Physics & Environment Features Editor — Hybrid, Longform

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

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.