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Chosen career:
Science Communicator
Interests:
Education
Skills:
CommunicativeOrganisedPatient
Description
Science communicators aim to increase access and public awareness of the space sector. This can include outreach events such as exhibitions, or media such as videos and informative booklets. Many science communicators work on this alongside a job in research or similar. They will often visit schools and run workshops aimed at different age groups.
Routes
There are postgraduate courses in science communication, but these aren't required. Many science communicators work alongside another position in, for example, research.
Example UK Employers
Freelance
Key Stage 2 Curriculum Links
English
Writing: Science communicators produce material such as informational booklets.
Speaking: Science communicators often visit schools and run workshops aimed at different age groups, which need the language used to be adjusted for the different levels.
Other
Art and design: Science communicators make their work engaging to others.
Key Stage 3 Curriculum Links
English
Writing: Science communicators produce material such as informational booklets.
Speaking: Science communicators often visit schools and run workshops aimed at different age groups, which need the language used to be adjusted for the different levels.
Other
Art and design: Science communicators make their work engaging to others.
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I’m
Communicative, Organised and Patient, so could be a Science Communicator. I’m a #spaceperson. https://www.spaceperson.co.uk
