Senior Writer, Science Frontiers - WIRED

CONDE NAST; London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Condé Nast seeks a passionate writer for WIRED to cover groundbreaking scientific stories. The successful candidate will have extensive experience in science journalism, capable of juggling multiple stories and collaborating across teams. This hybrid role based in London requires strong research and news writing skills, aiming to provide readers insightful stories about scientific advancements and their impact on society.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Access to private healthcare

Corporate gym membership

Dog-friendly office

Qualifications

• At least 4 years experience as a science journalist.
• Proven ability to break news consistently.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage evolving workloads.

Responsibilities

• Report and write at least six stories per month.
• Pitch and report on breakthrough scientific research.
• Collaborate with other journalists and teams for comprehensive coverage.

Skills

Research skills

News writing

Organization

Job description

WIRED is where a better future is imagined. For three decades, we have been the indispensable guide to a world in constant transformation. We cover humanity’s biggest challenges, from climate change to global security, from pandemic preparedness to the future of democracy, and tell stories of the people trying to solve these challenges and the role science and technology can play—for good or ill. WIRED reaches more than 30 million people each month through WIRED.com, our digital edition, the magazine, social media, and live events.

Job Description

Location:

London, GB

Condé Nast is a global media company, home to iconic brands including Vogue, GQ, Glamour, CN Traveller, Vanity Fair, Wired, The World of Interiors, House & Garden and Tatler, among many others.

We are headquartered in New York and London and operate in 32 markets worldwide, with a footprint of more than 1 billion consumers across print, digital, video and social platforms.

Condé Nast thrives on collaboration, and our teams come together in the office four days a week (Monday - Thursday).

We value diversity of background, views and cultures. We celebrate people for their personal qualities, skills and contributions, recognising the power our brands have to influence and shape culture.

The Role

From the furthest reaches of space to the next battery breakthrough, there are few areas of coverage more unpredictable and exciting than the frontiers of science. WIRED seeks a writer to cover this beat, expanding our global audience’s understanding of what’s possible.

In this role, you may cover interstellar objects and the race to put humans on Mars, or battery tech breakthroughs, or the latest advancements in nanotechnology. Your focus will be not only on scientific discoveries but on the researchers and corporations behind them—and the people potentially affected by them. You will bring a deep stable of sources to the role and be able to deliver breaking news and scoops.

We’re interested primarily in stories that give readers a new understanding of the world—and universe—around them. You’ll cover these efforts through a measured lens, giving readers indispensable context without unearned credulity. You will work closely with editors to identify the sharpest angles on the most pressing stories.The ideal candidate for this role has the ability to report on numerous topics within that remit, but anyone with expertise in a relevant beat should apply.

The successful candidate must have extensive experience and a demonstrated portfolio of work covering space, energy, or other cutting-edge fields. They must also have experience with both short and long-lead storytelling across a wide range of formats such as social, podcasts, video series, live events, etc.

This role reports to WIRED’s Director, Science, Politics, and Security, and is part of a growing and increasingly global newsroom of smart, kind, nerdy, and well-informed colleagues who are always brimming with ideas and eager to help each other out. This role is hybrid in-office (4 days/week) and is based in London.

What will you be doing?

• Report and write at least six stories per month, juggling shorter news pieces with longer, differentiated enterprise work
  
• Pitch, report, and write stories on breakthrough scientific research and discoveries
  
• Collaborate with other members of the science desk, and journalists from across the WIRED newsroom, to ensure that our coverage is smart, nuanced, and groundbreaking
  
• Collaborate with audio, video, events, and social media teams as needed to develop ways of telling stories on other platforms
  
• Work collaboratively with global markets on all relevant stories or packages
  
• Additional projects/stories as assigned
  

Who you are:

• At least 4 years experience as a science journalist
  
• A proven track record of scoops and the ability to consistently break news on a beat; a proven ability to publish consistently (multiple stories per week) in a digital setting
  
• Strong organizational skills with demonstrated ability to manage a constantly evolving workload and prioritize appropriately
  
• A clear, engaging, jargon-free writing style
  

Does this sound like you?

Please upload your CV and cover letter/portfolio, which highlights why you'd love to take on this role and why you're a great match for what we're looking for.

We value the time and effort behind every application. All submissions are reviewed by a member of our talent team - we don’t use AI-assisted technology to review applications.

What benefits do we offer?

• 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays) and extra days of annual leave if you move house or want to volunteer.
  
• You’ll have access to a competitive pension scheme, Bupa Private Healthcare, Season ticket loans and eye tests.
  
• We offer a range of tools to support your wellbeing, including core hours, 10 remote days (from home or a country with a Condé Nast office location), access to our Employee Assistance Programme, corporate gym membership and cycle to work scheme.
  
• We’re a dog friendly office, plus you’ll enjoy discounts and magazine subscriptions, keeping you up to date with all things Condé Nast.
  
• We encourage personal and professional growth through the Condé Nast Learning Hub where you’ll find an extensive portfolio of learning courses and training, available in local languages.
  
• Our Employee Resource Groups provide a platform for employees to identify shared objectives, exchange ideas, and work on community priorities for our global workforce.
  

What happens next?

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply below, and we will review your application as soon as possible. You can update your resume or upload a cover letter at any time by accessing your candidate profile.

Condé Nast is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, familial status and other legally protected characteristics.