Senior Climate Editor — Drive Climate Content & Impact

RELX INC; Amsterdam; Hybrid; EUR 59,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Pension scheme

Travel season ticket loan

Life assurance

Wellbeing programs

Job summary

Elsevier seeks a Senior Scientific Editor for One Earth, London/Amsterdam, to lead climate-content editorial strategy and peer review. You will manage submissions, engage authors and reviewers, and commission front-matter content while shaping editorial direction within the Cell Press portfolio.

The role requires a PhD or equivalent, strong communication, and a broad sustainability focus. Hybrid work from the office and home is supported, with opportunities to build a global network and

Qualifications

• PhD in a relevant scientific discipline or equivalent
• Previous editorial experience is preferred but not required
• Broad interest across sustainability research and climate-related topics
• Strong critical thinking and ability to evaluate diverse science areas
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and in an international team
• Strong interpersonal and networking skills
• Established research networks are preferred for senior candidates
• Interest in scientific publishing and emerging digital trends

Responsibilities

• Identify, recruit, and develop high-impact climate content
• Oversee peer review to ensure rigor, fairness, and efficiency
• Select and collaborate with expert reviewers
• Engage with authors to provide guidance and a strong author experience
• Commission and edit Reviews, Perspectives, and front-matter content
• Plan and execute thematic issues across sustainability topics
• Contribute to editorial strategy and Cell Press positioning
• Build relationships with global research and sustainability communities
• Represent the journal at conferences and events
• Contribute to digital content including the journal homepage and social media

Skills

Editorial leadership

Manuscript evaluation

Peer-review management

Content commissioning

Cross-disciplinary communication

International collaboration

Networking

Editorial strategy

Education

PhD or equivalent

Job description

Elsevier seeks a Senior Scientific Editor for One Earth, London/Amsterdam, to lead climate-content editorial strategy and peer review. You will manage submissions, engage authors and reviewers, and commission front-matter content while shaping editorial direction within the Cell Press portfolio.

The role requires a PhD or equivalent, strong communication, and a broad sustainability focus. Hybrid work from the office and home is supported, with opportunities to build a global network and