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Science Journalism/Content Writer Intern

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PlanetBio
PlanetBio
Bellingham, Washington, United States
LP
Laura Prendergast
Founder
3
Preferred learners
  • Anywhere
  • Academic experience
Categories
Writing Healthcare Biotechnology Copy writing
Project scope
What is the main goal for this project?

PlanetBio is a global hub for life science news, jobs, and community.


We are seeking interns to perform outreach to companies in the Life Sciences. Interns will help design job descriptions, recruitment and selection strategy. Interns will also be responsible for transferring job postings listed on the client company websites onto the PlanetBio website.



What tasks will learners need to complete to achieve the project goal?
  • The workload will involve creating 5 to 10 news articles and blog posts per week
  • Content for the news articles we are reporting will be drawn from FierceBiotech, Fierce Pharma, Biospace, BioBuzz, and other outlets for information on Life Sciences sector.
  • The article content should be as topical as possible. Subject material might include news on M&As in Biotechnology, funding for scaling and startup Biotech companies, new FDA approvals, adverse events in clinical trials, and any other topics of relevance to the Life Sciences.
  • The content writer will select eye-catching headlines for the articles.
  • The content writer will be using an online content generator app (we were using Tinywow, but other programs may be acceptable).
  • After generating the article, the content writer will run the content through Grammerly, and make edits/modifications as needed.
  • Finally, the content writer will also provide two or three "search terms" to provide to our graphics intern so they can design effective graphics for each article.


How will you support learners in completing the project?

Students will connect directly with us for mentorship throughout the project. We will meet weekly or bi-weekly. We will provide direct support in the form of:

  • Discussion of topical biotechnology issues for article selection.
  • Consulting on news article content.
  • Editing/proofreading of articles.


What skills or technologies will help learners to complete the project?

Qualifications

  • Exceptional literacy.
  • Familiar with using AI to generate website news and blog content.
  • Use of Grammerly for editing/ proof-reading content.
  • Some familiarity with current issues in the Biotechnology sector - R&D, M&A, Investing in Biotech projects, Biotech recruiting.
  • Some undergraduate-level Biology/Chemistry coursework a plus.
  • Must be self-motivated, have good organizational skills, be detail-oriented with the ability to prioritize.


Supported causes
Good health and well-being
About the company
  • https://www.planet.bio
  • 2 - 10 employees
  • Technology, Academic association, Human resources & recruitment, Hospital, health, wellness & medical, Science

Our Vision:

Utilize the power of community support and technological advancements to elevate career paths, broaden job opportunities, and empower both individuals and organizations to access a wider range of possibilities for growth. This will ultimately enhance the vitality of life science innovation and industry.

We bring together a global community of biotech entrepreneurs, scientists, researchers, thought leaders, and innovators, fostering mutual support in our pursuit of knowledge, growth, and collaborative problem-solving.

Our Mission

The mission of PlanetBio is simple: to connect life science professionals worldwide, enhancing their productivity and success.

We provide a dynamic and stress-free environment for individuals seeking to share knowledge and become part of a meaningful community.