Science Communications Placement

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About British American Tobacco

British American Tobacco is a global tobacco and Next Generation Products company with brands sold in over 200 markets. We have offices all around the world and have long played a significant role in the local communities where we operate across the globe. We are proud that we are frequently rated in many countries as a top employer. Our employees come from diverse cultures and backgrounds, and our business benefits from the breadth of ideas and experiences they bring.

Traditional tobacco products are our core business. However, we are also committed to developing and selling potentially less risky alternatives to regular cigarettes. These Next Generation Products (NGPs) include Vapour Products, like e-cigarettes, and Tobacco Heating Products.

In the UK, we offer 12-month placement opportunities to undergraduate students looking to gain practical experience within a vibrant and innovative industrial setting. As part of the scheme students get a chance to cultivate their independent thinking and problem solving skills in addition to working in and contributing to a team.

Science Communications Placement

We are looking for an undergraduate to support, and in some cases lead, the development, design and content for R&D’s web-based communication/social media presence.

Job responsibilities may include:

• Identifying and researching emerging trends/technologies and delivering clear thoughts to the strategic improvement of R&D’s external web-based communications, including social media
• Use of @BAT_Sci twitter account; including the short to medium term planning of content and monitoring of social media presence
• Working across all R&D’s departments to understand the science and facilitate content planning and preparation
• Having a proactive and collaborative approach to achieve work through others, supporting internal and external teams to process content and deliver project goals
• Use of other in-house departmental tools to collate publications, statistics and content for use in engagement activities

Degree Disciplines

Web-technologies/communications, Science or mathematics based degree with an interest in digital communications or a Communications degree with an interest in science.

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