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Science Writer
A job description
A science Writer can travel with a Antarctic research team observe their work and write a book about it. Another thing they can do is write a article explaining how scientist are working on a new class of cancer fighting drugs. A lot of interesting things can happen to a Science Writer!
Education and Skills needed
Education
Science writers need to learn a variety of software, word processing, graphics, audio, video, and animation software. They also need a bachelors degree in Science or engineering.
Skills
Creativity, curisoty, and a broad range of knowledge are valuable. A good bonus and helpful degree is in Sceince Journalism
Personality
Creativity, imagination, ability to communicate effectively with scientists and non-scientists, verbal and written communication skills, and time management skills are some personality traits.
Companies that hire in this feild
Brookhaven National Laboratory, Medimmune, and Massachusetts Hospital Association are all companies that hire in Science Writer.
Projected Job Growth
The Projected Job Growth is Average (7% to 13%)