Register now for planning science communication workshops in Sydney, Perth and Adelaide

Posted on 10 January 2011 by Jenni

Plans all in place for your science communication this year?

Or are you wondering where to start, which people to aim at, and the best methods to use with those people?

Get the year off to a flying start by registering for Econnect’s NEW workshop, Planning Science Communication.

This practical and lively one-day workshop will take participants through a seven-step process of planning a communication campaign. By the end of the day, each participant will have an outline communication plan for their project or organisation!

Good research deserves a good communication plan, and good communication takes careful planning.

What do you want to say about the research and why do you want to say it? What is the best method of providing information to the people you want to reach? How can they best communicate with you?

The first workshops will be in Sydney on Monday January 31, Perth on Thursday February 3 and Adelaide on Thursday February 10 (other cities will follow).

REGISTRATIONS CLOSE ONE WEEK BEFORE EACH WORKSHOP STARTS, SO REGISTER NOW!

Designed for science communicators (and scientists!), the workshop program includes case studies, discussion, presentations and planning exercises. It’s a highly practical workshop.

“Very practical & useful – we’ll be able to use the material presented in our everyday project work. Very engaging and good level of active participation.” Kelly Bryant, Qld Dept of Environment and Resources Management

Cost per participant is $680+GST (total $748).

ASC Members receive a 10% discount. Group bookings of three or more from the same organisation receive a 10% discount.

To register or get more information, contact Jenni Metcalfe – jenni@econnect.com.au ; 0408 551 866, 07 3846 7111

Also workshop outline and more details at: http://www.econnect.com.au/ws_planning_comms.htm

For details on all our science communication skills workshops: www.econnect.com.au/workshops http://www.econnect.com.au/workshops

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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Publishing Assistant, COSMOS

Posted on 10 January 2011 by ASC Webmaster

*Publishing Assistant*

This is an entry level administration role that gives a great insight into the world of magazine publishing and is an excellent way to break into the industry.

Luna Media is a innovative online and print science publishing house. Being a small publishing house we are seeking to recruit a publishing assistant who is keen to contribute to the success of the business.

Reporting to the Publisher, the role will help keep the wheels running smoothly, from managing the office administration, reception, subscriptions management, chasing advertising material and managing trade shows and events. There are also occasional after hours events and exhibtions that you will need to attend during the year.

The ideal candidate will have a key eye for detail and great communication skills, computer literacy (in Word, Excel and Outlook) and an interest in the publishing industry. An interest in science is seen as an advantage.

You will be well organised and able to handle multiple tasks and prioritise your workload. You will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written) and have an ability to take initiative, think ahead, and work well under pressure.

If you meet the above requirements, please apply in writing with a cover letter and CV to:

*Publishing Assistant position* *Attention: Kylie Ahern, Publisher* *PO Box 302, Strawberry Hills NSW 2012* * * or email* jobs AT cosmosmagazine dot com*

*Please note that applications without a covering letter will be automatically rejected.*

Applications close Friday 21st January 2011

To apply, go to http://is.gd/ksB1E

Or visit http://www.seek.com.au/Job/publishing-assistant/in/sydney/18837379

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Deputy Editor, COSMOS (Sydney)

Posted on 7 January 2011 by ASC Webmaster

*Australia’s #1 science magazine seeks a Deputy Editor.*

COSMOS is a stylish magazine of breadth and ambition – literary in its journalism, global in scope and visually lush. It reaches 400,000 readers a month via a bi-monthly print and digital magazine, a daily online news website and a weekly e-newsletter.

Reporting to the Editor-in-Chief, the role helps influence the shape of COSMOS: developing story ideas, commissioning writers, editing and writing articles, and maintaining the high standard for which COSMOS is renowned. Reporting to you will be the Online Editor, the Assistant Editor and the Editorial Assistant, as well as the Art Director and other casual editorial staff.

The right applicant will be an intelligent self-starter with a talent for writing and a fascination for science. You must be highly organised, a team player who is not afraid to get your hands dirty. A degree in science would be an advantage, as would experience with blogs and social media.

Based in offices in inner-Sydney, the COSMOS team is friendly, enthusiastic and keen to excel. Luna Media is a small, award-winning publisher widely recognised as an industry innovator. You would be a key player who would contribute directly to the development and success of the magazine and the company. Opportunity to write and occasional travel in Australia and overseas.

*Duties*

- Work closely with the Editor-in-Chief, developing stories and ideas – Research, commission and edit articles – Manage day-to-day editorial operations and workflow – Deal with freelance writers – Represent COSMOS at events – Deputise for the Editor-in-Chief in his absence

*Requirements*

- A self-starter with excellent organisational skills – Reliable, responsible, with a strong work ethic – An elegant writer who loves quality journalism and is brimming with ideas – Can meet multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment – Has a fascination for science and good journalism – Has a friendly attitude and is a team player – Minimum of 2 years’ experience as a journalist in a magazine or other media environment

DEADLINE: Monday 24 January 2011. Salary commensurate with experience.

*Please note: This is not an entry-level position. You must show examples of your previous work and show that you can handle the challenge of a fast-paced job in a newsroom.*

If you meet the above requirements, please apply in writing with …

1) a detailed cover letter explaining why you want the job

2) a resume or CV

3) writing samples

*Applications failing to comply with the three requirements above will not be considered*.

Email your application to *jobs at cosmosmagazine dot com*

OR post it to:

*Deputy Editor position Attention: Wilson da Silva, Editor-in-Chief COSMOS PO Box 302 Strawberry Hills NSW 2012*

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Great Melbourne job opportunity closes Friday 7 Jan

Posted on 7 January 2011 by Kali Madden

Hi Folks,

If this job is the one for you note that application deadline has been extended today as per note from Chris below.

Best,

Kali

Sent from my iPad

On 07/01/2011, at 10:05 AM, wrote:

> Could you do me a massive favour and send a quick email to the list amending the close of applications to midnight tonight (Friday 7 January)? > > Many thanks > Chris KP > > > ________________________________ > From: Kali Madden > Date: Fri, 7 Jan 2011 10:00:55 +1100 > To: > Subject: [ASC-list] Fwd: Great Melbourne job opportunity closes today > > On behalf of Chris KP > > > Begin forwarded message: > > From: info@chriskp.com <info@chriskp.com > > Date: 6 January 2011 11:08:22 PM AEDT > To: asc-list-bounces@lists.asc.asn.au > Subject: Great Melbourne job opportunity > > Hi Everyone > > Just a quick reminder that our Inspiring Australia Project Manager position closes tomorrow. You can read more about it here: < https://recruitment.csiro.au/asp/job_details.asp?RefNo=2010%2F899 https://recruitment.csiro.au/asp/job_details.asp?RefNo=2010%2F899 https://recruitment.csiro.au/asp/job_details.asp?RefNo=2010%2F899 https://recruitment.csiro.au/asp/job_details.asp?RefNo=2010%2F899 > and here < http://www.seek.com.au/Job/project-manager-inspiring-australia/in/melbourne-bayside-south-eastern-suburbs/18750063 http://www.seek.com.au/Job/project-manager-inspiring-australia/in/melbourne-bayside-south-eastern-suburbs/18750063 http://www.seek.com.au/Job/project-manager-inspiring-australia/in/melbourne-bayside-south-eastern-suburbs/18750063 http://www.seek.com.au/Job/project-manager-inspiring-australia/in/melbourne-bayside-south-eastern-suburbs/18750063 > > > Cheers > Chris Krishna-Pillay > > Victorian Manager, CSIRO Education > > Phone: +61 3 9252 6264 Fax: +61 3 9252 6256 > Chris.Krishna-Pillay@csiro.au | http://www.csiro.au/ http://www.csiro.au/ www.csiro.au http://www.csiro.au/ | http://www.csiro.au/educationvic http://www.csiro.au/educationvic www.csiro.au/educationvic http://www.csiro.au/educationvic < http://www.csiro.au/educationvic http://www.csiro.au/educationvic http://www.csiro.au/educationvic http://www.csiro.au/educationvic > > Address: PO Box 56, Highett VIC 3190 > > _______________________________________________ ASC-list mailing list list@asc.asn.au http://www.asc.asn.au/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=97&Itemid=115

Your feedback on “Science and the Media” report

Posted on 6 January 2011 by ASC Webmaster

Dear ASCers

The “Expert working group on science and the media” set up by DIISR as part of their Inspiring Australia initiative has produced a draft summary report for discussion and feedback. You’ll find the draft report on the Inspiring Australia website http://www.innovation.gov.au/Science/InspiringAustralia/Pages/Inspiring Australia.aspx> including details about the composition of the working group and their terms of reference.

Your thoughts and ideas regarding the review and recommendations proposed in the draft are welcome – please send feedback directly to me by 21 January. A longer final report will be produced within the next two months.

As part of the review process we are also running a survey of science journalists working for mainstream media, which will be completed on 21 January. Please let me know if you are a working science (or environment, health, technology) reporter and have not heard about the survey. For those who have been science journalists but no longer work for mainstream media outlets, we are planning to design a specific survey for you. The aim of the surveys is to monitor trends in science reporting in Australia.

Best wishes

Susannah

Dr Susannah Eliott

Chief Executive Officer

Australian Science Media Centre (AusSMC)

Street address: The Science Exchange, 55 Exchange Place, ADELAIDE SA 5000

Postal address: PO Box 237, RUNDLE MALL SA 5000

Ph: (08) 7120 8660 | Fax: (08) 8231 7333 | www.aussmc.org http://www.aussmc.org/

The Australian Science Media Centre (AusSMC) is an independent, non-profit service for the news media, giving journalists direct access to evidence-based science and expertise. The national centre is advised by a Science Advisory Panel and governed by a Board of Management. It is supported by a wide variety of sectors with each contribution capped at 10% of total running costs. Foundation sponsors are the ABC, APN News & Media, CSIRO, Fairfax Media Ltd, the Govt of SA, Innovative Research Universities Australia, Media Monitors, News Ltd, New South Wales Govt, Orica Ltd, Queensland Govt, ResMed Inc, the Royal Institution of Australia, the State Govt of Victoria, Network Ten and the University of Melbourne. Gold Sponsors are the Australian Academy of Science, ATSE, Cisco Systems Inc., CSL Ltd, IBM Australia, Shell Australia Ltd and the University of Adelaide. Supporters include AMTA, Flinders University, Johnson Winter & Slattery, Microsoft Pty Ltd, O’Loughlins Lawyers and the Powerhouse Museum.

Disclaimer: Please note that any views expressed are the personal opinions of the experts named. They do not represent the views of the AusSMC or any other organisation unless specifically stated. The AusSMC attempts to provide a range of views from the scientific community. The AusSMC can help journalists find an expert on a topical area of science. For more details, contact us.

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Update from the Science and Factual Filmmakers Network

Posted on 23 December 2010 by ASC Webmaster

Happy Christmas to all ASC members.

I¹m posting this brief update about the Science and Factual Filmmakers Network, to whet your appetites for 2011. The network has been fairly quiet this year but all for a good reason! Behind the scenes I have been busy trying to figure out how to build and strengthen what it does, and also set in place some new projects for 2011. I hope many of these will interest list members and look forward to your feedback.

A Shooter’s Guide to Making Science Films – This handy, pocket-sized Shooters Guide¹ is aimed at helping researchers create films about their work. The first edition will be published in time for university O Week¹ in mid-February, at which time it will be available in hard copy and also as a PDF download from the ANU website. If you have experience in film-making and would like to provide feedback on the draft version please let me know. You¹ll get a free copy and your name in the acknowledgments!

Training for beginning film-makers – Hands-on training sessions will be offered for beginning science film-makers, to provide basic skills and support and get people familiar with the process behind making a film. If you’re located in Canberra we’ll be kicking off first with some free sessions at ANU, subsidised by the Colleges of Science. Other sessions will be offered progressively during the year, depending on interest and institutional support. If you¹d like to see some film training sessions come to your area/ institution, please let me know.

The Science Film Challenge Thanks to ANU we¹ll be offering a new science and factual film-making competition for individuals or teams, with some great prizes of cash and equipment attached. Based on our current funding, you’ll need to include at least one member from the ANU community on your team! So get networking now, or contact me if you’d like to be put in touch with researchers on campus. Alternately, if you¹d like to offer this type of competition across your own networks/institution, then please get in touch.

Help needed!

This Network needs mentors, sponsors and supporters. The purpose of the network is to help emerging film-makers create and complete science-related projects, and to assist researchers to tell their stories through film, video and mashups. The idea is to make resources and opportunities available to as wide a subset of interested people as possible, and create pathways into science media production. This all depends on sourcing external support and assistance, which can help to nurture new talent and provide guidance and advice. So, if you can offer ideas, provide resources or funding, have opportunities coming up that network members should know about, or would be willing to share your experiences with us in 2011, please let me know about it.

2010 member highlights

And of course the year would not be complete without a quick mention of some stellar work done by Network members, who are all beginning film-makers. If I’ve missed you off the list – apologies! Please let me know and I’ll do a second round in the new year.

Congratulations! To Claire Ferrugia for her film The Mars Bar Challenge, which was developed during last year¹s Science Filmmaking Challenge and won best student film at this year’s Scinema Festival.

High fives! To Lish and Nick Fejer who are about to launch Green It Yourself – thanks to the British Council’s Big Green Idea award, this website will feature lots of excellent videos about how to make your home more green-friendly. http://greenityourself.com.au/

Thumbs up! To Sara Rawlinson and the RSES team at ANU, who bravely filmed Seismology on the Move, which is all about the trials and tribulations of being out in the field. This 6min short will be available for viewing online early next year.

That¹s all for 2010! Have a great Christmas break, and see you in the New Year Cheers

Bobby Cerini Consultant in Science Communication & PhD Candidate

The Australian National Centre for the Public Awareness of Science (CPAS) A Centre for the National Commission of UNESCO

The Australian National University Building 38A Physics Link Canberra, ACT 0200 Australia CRICOS provider 00120C

Email: bobby.cerini@anu.edu.au Web: http://cpas.anu.edu.au

Telephone: 0415 032 701 or (02) 6125 7634

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Science Exchange

Posted on 23 December 2010 by ASC Webmaster

To all ASCr’s,

SCIENCE EXCHANGE: Call for stories Calling anyone with a science story. Got a great idea for a science based documentary or factual production? Science Exchange returns again this year as part of AIDC 2011 in an all new format. The RiAus in association with the Australian International Documentary Conference are calling for anyone with a science story to submit their story ideas to an exclusive forum of international documentary producers and broadcasters. The aim is to create collaborative science-documentary projects for the internet, television and/or feature documentary release. Two winning entries will be given the opportunity to work within one of two teams comprising of a national broadcaster, an international broadcaster, a producer, and a well-known science communicator, to further develop their idea. These two teams will compete and each create a 3 minute, animated pitch for a science factual program. After developing the idea, the teams will pitch their program concepts in front of a live audience and explain why their science story deserves to be told. This is an international program with submissions accepted from all over the world, and an opportunity to see your idea become a documentary series. If you have a great idea for a science-based documentary, submit now. http://screeningroom.org.au/pages/screening-room-home/science-exchange/ Producers are always looking for subjects with:

* Hot Topics (The Future, Energy Alternatives, Medical Advances, The Environment, etc) * Innovative Formats (things never seen or tried before) * Character Hosts (interesting charismatic personalities) * Provocation (challenging topics, alternative viewpoints, controversy) * Excitement (amazing stories, adventure, mystery, travelogue, discovery)

So be creative, and remember to tell your story with a popular-science angle.

For more information visit: http://screeningroom.org.au/pages/screening-room-home/science-exchange/

Your story will be viewed by a team of international broadcasters and producers. If selected, you will be invited to participate in a development workshop and discussion panel based on your idea in Adelaide at the Australian International Documentary Conference 2011.

Submissions close Monday 24th January 2011, and the successful submissions will be announced in early February.

[cid:image001.jpg@01CA7A48.E18A9470] Steve Kern Senior Programs Co-ordinator

Ri Australia PO Box 3652 RUNDLE MALL SA 5000 Ph: (08) 7120 8604 | Fax: (08) 8221 6563 | skern@riaus.org.au| www.riaus.org.au The Royal Institution of Australia Inc is a Charitable Institution and is a Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR) ABN: 98638459658

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