Senior Climate Editorial Lead

Senior Scientific Editor, Environmental Science; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday allowance

Private medical benefits

Wellbeing programs

Job summary

One Earth (Cell Press) is seeking a Senior Scientific Editor to steer climate content and editorial direction. You will oversee peer review for climate submissions, engage with authors and reviewers, commission content, and build ties with the global sustainability community through outreach and activities.

The role emphasizes shaping climate-related coverage, collaborating in an international team, and contributing to strategic initiatives while promoting a diverse, inclusive editorial culture.

Qualifications

• A PhD, or equivalent in a relevant scientific discipline.
• Previous editorial experience is preferred.
• Broad interest across sustainability research.

Responsibilities

• Identify, recruit, and develop high-impact content across climate change mitigation, adaptation, impacts, and related areas of sustainability research.
• Evaluate submitted manuscripts and manage the peer review process to ensure rigor, fairness, and efficiency.
• Select and collaborate with expert reviewers.
• Engage closely with authors, providing thoughtful guidance and an excellent author experience.
• Commission and edit Reviews, Perspectives, and other front-matter content.
• Ideate, pitch, plan, and execute thematic issues that bring together leading review and perspectives on pressing sustainability challenges.
• Contribute to the journal’s editorial strategy and its positioning within the Cell Press portfolio.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with the global scientific and sustainability community.
• Represent the journal at conferences, workshops, and through institutional visits.
• Contribute to digital content, including the journal homepage and social media.

Skills

Editorial experience

Climate/sustainability knowledge

Strong communication skills

International collaboration

Education

PhD or equivalent in a relevant field

Job description

One Earth (Cell Press) is seeking a Senior Scientific Editor to steer climate content and editorial direction. You will oversee peer review for climate submissions, engage with authors and reviewers, commission content, and build ties with the global sustainability community through outreach and activities.

The role emphasizes shaping climate-related coverage, collaborating in an international team, and contributing to strategic initiatives while promoting a diverse, inclusive editorial culture.