Social Media Editor needed for Compost Science & Utilization

Social Media Editor required

Deadline 16 July 2026

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About the role

Compost Science and Utilization is seeking a Social Media Editor to run a LinkedIn account to promote the journal, and further support its increasing reach and dissemination. The successful candidate should ideally be a postgraduate student in an area related to the scope of the journal. They should be able to work and communicate effectively with the Editorial team, as well as interact with the Taylor & Francis subject account. The Social Media Editor will be expected to post topical, popular, and newly published content to the public, and to post about published articles, and issues. The successful candidate is likely to have proven experience of using social media channels in either their professional and/ or personal lives and will ideally provide evidence of growing a social media account. The successful candidate will be appointed as ‘Social Media Editor’ on the journal’s Editorial Board, will be provided with guidance and data to support them in their role, and work with the Editor-in-Chief, Associate Editors and Publisher to build awareness of CS&U by connecting with the journal’s community online. They will be invited attend virtual Editorial Board meetings.

About the journal

Journal cover: Compost Science & Utilization
Compost Science & Utilization is a quarterly peer-reviewed journal that reports on advancements and breakthroughs in the science and engineering of compost production, compost product quality, and the utilization of composted materials. The journal will consider articles on the following;
  • compost microbial ecology;
  • novel feed stocks;
  • odor reduction and control;
  • contaminant issues and mitigation;
  • compost analysis techniques;
  • plant disease suppression using composts;
  • compost fertility;
  • composting as part of integrated biorefineries;
  • pathogens and composting;
  • compost and soil quality;
  • bioremediation via composting;
  • composting as a tool to address climate change and other topics.
All submitted manuscripts are subject to initial appraisal by the Editor, and if found suitable for further consideration, will be peer-reviewed by independent and anonymous expert referees. All peer review is double anonymized and submission is online via ScholarOne Manuscripts.

Journal information

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Key Skills and Attributes

Ready to apply? Here are the skills and attributes we are looking for in a successful applicant:
  • Familiarity with key topics, trends, and terminology in the subject area to ensure content is accurate and relevant.
  • Ability to translate complex scientific concepts into accessible language for a broader audience.
  • Ability to craft engaging, concise, and accurate posts.
  • Strong command of grammar, spelling, and tone appropriate for an academic audience.
  • Ability to analyze social media metrics (e.g., engagement rates, impressions, click-through rates) and adjust strategies accordingly.
  • Skills in fostering online discussions, responding to comments, and engaging with followers in a professional and timely manner.
  • Ability to collaborate with journal editors, authors, and other stakeholders to align social media efforts with journal goals.
  • Excellent communication skills to work effectively with the Publisher and Editor-in-Chief.

Application instructions

To apply, please submit the following:
  • A CV. This should be two pages in length. Page 1 should be a brief CV detailing your experience and education. Page 2 should include a sample post promoting this article: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/1065657X.2025.2604014. The sample post should include all text and media related to the post, and pay due regard to the conventions, character and/ or word limits relevant to the platform, and include any necessary or desired links, or ‘tags’.
  • A cover letter outlining how you meet the attributes listed above, your vision for the accounts, and how you would build awareness and maximise dissemination of the journal’s content.
Please note that we will not consider any applications that do not contain the above items. For any questions, please contact Niamh Clarke ([email protected]). Apply for the role by filling in our form

Journal pledge

The journal is committed to ensuring diversity, equity and inclusion within its editorial team and decision making processes. All applications will be treated as strictly confidential, and each will be judged on its merits without bias for seniority of institutional affiliation. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, ancestry, national origin, religion, or religious creed, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, military or protected veteran status, citizenship, or other protected characteristics.

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