Physics and/or Environment Features Editor

New Scientist; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Pension plan

Life cover

Employee Assistance Programme

Onsite gym

Canteen subsidies

Onsite nurse and GP

Job summary

New Scientist is seeking a talented science journalist to join our features team. A strong track record in physical sciences and/or environment journalism is preferred. The role involves commissioning, editing longform reads, and reporting to the Head of Features. We welcome both full-time and part-time applicants.

You will develop world-class features, build a network of freelance writers and scientists, and work with design, multimedia and audience teams to maximise impact across channels.

Qualifications

• Brilliant storyteller.
• Excellent knowledge of physical sciences and environment.
• Proven track record writing/editing science features or longform.
• Some editing experience in journalism (not academic publishing).
• Experience with national or international journalism brands.
• Passion for high-quality science journalism.

Responsibilities

• Find, develop, commission and edit timely features for online and print.
• Build contacts with freelance writers and scientists to ensure top science features on physics and environment.
• Collaborate with design, art, multimedia and audience teams to maximise impact across channels.
• Attend conferences in the UK and abroad, hunting for ideas.
• Contribute to other editorial sections as required.

Skills

Storytelling

Science knowledge

Environment knowledge

Longform journalism

Editing experience

Brand experience

Passion for science journalism

Job description

Location: New Scientist Headquarters, Derry Street, HSK, London, W8 5HY

Position: Full Time or Part Time/Permanent/Hybrid - 3 days per week in the office, 2 working from home

About the role

We are looking for a talented science journalist to join our expert team of features editors. We are particularly keen to hear from applicants with experience covering physical science and/or the environment and will consider editors wishing to work on a full-time or part-time basis. The successful candidate will commission and edit world-class longform reads on and around their specialist subject beat(s). They will report to our Head of Features.

Main Responsibilities

• Find, develop, commission and edit timely and compelling features for online and in print
• Build contacts with freelance writers and scientists to make sure we are commissioning the best, most up-to-date science features on physics and/or the environment
• Collaborate with design, art, multimedia and audience teams to maximise the impact of your features across all channels
• Attend conferences in the UK and abroad, hunting for ideas
• Contribute to other editorial sections of New Scientist, such as podcasts, videos, comment, book reviews and live events, as required

Person Specification

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE

• A brilliant storyteller
• Excellent knowledge of physical sciences and/or the environment, including the latest research trends and big questions
• A track record writing or editing journalistic science features or longform
• Some editing experience (must be journalism, not academic publishing or marketing content)
• Experience working with or for national or international journalism brands
• A passion for high-quality science journalism

Package Description

Our benefits package increases the longer you've been with us. Here's what to expect:

• 25 days' holiday (increasing by 1 per year up to a total of 30)
• Pension plan and life cover
• Discounts on online shopping, dining cards and vouchers, and access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Onsite gym, subsidised canteen and onsite nurse and GP clinics

Plus much more...

Our Commitment

We are committed to increasing diversity and maintaining an inclusive workplace culture. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of their ethnicity, race, gender, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability.

We are Disability Confident Committed. Please let us know if you require any recruitment documentation in other formats or if you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process. Please be assured that any such information will be held separately to your recruitment application and will not be considered as part of the selection process.