Expressions of Interest

Expression of Interest: Social Media Editor

Call for expressions of interest, Social Media Editors of Functional Plant Biology

Functional Plant Biology is seeking expressions of interest for the position of Social Media Editor. This role is an opportunity to enhance the Journal's digital presence and engage with the research community through social media. Subject areas include, but are not limited to: environmental physiology, stress and adaptation, plant cell biology, plant growth and development, photosynthesis and carbohydrate metabolism and nutrient uptake, transport and metabolism. Functional Plant Biology is published by the not-for-profit publisher, CSIRO Publishing. Editors-in-Chief determine the publishing strategy of the journal and lead a team of Associate Editors to manage the peer review process of papers received by the journal.

Role Overview: As a Social Media Editor of Functional Plant Biology, you will communicate its content and foster a community on social media platforms. Your responsibilities will include:

Social Media Representation: Use social media account(s) owned and operated by Functional Plant Biology to represent the Journal to the research community, including current and potential authors and readers, relevant societies and industry groups, universities and research institutions, journalists, policy makers, and more.
Content Sharing: Share content from and about Functional Plant Biology. The focus will be on highlighting publications by the journal and communicating their findings in a digestible format.
Engagement: Engage with social media users in a professional and friendly manner, always in accordance with the Editorial Board Conduct Policy and the terms of use of the account(s).
Community Interaction: Interact with members of the research community by following relevant accounts, reposting appropriate and applicable content, and responding to comments.
Reporting: Provide the Editor-in-Chief and Publisher with an annual report of engagement data from the account(s).

Additional Responsibilities:

Content Creation: Write engaging and shareable posts that highlight new issues, online early and most-read articles, ‘hot topic’ papers, calls for submissions, journal representation at conferences, awards and prizes, and other relevant content as advised by the Editorial Board or the Publisher
Professional Development: Stay updated with the latest trends and best practices in social media management and science communication to continuously improve the Journal's social media strategy

Term: The term of this engagement is two years, with the possibility of renewal based on performance and mutual agreement.

2025 Functional Plant Biology Social Media Editor Position Description (PDF 60 KB)

Please send applications (including Curriculum vitae and short statement expressing your interest in the role) to Pat Hannah – [email protected]