Offering zero pay but free lunch (unspecified value), coffee and beer, for a part-time #SciComm role is unethical. Requirements of the job advertised are equivalent to research assistant job PLUS social media manager.
Social media management is WORK. Work should be paid.https://twitter.com/MicrobialMe/status/1122013357513424898 …
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Companies often give social media/
#SciComm roles to junior staff because they think it's necessary but trivial "young people's stuff" or "Just marketing." It isn't. It requires real expertise that should be remunerated. A start-up doesn't get a pass on free labour by workers2 replies 4 retweets 13 likesShow this thread -
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WELL SAID! Thank you for sharing this important distinction!
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Not only is it work for the individual who is skilled in the ability to use and leverage social media- it pays off hugely if done well and can really improve a person/company's profile. This isn't small and must be compensated work!
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Yes, exactly - companies that don't have in-house skill for social media will outsource specifically bc they need that skillset. Legal definition of an unpaid internship is that it doesn't involve work usually done by employees. If SM is business asset they need, they should pay
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