Editor-in-Chief

Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists•Chicago, IL

10d•Remote

About The Position

The Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists is a non-profit media organization founded by Manhattan Project physicists. It engages science leaders, policymakers, and the public on nuclear risk, climate change, biological threats, and disruptive technologies. The Bulletin publishes articles digitally on its website, which receives over 500,000 readers monthly, and in its bimonthly subscription magazine, distributed to 7,500 libraries globally. The organization also manages the Doomsday Clock and hosts convenings on existential risks. Based at the University of Chicago, the Bulletin has a 80-year history of connecting scientific research, global security policy, and public engagement.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in journalism or other similar discipline.
Minimum of 7-10 years of experience in journalism.
Minimum of 2-3 years of experience leading editorial teams and directing editorial workflow.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Acrobat).
Proficiency with the major style guides (APA, MLA, Chicago).
Proficiency with web and mobile content management systems, including WordPress, Drupal, and similar platforms; basic HTML knowledge.
Experience with social media strategy and multimedia formats, including audio and video editing.
Commitment to the mission, vision, and values of the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists.

Nice To Haves

Advanced study in journalism, international affairs, public policy, or related discipline.
Strong and demonstrated interest in the issues covered by the Bulletin: nuclear risks, climate change, and disruptive technologies, including AI and biosecurity.
Familiarity with new audience-building techniques, as well as media innovation and entrepreneurship.
Experience with non-profit media models, donor engagement, and community outreach.
Experience with building, shaping, commissioning, or editing ambitious investigative and long-form feature work.

Responsibilities

Lead the editorial team in producing compelling, accessible content for scientists, experts, policymakers, and general audiences.
Establish and uphold the highest editorial and publication standards across all platforms.
Serve as final editorial authority, ensuring all published content advances the Bulletin's mission and editorial vision.
Consult with members of the Bulletin’s Science and Security Board and the Board of Sponsors on issues related to existential risk and serve as principal editor and co-author of the Bulletin's annual Doomsday Clock Statement.
Cultivate and maintain a broad network of scientists, policymakers, business leaders, writers, and artists to strengthen the Bulletin's credibility, reach, and output.
Expand the Bulletin's investigative reporting capacity.
Collaborate with the Chief Audience Officer to advance online presence and content strategy.
Partner with the finance team to develop and manage the annual editorial operating budget.
Support advancement initiatives in partnership with the Chief Advancement Officer, as directed by the President & CEO.