White Rose Industrial Physics Academy (WRIPA) Content Developer

Role Description

Department

The University of York has established the School of Physics, Engineering and Technology which formally launched on 1 August 2022. We bring physicists and engineers together to push the frontiers of knowledge, foster innovation and meet the grand challenges facing society. Our aim is to develop new technologies that work for the public good, in an environment where everyone can thrive. 

As a School, equality, diversity, and inclusion are central to our culture and we strive to provide a working environment which allows all staff and students to contribute fully, to flourish, and to excel. We aim to ensure that there is a supportive and egalitarian culture at all levels and across all staff groups and offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, staff engagement forums, campus facilities and services to support staff from different backgrounds. Physics is proud to hold Juno Champion, and Athena Swan silver awards. Engineering is similarly proud of their Athena Swan bronze award. These awards recognise our commitment to creating a fully inclusive and supportive environment in which staff and students can thrive. We aim to inspire young people to engage with science and engineering through our outreach work. 

The Content Developer will be part of the White Rose Industrial Physics Academy (WRIPA) and will be based in the School of Physics, Engineering and Technology at the University of York.

Role

You will coordinate, develop and deliver content goals across digital and print media. This range of content will ensure that the messaging of The Academy is engaging and relevant to the needs of multiple audiences, such as undergraduate students, companies and academic members of staff. You will be responsible for developing and editing digital and print content (e.g. written case studies, news items, job postings, images, videos) for The Academy's website and its social media channels and its print brochures. WRIPA’s enhanced content will better inform physics students of career opportunities, cultivate relatable role models and promote the skills of physics students to employers. This role will support the strategic aim of WRIPA to improve the employability of all physics graduates, irrespective of their background or where they choose to work.

Skills, Experience & Qualification needed

You will have:

• Ability to write impactful and innovative content for the web and print (e.g. profiles, case studies, narratives, news stories and tweets) with excellent proof-reading skills
• Experience in content management systems and their application in communication and marketing
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate clearly with a diverse internal and external audience

Interview date: 2 March 2023

For informal enquiries: please contact Andrew Hirst, WRIPA Director (andrew.hirst@york.ac.uk) or Beth Medley, WRIPA Employability and Placement Officer (beth.medley@york.ac.uk)

The University strives to be diverse and inclusive  – a place where we can ALL be ourselves.

We particularly encourage applications from people who identify as Black, Asian or from a Minority Ethnic background, who are underrepresented at the University. 

We offer family friendly, flexible working arrangements, with forums and inclusive facilities to support our staff. #EqualityatYork