Join the Editorial Team – Social Media Editor (Volunteer Role)

Journal of Tropical Ecology is seeking a proactive and creative Social Media Editor to join its Editorial Board. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in shaping the journal’s online presence and contribute to its growth and visibility within the global tropical ecology community.

About the Role

The Social Media Editor will lead efforts to increase engagement with the journal through strategic use of social media. You’ll be responsible for revitalising the journal’s currently inactive X (formerly Twitter) account, curating and sharing content that reflects the journal’s scope, and fostering connections with researchers and professionals in the field.

 

Key Responsibilities

• Promote journal articles, themed collections, and news via the journal’s X account.
• Share relevant updates from the field and engage with other accounts in the tropical ecology and wider scientific community.
• Participate in annual Editorial Board meetings and occasional team calls.
• Act as an ambassador for the journal, supporting its outreach and promotional activities.

Who We’re Looking For

Are you an early-career researcher with a passion for tropical ecology and a talent for science communication? If you're enthusiastic about sharing research through social media and curious to learn more about academic publishing, we’d love to hear from you!

How to Apply

Please send your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your interest in the role to Harry Busby, Publisher for Journal of Tropical Ecology, at harry.busby@cambridge.org by 31st January 2026.