ERA Open Calls

The CKJ Social Media Team is looking for an enthusiastic team member and invites expressions of interest from colleagues worldwide. This is an honorary appointment, open to professionals with a demonstrated interest in nephrology and digital communication. The successful candidate will contribute to CKJ’s growing presence across social media platforms and play a role in shaping the journal’s online strategy. The social media team is currently active on X and on Bluesky.

Position overview

1. Title: Social Media Team Member
2. Number of Posts: 1
3. Start Date: Summer 2025
4. Tenure: Two years (with the possibility of extension by mutual agreement)
5. Compensation: This is a voluntary, non-remunerated position
6. Affiliation: Members of the social media team serve as part of the journal’s editorial board

Key tasks 

The main responsibilities of this role include highlighting CKJ articles via social media posts and attending the editorial board meeting at the annual ERA congress, preferably face to face to help inform the journals initiatives and contribute to activity during the ERA congress. The expected time commitment consists of a minimum of three social media posts per month excluding annual leave (or less for longer contributions such as author videos).

Required profile

Nephrologist or nephrology trainee or allied health care professional working in this field (for example pharmacist, nurse). Good IT skills (Word, Teams). Good communication skills. Desirable qualifications include evidence of work in social media and IT skills regarding video content or graphics. Optional assets include demonstrated participation in social media initiatives, guidelines or publications about social media.

Optional opportunities

To become a co-author in journal publications for example in writing editorial comments. Recent publications from the team include:

1. Floyd L et al. To the lighthouse: navigating nephrology through the world of social media. Clinical Kidney Journal, Volume 17, Issue 7, July 2024, sfae170
2. Sethi J et al. Only the Bluesky is the limit: ten tips for a trending #Skytorial. Clinical Kidney Journal, Volume 18, Issue 2, February 2025, sfae414