Associate Editor — Astronomy Features & Production

The American Astronomical Society (AAS); Cambridge (MA); On-site; < USD 1,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Exceptional benefits package

Generous sick and vacation time

Comprehensive medical and dental insurance

Job summary

An international astronomy organization seeks an Associate Editor to manage article commissioning and editing for Sky and Telescope magazine. Ideal candidates will have at least 7 years of amateur astronomy experience, strong writing, and editing skills. The role involves collaborating closely with a diverse team and entails attending astronomy events. A competitive salary and benefits package is offered for this in-office position in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years’ experience in amateur astronomy required.
• Demonstrated ability to convey astronomical concepts clearly.
• Excellent skills in writing, editing, and communication.

Responsibilities

• Edit feature articles on various astronomy topics.
• Commission content from authors and astrophotographers.
• Represent S&T at various events.

Skills

Amateur astronomy experience

Writing and editing skills

Interpersonal skills

Researching and fact-checking skills

Knowledge of WordPress

Adobe Creative Suite experience

Job description

An international astronomy organization seeks an Associate Editor to manage article commissioning and editing for Sky and Telescope magazine. Ideal candidates will have at least 7 years of amateur astronomy experience, strong writing, and editing skills. The role involves collaborating closely with a diverse team and entails attending astronomy events. A competitive salary and benefits package is offered for this in-office position in Cambridge, Massachusetts.