Deputy News Editor

AAAS•Washington, DC

1d•Hybrid

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 draw on knowledge of one or more areas of biomedicine to generate stories for scientists and interested nonspecialists, guide reporters, and shape stories ranging from breaking news to narrative features. Fluent writing, deft editing, and strong interpersonal skills are required. The Deputy News Editor will supervise staff reporters and freelancers, work closely with other editors, and collaborate with visuals and copyediting teams. The role also involves working with social media and multimedia teams on videos, podcasts, and social media content. A hybrid arrangement in Science’s Washington, DC or Cambridge, UK office is preferred; remote work may be possible. The anticipated initial compensation is $110,000–$155,000 or £65,000–£75,000 per year. The position’s stated benefits include paid vacation leave, paid sick leave, paid holidays, health insurance, flexible spending account, dental insurance, life insurance, vision insurance, retirement benefits, and short- and long-term disability, subject to applicable program terms. Additional benefits may apply. No visa sponsorship is available.

Requirements

Bachelor of Arts degree.
10 years of science journalism experience, including 5 years as an editor managing reporters.
Strong track record of reporting or editing stories on biomedicine and biomedical policy.
Knowledge of one or more areas of biomedicine.
Fluent writing, deft editing, and strong interpersonal skills.
Comfort with videos, podcasts, and social media, and enthusiasm for working with social media and multimedia teams.

Nice To Haves

Science and/or journalism training.
Hybrid work arrangement in Science’s Washington, DC or Cambridge, UK office is preferred; remote work may be possible.

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.