Deputy News Editor
About The Position
Science is seeking a Deputy News Editor, Biomedicine, to help lead the News Department’s coverage of biomedicine, including infectious disease, global health, and biomedical policy. The editor will bring knowledge of one or more areas of biomedicine and generate story ideas for an audience of scientists and interested nonspecialists. The role centers on guiding reporters and shaping stories, from breaking news to narrative features. It requires fluent writing, deft editing, and strong interpersonal skills. The Deputy News Editor will supervise staff reporters and freelancers, work closely with other editors, and collaborate with visuals and copyediting teams. The editor will also help the social media and multimedia teams promote stories and should be comfortable with video, podcasts, and social media. A hybrid arrangement in Science’s Washington, DC or Cambridge, UK office is preferred; remote work may be possible.
Requirements
- BA; science and/or journalism training is preferred.
- 10 years of science journalism experience, including 5 years as an editor managing reporters.
- A strong track record of reporting or editing stories on biomedicine and biomedical policy.
- Knowledge of one or more areas of biomedicine.
- Ability to generate story ideas for scientists and interested nonspecialists.
- Fluent writing, deft editing, and strong interpersonal skills.
- Comfort with video, podcasts, and social media.
Nice To Haves
- Science and/or journalism training.
- Hybrid work in Science’s Washington, DC or Cambridge, UK office is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Assign and edit stories ranging from short news stories to narrative features.
- Follow journals, preprint servers, social media, and other sources to identify news and trends.
- Work with photographers, graphic specialists, and others to illustrate stories.
- Help social media and multimedia teams promote stories.
- Supervise multiple staff writers and freelancers.
- Work with the Managing News Editor to shape biomedicine coverage.
Benefits
- Paid vacation leave
- Paid sick leave
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Dental insurance
- Life insurance
- Vision insurance
- Retirement benefits
- Short- and long-term disability
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
