> English; a working knowledge of French and/or Spanish would be an 
> advantage;
> ·         experience in web research;
> ·         good word processing skills;
> ·         willingness to work to tight deadlines; and
> ·         a minimum of two years’ work experience in a similar 
> position.
>  
> Tasks: The tasks of the successful candidate will include
> ·         advising on the choice of content for our multimedia 
> publications;
> ·         identifying authors and editing/rewriting their articles as 
> necessary;
> ·         carrying out web research and compiling thematic web 
> dossiers with annotated links to articles, documents and information 
> services;
> ·         managing the content of web magazines and websites; and
> ·         supervising the work of (freelance) editors and translators.
>  
> The successful candidate may eventually be given editorial 
> responsibility for one of multimedia periodicals produced by 
> Contactivity.
>  
> The position is open to EU nationals only. The successful candidate 
> will be offered an initial fixed-term contract (period negotiable). 
> The salary is competitive and commensurate with experience.
>  
> Applications: To apply please send a brief letter, a CV, two recent 
> examples of written materials, plus the names, addresses (including 
> email) and phone numbers of two work-related references to: 
> rutger@contactivity.com.
>  
> We hope to fill the position by January 2006. Closing date for 
> applications: 1 December 2005.

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