Communicating Astronomy With the Public

Website editor/writer in the Directorate of Science and Robotic Exploration , European Space Agency, Noordwijk, The Netherlands
The candidate will be a member of the SciTech editorial team and will be primarily responsible for preparing and maintaining a website focussing on ESA supported activities for the International Year of Astronomy (IYA2009), but will also be required to support other SciTech activities.

Tasks:
• Prepare a web site dedicated to informing interested parties about the activities that ESA will perform in support of IYA2009;
• Maintain and develop the web pages and associated resources provided under this site;
• Operate the related help desk (reply to queries which are received via the site);
• Initiate and coordinate text and illustrative material (images, movies) for the web site;
• Maintain a database of contacts and events related to ESA IYA activities.

Profile:
• Education Level: scientist (masters), or scientist (BSc) with extensive experience of using the web as an outreach tool;
• A demonstrated ability to write for the web is a requirement, as is fluency in English;
• Knowledge of web-based communication tools especially web site management and good web practice;
• Experience with HTML coding;
• Experience with user-driven web tools such as wikis and blogs would be an asset;
• The candidate must be a team player and also be able to work independently;
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are necessary.

Start date: 1 October 2008
Deadline: 12 August 2008

Please email your CV to Irina Bruckner at hr@sapienzaconsulting.com quoting reference ‘IB/17/July/2008-Junior Editor SRE’

Associate Editor - Astronomy Magazine, Waukesha, WI (USA)
Job responsibilities
• Write and develop articles for layout.
• Evaluate and edit manuscripts from contributors and prepare them for layout.
• Work with outside agencies, universities, and businesses to develop relationships within the astronomy field.
• Cultivate authors and assist them in developing articles.
• Contribute story ideas.
• Find and develop illustrations and sidebar articles for stories.
• Represent the magazine at seminars, meetings, and star parties.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:
• Two years of writing/editing experience.
• Strong editorial and project management skills.
• Bachelor's degree, preferably in physics, mathematics, or astronomy.
• Solid knowledge of, and passion for, astronomy.

How to apply and further informaion:
http://www.kalmbach.com/kpc/default.aspx?c=a&id=287

Head of Communications, European Science Foundation (ESF)
The mission of the position is to provide ESF Member Organisations, the European research community in general, the policymakers, the media and society at large with effective communication and to develop and lead an integrated communication strategy. The Head of Communications will understand and be able to communicate the role of the ESF in the European Research Area. He will deliver ESF communication and engagement strategies as well as identify and explore new avenues for communication to further raise the ESF profile and impact. He will manage a Communications unit providing a range of services to the ESF.
Duties, requirements, further information: check this link
Deadline: 18 August 2008

Business Developement Manager, National Space Centre, UK
The National Space Centre is home to NSC creative, specialists in CG large format immersive experiences.
Established in 2001 to create the inaugural digital planetarium show for the National Space Centre they have gone on to develop a library of world class Fulldome films that have been licensed around the globe.
NSC creative is currently seeking a Business Development Manager to join the team and help secure new business.

Further details and information about NSC creative can be found here: www.nsccreative.com

The ideal candidate will be able to combine their business development and account management skills. Experience of working within the creative industry is desirable.
Salary is dependent upon relevant skills and experiences. Please include your current salary within your application.
Working with Children – A Standard Disclosure is required for this role. Information about the Disclosure service can be found at www.disclosure.gov.uk

Deadline: August 8, 2008
Further information on: http://www.spacecentre.co.uk/jobs/

Public Affairs Officer, Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy, USA
The Public Affairs Officer for SOFIA (the Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy) will be responsible for ensuring high quality media and public visibility for the observatory, working with and supervising a staff growing to 3 assistants by the time SOFIA reaches full operational status. The Public Affairs Officer will be one of two deputy directors of the SOFIA Outreach effort. First scientific observations by SOFIA are expected in mid-2009.
Closing date: 01 August, 2008
Further information and how to apply:
http://members.aas.org/JobReg/JobDetailPage.cfm?JobID=24724

Producer Position at Clark Planetarium, SLC, Utah, USA
Under the direction of the Production Manager, and in cooperation with other planetarium modeler/animators, produces Clark Planetarium fulldome digital video programs including, but not limited to, the following: participates in all phases of star show planning, development and production including concept, synopsis, treatment and script development; manages and maintains computer render jobs and cues including network based renderings to create full dome video animation sequences for digital show productions; assembles, modifies and constructs 3D models in a 3D software environment; researches and secures 2D and 3D models from a variety of commercial and educational sources to meet production requirements; secures documentary/historical images from libraries, internet, books, slides, etc. or conceives and digitally designs images or diagrams for digital show productions; creates and finalizes art pieces, diagrams or photographs to be used utilizing both image manipulation and art program software; operates and assists in the maintenance of the computer rendering farm and internal network; writes programs for full dome video control and real time sequences using Digistar 3 software; conducts general and periodic preventative maintenance on dome theatre systems; performs other related duties as assigned.
Further information and how to apply:
https://www.jobs.slco.org/JobDetails.aspx?Postings=8238

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