A scientific journalist researches, writes and edits scientific news articles and features for business, trade and professional publications, specialist scientific and technical journals, and the general media. They often need to be able to explain complex scientific information, theories, practices in clear, concise, jargon-free language that can be understood by people who are not experts in these fields, whilst maintaining accuracy. Attending academic conferences and visiting research establishments.
Attending relevant press conferences. Writing reports and features for web and printed publications. Interviewing and establishing a network of industry experts. Reading and researching specialist media and literature, e.g. company reports, newspapers and journals, press releases and internet resources. A science degree is usually essential for specialist and technical journals.
However, those without a science background may be able to enter general interest science magazines (since they are often able to explain complex processes to the uninitiated more clearly). Many employers now look for pre-entry or postgraduate qualifications in journalism. There are also a few postgraduate and PhD opportunities in science communication.
The has information on courses and internships, as well as competitions, fellowships and a bursary scheme funded by the a few large periodical publishers have graduate entry schemes. Many trainees begin as a junior scientific desk editor and move to more senior editorial posts. The continuing expansion of digital media may increase opportunities to move into broadcast journalism, either as a researcher, reporter or presenter. One particular growth area is environmental journalism.
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