IMGS Science Communication Internship Opportunity

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Overview:

The IMGS has an open position for a Science Communication (SciCom) intern who will serve an important role for society outreach and communication of upcoming events.  Activities will include:  1 - generating bluesky posts (aka “skweets”) to advertise the upcoming society meeting and posts during the meeting about speakers and activities; 2 -  interviewing award recipients for generation of synopses to post to the society website, 3 – assisting with accumulation of science advocacy materials for posting on the IMGS website.  Interns will have the opportunity to foster new relationships with senior IMGS faculty writing mentors (Michelle Southard-Smith, Teresa Gunn, and TBD) to aid meeting organizers annually with generation of content for the society conference webpage.   

Interns will receive an honorarium and must attend the annual IMGC meeting during their internship.

Duties:

IMGS SciComm Interns are responsible for generating and editing content for the IMGS website and social media accounts. Interns are expected to spend ~5 - 10 hours each month on these activities for one year, with an option to renew for an additional year. The remote internship provides a flexible schedule and content will be coordinated in advance with the IMGS faculty writing mentor. At the annual IMGC closest to the end of the year of service, the intern would be provided a $1000 cash honorarium.  Dispersement of the honorarium depends on continued  engagement with posts/content generation over the internship year.

Qualifications:

Ideal applicants will be trainee or staff and have strong genetics background with interest in writing about science to a broad audience.  SciCom applicants should be current members of IMGS.  Prior experience in social media posting is advantageous. Prior experience writing for lay audiences is preferred, although not required.

Application Process:

Please apply via email to Darla Miller (darla_miller@med.unc.edu) including a brief paragraph stating the basis for your interest (500 word limit), your resume, a letter of support from a mentor (e.g. your group PI if a student or postdoc) stating their agreement for this activity that includes their contact, and an example of a skeet you would post to BlueSky advertising the upcoming IMGC annual conference.