Paid 12-month internship: Communications Officer

The Company of Biologists

This position will sit within the editorial department, working closely with our community site managers and the marketing

team, to promote the activities of our five journals and build on our connections with the scientific community.

Core responsibilities will include:

• Creating engaging written and audiovisual content to promote our journals and support authors in navigating the publishing process, with a focus on global reach
• Raising the journals’ and Company’s visibility in China through developing the Company’s WeChat channel
• Supporting the journal teams in highlighting scientific papers and developing additional routes to better promote journal articles (e.g. alternative format summaries)
• Supporting the journal teams and marketing department with social media and short-form content for journal websites
• Identifying and coordinating opportunities for cross-journal content promotion
• Creating content for the Company website with a focus on bringing together our charitable and journal activities.

What are we looking for?

The successful applicant will have:

• A science degree in a field relevant to one or more of our journals. Research experience or a PhD is desirable but not essential
• Experience (formal or informal) with science communication through social media, writing or outreach activities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; the ability to translate complex scientific concepts into accessible language
• Strong interpersonal skills and networking abilities.

We are particularly keen to receive applications from candidates with:

• Experience with web content management systems (e.g. WordPress) for creating online content.
• Understanding of data and metrics analysis and reporting (e.g. Google Analytics; confident use of Excel).

This is a great opportunity within a well-established publishing company. Based at our offices on the outskirts of Cambridge (with opportunities for up to 50% working from home), you will learn about multiple aspects of scientific publishing, interact with the scientific community and hone your communication skills. This is a fixed-term 12-month position and candidates must have the right to work in the UK to be eligible for consideration. The salary range for this internship is

£31,000 - £35,000.

More about The Company of Biologists:

The Company of Biologists is a not-for-profit publishing organisation dedicated to supporting and inspiring the biological community. The Company publishes five specialist peer-reviewed journals: Development, Journal of Cell Science, Journal of Experimental Biology, Disease Models

& Mechanisms and Biology Open. We take great pride in the experience of our editorial team and the quality of the work we publish. We believe that the profits from publishing the hard work of biologists should support scientific discovery and help develop future scientists. Our community sites provide researchers with opportunities for networking and the sharing of research and related information. Our grants help support societies, meetings and individuals. Our workshops and meetings give the opportunity to network and collaborate.

The Company of Biologists is proud of its inclusive culture, and we believe that everyone has a contribution to make. We want all our employees to feel included, valued and appreciated. We believe in equality of opportunity for all staff and encourage applications from all individuals regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, disability status and citizenship.

To apply, please email recruitment@biologists.com with your CV and a covering letter stating relevant experience and why you are enthusiastic about this opportunity. The application deadline is 20 April 2026, but we will consider applications on a rolling basis so encourage candidates to apply as soon as possible.