Communicate. Connect. Create: Your science career beyond academia

Maybe you are like me; loving science and always curious to learn more about life, the environment, humans or the stars. Yet, you know deep in your heart that being in the lab the entire day is just not your calling. Instead, you want to bring science out into the world and share it with anyone who is willing to listen and learn from you.

Transitioning into the science communication field can be overwhelming and maybe even scary. And yet, it is doable and highly fulfilling. With the right plan and attitude, you can also become a science communicator and help share science with the world.

This webinar with science writer and science communication coach Dr Sarah Wettstadt will give you the necessary insights to help you decide which science communication career to go for and how to prepare for it. This exclusive interview covers the following topics:

Science Communication Career Options

• We start with a broad and detailed overview of the different science communication activities
• Depending on your favourite activity and audience to talk to, we discuss how to find the right career option for you
• Focusing on science writing, learn about the specialised areas

Transitioning from Academia

• You will get practical advice on how to prepare to transition into the science communication field
• Learn which strengths and skills are crucial to develop in academia and transfer into your new career
• Use my checklist to get first experience in science communication

Freelancing vs. Employment in Science Communication

• Not sure whether to go freelance or work for an organisation? My pro and con list will help you make that decision
• Having lots of freedom as a freelancer can be both exciting and scary - learn how to accommodate both emotions
• For those ready to become a freelancer, I share loads of helpful suggestions to get started on this exciting journey

Starting your Science Communication Freelance Career

• Learn how to create purpose-driven work by understanding your core values
• Which topic to begin with and when should you start diversifying? Your career never stands still!
• Getting started is scary! Yes, I know. With the right mindset, client base and financial cushion you are more than ready to go!

Making Freelancing Successful

• Freelancers need to be great at project management - and in this webinar you will receive my secret to success
• Get tips on which tasks and areas to outsource instead of wasting your time on them
• Uncomfortable approaching clients? Me too! I'm happy to share with you my way of handling client outreach and landing great projects

This webinar will help you make the right decisions for yourself to create the science communication career of your dreams by leveraging your motivation, passion and strengths

How is this webinar different from our first webinar "Transition Into Science Communication & Writing From Academia"?

Both webinars are amazing resources to help you transition from academia into science communication. The first webinar focused on the steps that you can take to start as a science writer. Both Justine and I share our experience from starting as a volunteer and developing the right writing skills during our PhD and Postdoc time. This second webinar is supposed to help you make that decision which science communication career to go for and whether building a freelance career could be your choice.

Refund policy: If you feel you haven't learnt anything during the webinar, let me know within 14 days and I'll refund you in full.