Media Fellowship

This summer, experience life in the heart of the newsroom by applying for a British Science Association 2012 Media Fellowship

Spend 3-8 weeks working with a print, internet or broadcast journalist to produce accurate, well-informed news about developments in science. Return to work with great communication skills and more confidence interacting with the media.

If you’re a scientist, social scientist, engineer or clinician with a minimum of two years postgraduate experience have a look at the eligibility criteria then Apply through the online application form.

Application is open 16 January – 11 March 2012

“My greater understanding of how the press works means I will now be able to pitch my research in a more accessible way to journalists so we both get the article we want.” Media Fellow

What is a Media Fellowship?
A British Science Association Media Fellowship includes:

-          An intensive briefing day of media advice from journalists and a freelance science writer

-          The opportunity to be mentored by a professional news journalist at hosts such as the BBC, Guardian and Nature for 3-8 weeks and to work alongside over 100 members of the press in the British Science Festival Press Centre

-          Experience finding and pitching stories, attending press conferences and writing science news articles or producing science radio, podcast or television programmes

-          The opportunity to learn new skills such as working to tight deadlines, interviewing and editing

-          The opportunity to network with other researchers, journalists and science communicators

-          Continued support from the British Science Association with finding media opportunities and increasing your involvement with the media and public engagement

-          Travel and accommodation expenses

Contact sisbritishscienceassociation.org