Currently finishing my undergrad and headed into a gap year - I recently jokingly said that my absolute dream job is to be a scientist so passionate and prolific in my field (and communication) that I can become a ‘TV scientist’.
My main interests are biodiversity and wildlife ecology; how did you enter into the field of wide-scale scientific communication? Additionally, do you find that passion for wildlife and communication is almost ‘exploited’ in the industry? (Thinking interpretation jobs, I’ve loved every one I’ve had but to be offered minimum wage for jobs requiring a degree is really disheartening!)
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Currently finishing my undergrad and headed into a gap year - I recently jokingly said that my absolute dream job is to be a scientist so passionate and prolific in my field (and communication) that I can become a ‘TV scientist’.
My main interests are biodiversity and wildlife ecology; how did you enter into the field of wide-scale scientific communication? Additionally, do you find that passion for wildlife and communication is almost ‘exploited’ in the industry? (Thinking interpretation jobs, I’ve loved every one I’ve had but to be offered minimum wage for jobs requiring a degree is really disheartening!)