Social Media Editor – Wiley Aquaculture Journals

Job Details

Wiley is seeking an enthusiastic and creative Social Media Editor to support the Social Media Activities and visibility of three of its aquaculture-based journals:

• Aquaculture Nutrition
• Aquaculture, Fish and Fisheries
• Aquaculture Research

This role offers an excellent opportunity to gain journal experience, build professional networks within the research community, and contribute to the communication and dissemination of high-quality research.

Responsibilities

• A continuous and regular commitment for an active social media presence of the titles.
• Promote newly published articles and journal content across social media platforms.
• Create engaging content to increase the visibility and impact of journal publications.
• Support the promotion of special issues, calls for papers, editorials, journal news, and other journal initiatives.
• Work closely with the Editors-in-Chief and Wiley publishing team to develop and implement social media activities.
• Identify opportunities to engage with researchers, institutions, industry stakeholders, and the wider aquaculture community.
• Contribute ideas to help grow the journals' online presence and audience engagement.

Requirements

Person Specification

Essential

• A degree in aquaculture, fisheries, aquatic sciences, animal nutrition, biological sciences, communications, or a related discipline, or equivalent professional experience.
• Demonstrated experience using social media for professional, scientific, or organisational communication.
• Strong written communication skills.
• Creativity, initiative, and enthusiasm for science communication.
• The ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with editorial teams.

Desirable

• A PhD in aquaculture, fisheries, nutrition, aquatic sciences, or a related field.
• Previous experience in academic publishing, editorial activities, science communication, outreach, or public engagement.
• Experience creating online content  (LinkedIn, X Bluesky, Instagram, or other professional social media platforms).

Contact Information

How to Apply

Please submit:

• A current CV.
• A cover letter including:
  • Your interest in the position.
  • Relevant experience in social media management, science communication, outreach, or public engagement.
  • Your ideas for increasing the reach and engagement of AFF, ARE, and ANU.

We particularly encourage applicants to use the cover letter to highlight social media and communication experience that may not be immediately apparent from a traditional academic CV.

Applications and Enquiries

Please send applications and any enquiries to:

Dr Christyn Bailey
Editor-in-Chief, Aquaculture, Fish and Fisheries and Aquaculture Research
christyn.bailey@wiley.com

Please include "Social Media Editor Application" in the subject line of your email.

Application deadline: Applications will be assessed on a rolling basis

Wiley is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse scholarly community and welcomes applications from candidates of all backgrounds and career stages.