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I’m a PhD Earth Scientist and editorial specialist with more than 15 years in science-led journalism and publishing. I excel at turning complex research into accessible, engaging content for audiences across print and digital media, and I’m adept at managing the end-to-end publishing process from pitching and commissioning through editing, publication and impact analysis. I focus on Earth, environment, marine and space sciences, translating research-led reporting for public audiences. I’m skilled at interviewing researchers, collaborating with universities and agencies, and shaping narratives that inform, inspire and reach readers in many countries. I enjoy building strong editorial teams, developing house styles and training contributors to maintain high standards.…I’m a PhD Earth Scientist and editorial specialist with more than 15 years in science-led journalism and publishing. I excel at turning complex research into accessible, engaging content for audiences across print and digital media, and I’m adept at managing the end-to-end publishing process from pitching and commissioning through editing, publication and impact analysis. I focus on Earth, environment, marine and space sciences, translating research-led reporting for public audiences. I’m skilled at interviewing researchers, collaborating with universities and agencies, and shaping narratives that inform, inspire and reach readers in many countries. I enjoy building strong editorial teams, developing house styles and training contributors to maintain high standards.

Hannah Bird

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I’m a PhD Earth Scientist and editorial specialist with more than 15 years in science-led journalism and publishing. I excel at turning complex research into accessible, engaging content for audiences across print and digital media, and I’m adept at managing the end-to-end publishing process from pitching and commissioning through editing, publication and impact analysis. I focus on Earth, environment, marine and space sciences, translating research-led reporting for public audiences. I’m skilled at interviewing researchers, collaborating with universities and agencies, and shaping narratives that inform, inspire and reach readers in many countries. I enjoy building strong editorial teams, developing house styles and training contributors to maintain high standards.…I’m a PhD Earth Scientist and editorial specialist with more than 15 years in science-led journalism and publishing. I excel at turning complex research into accessible, engaging content for audiences across print and digital media, and I’m adept at managing the end-to-end publishing process from pitching and commissioning through editing, publication and impact analysis. I focus on Earth, environment, marine and space sciences, translating research-led reporting for public audiences. I’m skilled at interviewing researchers, collaborating with universities and agencies, and shaping narratives that inform, inspire and reach readers in many countries. I enjoy building strong editorial teams, developing house styles and training contributors to maintain high standards.

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I’m a PhD Earth Scientist and editorial specialist with more than 15 years in science-led journalism and publishing. I excel at turning complex research into accessible, engaging content for audiences across print and digital media, and I’m adept at managing the end-to-end publishing process from pitching and commissioning through editing, publication and impact analysis.

I focus on Earth, environment, marine and space sciences, translating research-led reporting for public audiences. I’m skilled at interviewing researchers, collaborating with universities and agencies, and shaping narratives that inform, inspire and reach readers in many countries. I enjoy building strong editorial teams, developing house styles and training contributors to maintain high standards.

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Work Experience

Associate Editor at Geoscientist Magazine

September 1, 2022 - Present

Identify and commission geoscience feature articles from academics and industry professionals, guiding them to craft narratives suitable for a broad, non-specialist readership across over 80 countries. Edit and publish features via WordPress, ensuring grammatical precision, factual integrity and correct citation. Interview researchers and translate conversations into engaging articles on trending topics, highlighting emerging developments from universities, government agencies (such as NASA) and independent research organisations. Proof magazine layouts with publisher to make stylistic amendments. Plan and manage content cycles using Google Drive, maintaining a steady pipeline of ideas to meet magazine production deadlines. Produce social media content to amplify article reach, including promotional posts and podcast soundbites.

Sub-Editor and Content Creator at Digital Spy

November 1, 2019 - March 1, 2025

Managed evening news flow and commissioned reliable content for reporting, including monitoring breaking stories on a fast-paced news desk. Copy-edited a minimum of 20 news and feature articles daily, ensuring content accuracy, metadata suitability, copyright compliance, and adherence to house style before publishing via the content management system. Research recent publications in Earth, environmental, marine and space science journals to write comprehensive news articles, translating technical concepts into content suitable for an informed global audience while maintaining scientific accuracy. Liaise with academics and researchers to conduct interviews and incorporate engaging quotes, managing communications efficiently to meet tight deadlines. Produce articles that have collectively garnered over 1 million views, demonstrating reach and audience engagement.

Scientist Journalist at Science X (Phys.org)

June 1, 2023 - Present

Commission and edit the daily global newsletter sent to over 100,000 subscribers, covering current affairs, maintaining grammatical precision, factual integrity and objective, unbiased reporting to uphold the brand’s credibility. Exercise strong editorial judgment in selecting stories and ensuring language clarity, avoiding assumed knowledge to make content accessible to all readers. Source appropriate copyright-free or licensed media assets, and produce simplified infographics to communicate complex topics accurately. Produce daily social media content, particularly for Instagram, to extend audience reach. Monitor impact through website analytics, social media metrics and readership surveys.

Newsletter Editor at The Know

December 1, 2024 - Present

Commission and edit the daily global newsletter, ensuring grammatical precision, factual integrity and objective reporting. Oversee story selection, interview coordination and editorial calendar, maintaining brand voice and audience engagement.

Production Assistant, Editor and Content Creator at City Girl Network

September 1, 2018 - October 1, 2022

Collaborated with scientific authors to produce and copy-edit blog articles promoting their manuscripts, verifying the accuracy of figures and implementing corrections in the content management system. Managed timely social media promotion on Twitter and Facebook to increase engagement and foster connections with journalists for outreach.

Blog Editor and Public Relations Assistant at Palaeontologia Electronica

June 1, 2022 - February 1, 2023

Editorial and Production Assistant at The Geological Curator

February 1, 2022 - February 1, 2023

Liaised with the editorial team to proofread and edit journal submissions, ensuring accurate referencing and cohesion between text, figures and tables prior to sign-off to the production team. Took initiative to streamline workflow processes, recommending changes that improved editorial efficiency and facilitated timely delivery of content through a shared online platform for team communication.

Assistant Newsletter and Production Editor at Palaeontological Association

December 1, 2021 - February 1, 2023

Collaborated with global contributors and the editorial team to ensure submissions were thoroughly fact-checked, edited and submitted on time, providing clear recommendations for amendments to authors when required. Obtained and curated appropriate imagery and figures to supplement contributions, ensuring all visual assets adhered to house style and enhanced article clarity. Optimised editorial workflows by proactively designing and implementing coded tracking systems in GSuite, improving scheduling efficiency and content management.