Will Steffen(Canberra Hot Air speaker) talks climate on Bush Telegraph

http://www.abc.net.au/rural/telegraph/content/2010/s2841791.htm

Jenni Metcalfe

Director Econnect Communication

PO Box 734

South Brisbane Q 4101

Australia

www.econnect.com.au

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phone: + 61 7 3846 7111, +0408 551 866

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Science writer / communicator wanted by Econnect Communication

We [Econnect Communication Pty Ltd] are a small long-established science communication agency.

THE JOB

We are currently seeking an experienced and enthusiastic science writer / communicator to join our small team to write web content, media releases, feature articles, e-newsletters, interpretive information, fact sheets and video scripts. This involves researching information, interviewing scientists and others involved in or affected by science, and producing written materials. This work will involve liaison with scientists, government representatives, community representatives, farmers, and the media. It will also involve both traditional and new media.

THE SUCCESSFUL APPLICANT will:

. Have excellent writing skills in a variety of formats

. Understand scientific culture and processes through past experience at working with researchers

. Have technical skills with website and new media formats

. Be passionate about communicating about science, especially the environmental sciences

. Feel comfortable working within a small team as well as independently

. Respond well to feedback and constructive criticism

. Be able to meet agreed deadlines

LOCATION: Preferably in our West End offices in Brisbane, but this is negotiable for the right candidate

TERMS: Contract until December 31 2010 with the possibility of extension beyond this depending on performance and work demand; three-month probationary period; must be able to start as soon as possible, and definitely by early March

CONDITIONS:

. Salary of $65K plus super plus performance-based quarterly bonuses

. One rostered day off per month; flexi-time

. 38 hours per week; flexible times

. 4 weeks annual leave; 10 days sick pay

. Back veranda for lunches, teas and parties (in Brisbane office)

APPLICATIONS:

. To me via email only (jenni@econnect.com.au)

. Close 6pm, Thursday 11 February

. Two pages maximum addressing the 7 dot points listed under ‘The successful applicant’, and providing your contact details, the names and contact details of two recent work referees, and your availability to start work with us; you can also include a short CV

. Short-listed applicants will be advised on Friday 12 February of a writing exercise, which they will be expected to complete by 6pm Tuesday 16 February. Short, short listed applicants will be interviewed on Thursday or Friday 18/ 19 February.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION:

Check out www.econnect.com.au. This should provide any information you require about our company. If you have more specific queries, please email me (don’t phone).

Jenni Metcalfe

Director Econnect Communication

PO Box 734

South Brisbane Q 4101

Australia

www.econnect.com.au

jenni@econnect.com.au

phone: + 61 7 3846 7111, +0408 551 866

skype: jenni.metcalfe

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Presenting science and Talking Science with the media

See also: http://www.econnect.com.au/publications.htm

Presenting science

Learn how to get your message across to different live audiences.

This comprehensive 28-page booklet is written by Jenni Metcalfe http://www.econnect.com.au/about_jenni.htm and Toss http://www.econnect.com.au/about_network.htm#toss Gascoigne who, together, have more than 40 years experience working with scientists and training them in presentation skills.

Participants in our http://www.econnect.com.au/ws_present.htm presenting science workshop receive a copy of the booklet as part of their course costs.

Free with each booklet: a handy DL-sized brochure crammed with hot tips on presenting science.

Published in 2008, the booklet explains how you can shape and deliver your presentation to engage your audience by:

. framing your messages to suit your objectives and the needs of your audience

. structuring your content so that you deliver your main messages clearly, within your timeframe and with the right amount of detail

. preparing and using visual aids to add impact to your presentation

. speaking confidently and fluently in front of the audience

. fielding questions successfully, and making the best use of question time

Cost: $70 + GST + postage ($2)

Talking science with the media

Learn how to get on the front foot with the media.

This comprehensive 46-page booklet is written by Jenni Metcalfe http://www.econnect.com.au/about_jenni.htm and Toss http://www.econnect.com.au/about_network.htm#toss Gascoigne who, together, have more than 40 years experience working with scientists and training them in media skills.

Participants in our talking science with http://www.econnect.com.au/ws_media.htm the media workshop receive a copy of the booklet as part of their course costs.

Free with each booklet: a handy DL-sized brochure crammed with hot tips on talking science with the media.

Published in 2009, the booklet explains how you can tailor your scientific message to suit the media, without compromising the quality of the message by:

. understanding the different media and journalists and how they operate

. designing clear messages for different media audiences

. writing successful media releases

. preparing for and conducting interviews

. dealing with difficult media situations

Cost: $80 + GST + postage ($2)

Buy both booklets for $135 + GST + postage. ($4)

Discounts are available for orders of more than 10. http://www.econnect.com.au/publications.htm#top http://www.econnect.com.au/publications.htm#top go to page top http://www.econnect.com.au/publications.htm#top

We are in the process of setting up an online payment system.

In the meantime, please call Michelle on 07 3846 7111 or email admin@econnect.com.au to place your order. http://www.econnect.com.au/publications.htm#top http://www.econnect.com.au/publications.htm#top go to page top http://www.econnect.com.au/publications.htm#top

Jenni Metcalfe

Director Econnect Communication

PO Box 734

South Brisbane Q 4101

Australia

www.econnect.com.au

jenni@econnect.com.au

phone: + 61 7 3846 7111, +0408 551 866

skype: jenni.metcalfe

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Econnect Communication looking for new office manager to start in March

Sadly our current office manager, Michelle Burton, is leaving us at Easter for new horizons to the north.

If you know of anyone who is interested in this position – largely doing finances, organising our workshops, providing client support, organising me and making our fun social events work – please ask them to contact Michelle on 07 3846 7111 or admin@econnect.com.au for a position description.

We’re a fun bunch to work with! (most of the time)

Jenni Metcalfe

Director Econnect Communication

PO Box 734

South Brisbane Q 4101

Australia

www.econnect.com.au

jenni@econnect.com.au

phone: + 61 7 3846 7111, +0408 551 866

skype: jenni.metcalfe

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Communicating science in a political minefield – Keynote plenary talk at ASC Conference, Tuesday 9 February 2010

Professor Will Steffen is just on his way back from Copenhagen and has much to share with science communicators at the Hot Air symposium to be held on Tuesday Feb 9 next year in Canberra. His presentation will be the keynote talk for Hot Air AND the plenary talk for the ASC conference that day. The draft abstract of his presentation is pasted below.

Register NOW for the ASC conference at www.asc.asn.au

The early bird registration discount finish January 15.

Climate change: Communicating science in a political minefield

Will Steffen, Executive Director, ANU Climate Change Institute

“Without science, we are just building castles in the air” – Prime Minister Kevin Rudd, COP15, Copenhagen, 16 December 2009

Science has played a crucial role – in fact, the essential role – in the development of anthropogenic climate change as an issue that has now gone beyond science, beyond the normal type of environmental issue, and has become a much broader societal issue. As climate change now reaches into the heart of contemporary society – core values, world perspectives, belief systems – it has become a political minefield. Thus, communicating the science of climate change has become far more complex than communicating the science itself – how the climate system works and how human activities are influencing the system. With respect to climate change, science communication is now operating in a wholly different arena than before.

How do we cope with this new situation? This presentation will explore the question by going back to some fundamental principles that underpin modern science. How is modern science different from other knowledge systems? How does science work and how does it guarantee quality? Why does the science of the climate change deniers fail compared to mainstream climate science? How can we best communicate this to a public that is challenged, confronted and frightened about the real implications of climate change? How can we convey this to mainstream media that have significantly misunderstood and misinterpreted what climate science is all about?

Jenni Metcalfe

Director Econnect Communication

PO Box 734

South Brisbane Q 4101

Australia

www.econnect.com.au

jenni@econnect.com.au

phone: + 61 7 3846 7111, +0408 551 866

skype: jenni.metcalfe

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Communicating the science of climate change to the people – Keynote speaker confirmed, Tues Feb 9 as part of ASC conference

Professor Will Steffen is Executive Director of the ANU Climate Change Institute at the

Australian National University (ANU), Canberra, and is also Science Adviser, Department

of Climate Change, Australian Government.

>From 1998 to mid-2004, he served as Executive Director of the International Geosphere-

Biosphere Programme, based in Stockholm, Sweden. His research interests span a broad

range within the field of Earth System science, with a special emphasis on terrestrial ecosystem

interactions with global change; the global carbon cycle; incorporation of human

processes in Earth System modelling and analysis; and sustainability, climate change and

the Earth System.

Jenni Metcalfe

Director Econnect Communication

PO Box 734

South Brisbane Q 4101

Australia

www.econnect.com.au

jenni@econnect.com.au

phone: + 61 7 3846 7111, +0408 551 866

skype: jenni.metcalfe

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proxies for ASC AGM

Hi everyone, especially fellow Queenslanders. I will be attending the AGM in Sydney tomorrow night. Feel free to send me any proxies if you can’t make it!

Cheers

Jenni Metcalfe

Director Econnect Communication

PO Box 734

South Brisbane Q 4101

Australia

www.econnect.com.au

jenni@econnect.com.au

phone: + 61 7 3846 7111, +0408 551 866

skype: jenni.metcalfe

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Some of the sessions and speakers at Hot Air – Communicating the science of climate change to the people – Tues Feb 9 in Canberra as part of ASC conference

To register for this symposium and the ASC conference, go to www.asc.asn.au

Panel – The challenges and needs of urban communities when communicating the science of climate change

Giselle Wilkinson has been a social and environmental activist for other 30 years. She helped to found and shape the Sustainable Living Foundation, a community-based not for profit organisation that informs and inspires the wider community about sustainable living. She is a Director of Safe Climate Australia and is currently facilitating Victoria’s first urban affordable / sustainable co-housing development.

Richard Gilmore is Executive Director of Earthwatch, which is currently running the ClimateWatch program. Prior to joining Earthwatch in 2007, Richard worked at Amcor Recycling where he held a number of roles, most recently as NSW Business Development Manager.

Peta Ashworth is a senior social scientist within CSIRO’s Division of Exploration and Mining. Peta leads a team of social researchers examining stakeholder perceptions to areas of national significance to Australia. Her main research interest has been examining public perceptions to climate change and energy technologies. Her team developed the EnergyMark process of engaging communities in climate change.

Chair: Dr Simon Torok works in communication and marketing for CSIRO Marine and Atmospheric Research in Melbourne. This involves managing a team of designers and communicators to raise awareness of the division’s climate change research and other marine and atmospheric work.

Panel – The challenges and needs of rural and regional communities when communicating the science of climate change

Leith Boully and her family have an irrigation and dryland farming and grazing property at Dirranbandi in Queensland. She has been involved in natural resource management (particularly water) at local, State and National levels for about 20 years. Leith is passionate about developing the capacity of individuals and communities to participate effectively in these processes. Leith is Chairman Boully Pastoral Co and founding member of the Wentworth Group of Concerned Farmers.

Clare Mullen works for the Bureau of Meteorology as a ‘Climate Communicator’, in the Bureau’s National Climate Centre. The Bureau’s mission is to observe and understand Australian weather and climate, and provide meteorological, hydrological and oceanographic services in support of Australia’s national needs and international obligations.

Dr Peter Hayman is the Principal Scientist in Climate Applications at the South Australian Research and Development Institute (SARDI) based at the Waite Institute, a position he has held since May 2004. Prior to moving to Adelaide he was coordinator of climate applications for NSW Agriculture. Peter is an agricultural scientist with an interest in applying climate information to dryland and irrigated farming systems. Since the early 1990s he has worked with farmers in managing climate risk on a range of projects in Australia, Cambodia and The Philippines.

Dr Gretta Pecl is a marine ecologist focused on interdisciplinary research to address questions critical to both ecological understanding of our marine systems and sustainable management of resources. She is particularly interested in assessing how the movement and migration of marine species affects their population structure.

Chair: David Salt is a Canberra-based science writer and editor. In years gone by he has set up The Helix magazine for CSIRO and Newton magazine for Australian Geographic. He has co-authored two environmental texts on resilience and agroforestry, and these days works half-time at the Australian National University producing/ Decision Point/, a research magazine on environmental decision theory. His greatest joy is engaging an average Australian with some aspect of complex science.

Panel: Media coverage of the science of climate change – challenges and opportunities

Sarah Clarke is the ABC’s national environment and science correspondent, reporting for both ABC Radio and Television. She has travelled extensively around Australia reporting on the environment and the impacts of the drought and climate change across a number of programs including ABC’s 7pm news, Lateline http://www.abc.net.au/lateline/ , 7.30 Report http://www.abc.net.au/7.30/ , Foreign Correspondent http://www.abc.net.au/foreign/ and across radio news and the ABC’s flagship radio current affairs programs AM http://www.abc.net.au/am/ , The World Today http://www.abc.net.au/worldtoday/ and PM http://www.abc.net.au/pm/ . (TBC)

Simon Grose is Science Media’s Parliamentary Press Gallery Correspondent and a freelance S&T writer and editor. He joined CSIRO Public Affairs in Canberra in 1988 and from 1990-93 was press secretary to a Federal Minister. >From 1994 to 2002 he was S&T Editor and Computing Editor for The Canberra Times. Since 2002 he has been a contributor to The Canberra Times and other publications including Crikey, Nature Medicine, and Australasian Science.

Assoc. Professor Philip Chubb’s career combines leadership positions in print, television and online media with publishing, business and communications technology. Prior to joining Monash University as Associate Professor in 2008, his industry roles included Melbourne Editor of The National Times, leader writer of The Age and deputy editor of Time Australia; in television he was Executive Producer of The 7.30 Report (Victoria) and National Editor of The 7.30 Report.

Dr Jonathon Howard is a teacher and researcher at Charles Sturt University where his research focuses on water and society- including how people value and use water, and how it is managed. He is currently a Ministerial appointee to the http://www.murray.cma.nsw.gov.au Murray Catchment Authority and chairs its Community and Implementation Committee. He is also on the Executive of the http://www.aaee.org.au/ Australian Association for Environmental Education.

Chair: David Ellyard has been active in science communication for nearly 40 years, covering radio and TV, talks, journalism and book writing. He is a former President of the Australian Science Communicators and is currently Treasurer

Jenni Metcalfe

Director Econnect Communication

PO Box 734

South Brisbane Q 4101

Australia

www.econnect.com.au

jenni@econnect.com.au

phone: + 61 7 3846 7111, +0408 551 866

skype: jenni.metcalfe

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Media skills workshop in Brisbane Monday November 30; discount for accredited ASC members

Reminder re workshop on Monday, 30 November

There are still a few spaces available in the November 30 workshop in Brisbane , and accredited ASC members can register at a discount of $100 per person.

Date: 30th November 2009

Time: 9am – 5pm (please arrive by 8.45am)

Venue: The Recreation Room

Department Of Employment, Economic Development and Innovation

Level 22, 111 George St, Brisbane

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Cost: $650 + GST per person ($715.00) (ASC members – $550+GST per person)

Morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea will be provided. If you have specific dietary requirements please state this on your email when you register.

To book yourself or members of your organisation into this course, please email Michelle Burton at admin@econnect.com.au

If you need more information please email me or call on (07) 3846 7111 or visit our web page http://www.econnect.com.au/ws_media.htm http://www.econnect.com.au/ws_media.htm

Please feel free to forward this onto any colleagues who you think may be interested.

Cheers

Jenni Metcalfe

Director Econnect Communication

PO Box 734

South Brisbane Q 4101

Australia

www.econnect.com.au

jenni@econnect.com.au

phone: + 61 7 3846 7111, +0408 551 866

skype: jenni.metcalfe

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Media skills workshop in Brisbane Monday November 30; discount for accredited ASC members

There are still a few spaces available in the November 30 workshop in Brisbane , and accredited ASC members can register at a discount of $100 per person.

Econnect Communication is conducting an open ‘Talking science with the media’ training workshop in Brisbane on the 30th November. This course helps scientists, researchers, engineers and technologists to communicate complex, evidence-based ideas via the media. The presenters will be Jenni Metcalfe and Toss Gascoigne.

More detailed information on the courses can be found on our website at http://www.econnect.com.au/ws_media.htm http://www.econnect.com.au/ws_media.htm.

This one-day workshop will help you understand the life of the journalist and what makes a good story for TV, radio, print and online. You will discover how best to get information about your research out to your chosen audience as accurately as possible, via that media. You will learn what to expect when the media covers a story and be given skills in how to be on the front foot with interviews. We concentrate on designing clear messages that suit the needs of scientists for accuracy, but are also meet the needs of journalists. All participants will experience practice interviews with working journalists. These interviews are recorded and participants receive individual feedback and A DVD to keep for future reflection.

We employ three working journalists to assist us on the day, one from each media, TV, radio and print/online. Some of the journalists we regularly use in our Brisbane workshops are Neil Doorley, Nine News; Mark Suleau, Network 10; David Salmon, Channel 7; Alex Bernard, 4BC; Natalie Bochenski, 4BC; Brian Williams, Courier Mail; and Lisa Yallamas, Courier Mail online.

The course is limited to 10 participants and positions are allocated on a first in basis – places will be allocated upon receipt of payment. When you have registered by email, we will send you our bank account details so you can transfer your payment. (Unfortunately, we do not have credit card facilities)

Date: 30th November 2009

Time: 9am – 5pm (please arrive by 8.45am)

Venue: The Recreation Room

Department Of Employment, Economic Development and Innovation

Level 22, 111 George St, Brisbane

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Cost: $650 + GST per person ($715.00) (ASC members – $550+GST per person)

Morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea will be provided. If you have specific dietary requirements please state this on your email when you register.

To book yourself or members of your organisation into this course, please email Michelle Burton at admin@econnect.com.au

If you need more information please email me or call on (07) 3846 7111 or visit our web page http://www.econnect.com.au/ws_media.htm http://www.econnect.com.au/ws_media.htm

Please feel free to forward this onto any colleagues who you think may be interested.

Jenni Metcalfe

Director Econnect Communication

PO Box 734

South Brisbane Q 4101

Australia

www.econnect.com.au

jenni@econnect.com.au

phone: + 61 7 3846 7111, +0408 551 866

skype: jenni.metcalfe

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