✍️Science Writing News Roundup #78 (January 30, 2022)

Thinking about a career in science writing? Hear from professionals in journalism and communications about various career paths.

Critically evaluating claims: Figuring out whether something is newsworthy can be hard. But, as science journalists, we need to examine these statements, and decide: Is this worth covering? If so, how do we do so objectively, without accidentally becoming a mouthpiece for hyperbolic claims?

🎨 Opportunities

Covering Climate Now @CoveringClimate

✅Registration is open to sign up for embargoed access to the IPCC's next global climate report:

ipcc.chMedia registration for Working Group II contribution to Sixth Assessment Report — IPCC

Jason Anthony @iasonaki47

It's Proto's quarterly call for stories. If you have a thoughtful story about medicine, tech or policy, send it my way. Physician audience, 1,000 to 3,000 words, very fair pay. jason.anthony@thefoundry.com

catherine de lange @catdl

Science journos out there: I'm looking to broaden our pool of neuroscience/brain/mind/mental health writers for @newscientist features so I'm very open to pitches right now. Our guide to pitching here

newscientist.comGuide for freelancers | New Scientist

Earth Journalism Network @earthjournalism

GRANT ALERT: We're seeking pitches from journalists in coastal countries on #CoastalResilience stories, including migration, food security, health, coastal infrastructure, nature-based solutions, reefs, mangroves & more. Apply by Feb. 17: earthjournalism.net/opportunities/…

Brian Kahn @blkahn

Some personal news, part 2: I'm joining Protocol on Monday to start their climate desk. And we're hiring reporters! If you're interested in covering the nexus of climate and tech, love accountability, and want to build something new, get at me. My DMs are open

Dr. Ayana Elizabeth Johnson 🐙 @ayanaeliza

Hey there climate experts! This is a truly excellent program from @TheOpEdProject and @YaleClimateComm to help you learn to write/publish opeds and overall make better use of your public voice. I did this training a few years ago and it was a massive help

ypccc.submittable.comYale Program on Climate Change Communication - 2022 Public Voices Fellowship on the Climate CrisisApplication Deadline - 5pm EST, February 14, 2022Note: You can begin, save and return to your application multiple times until you are finished.Please contact us with any questions at climatechange@yale.edu, subject line “Public Voices Fellowship.“If you have any issues with the application itself,…

🔖 Articles

• The rise of science-based investigative journalism: Journalists are increasingly using the tools of science journalism and scientific inquiry to carry out investigative reporting, and even to shine a spotlight on questionable scientific findings.

• Being receptive to opposing views — why it matters (plus 3 tips to help journalists build rapport with distrustful sources). A new paper offers insights into how to be more receptive to different opinions and the role it plays in building relationships and solving problems.

🧰 Resources

• Podcast: What should we expect for journalism in 2022?

💻 Videos

• Careers in science writing: Thinking about a career in science writing? Hear from professionals in journalism and communications about various career paths. This event was hosted by San Diego State University, San Diego Science Writers Association and San Diego Society of Professional Journalists.

• Making sense of the latest pandemic news: A virtual conversation with journalist Robin Lloyd

• Variants, vaccines and medications: What journalists need to know to improve COVID-19 coverage

• Peering into the crystal ball: Predictions and trends for journalism in 2022

• NSWA presents: Can humor help us fight misinformation about science?

🗺️ Events

• Media briefing: Methane emissions in the United States (January 31, 2022)

• How to up your pitching game: Sharpen your science-writing pitching skills and land your next story with professional ease! (February 2, 2022)

• (Event in Portuguese) Semana em Rede | Mesa 1 - Treinamento em jornalismo e divulgação científica no Brasil (February 2, 2022)

• (Event in Portuguese) Semana em Rede | Mesa 2 - Comunicando ciência em tempos de incerteza (February 4, 2022)

• From scientist to science writer: How to break into a career in popular science writing (February 3, 2022)

• Ed Yong with Wudan Yan: A Q&A about Yong’s Pulitzer Prize-winning COVID-19 coverage (February 10, 2022)

• Online Science Journalism Course for journalists from Central and Eastern Europe (February 8th, 10th, 15th, and 17th)

• AAAS Kavli Science Journalism Awards Ceremony (February 18, 2022)

• Virtual NASW Internship Fair and Meet & Greet at AAAS 2022 (February 19, 2022)

Office of Graduate & Postdoctoral Studies @umichOGPS

Interested in #scicomm? Join @MiSciWriters on 2/23 at 4pm for a virtual workshop led by science journalist @RobertIrion! Rob will discuss how to sharpen explanatory prose, find and pitch stories, take career first steps, and more. Register here: misciwriters.com/events/

OU Dept. of Biology @OU_Biology

Please join us next Wednesday as we begin our Spring 2022 Seminar Series with a talk from science writer @carlzimmer, entitled "Writing the Pandemic: Science Journalism In The Age of Covid-19". More info available on the web at ou.edu/cas/biology or carlzimmer.com

📻 Jobs and internships

• Intern - Science News Writer, Science, Remote, US

• Health and Science Assignment Editor, The Washington Post, Washington, DC

• Wildlife Reporter, New Scientist, US-based

• Physics Reporter, New Scientist, US-based

• Technology Reporter, New Scientist, US-based

• Health Reporter, New Scientist, US-based

• Environment Reporter, New Scientist, US-based

• Senior Editor, Short Wave, NPR, US-based

• English Editor – Latin America, Mongabay, Remote

• Digital Director, Science News, Washington, DC

• Associate Editor, Cancer Today, AACR, Philadelphia, PA

• News Writer/Reporter, Cancer Discovery, AACR, Boston, Philadelphia, or Washington, DC

• Science Communicator, Animate Your Science, Remote

• Earth Science Education Author, Visionlearning, Remote

• Deputy Editor, Gizmodo (Earther), G/O Media, New York, NY

• Science Writer, Stanford Medicine, CA

• Stewardship Writer, The Broad Institute, Cambridge, MA

• Environmental Reporter, KGW, Portland, OR

• FERN Midwest Climate Reporting Fellow, The Food & Environment Reporting Network, Midwest region

• Social Media Manager, Canadian Science Policy Centre, Canada

• More jobs 👉 Science Writing News Roundup #77

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