Editor: History & STEM Content & Commissioning

Britannica Education

United States

Remote

USD 60,000 - 90,000

Full time

11 days ago

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Job summary

Britannica Education is seeking a skilled editor-writer to produce and curate articles across STEM-focused clusters. You will edit, review, and craft content that clearly explains complex ideas, while commissioning pieces from contributors.

Preference is given to candidates with deep knowledge in geography, history, chemistry, physics, earth science, or engineering. The role requires curiosity to explore topics beyond your current expertise and to develop content on unfamiliar subjects, ensuring

Qualifications

  • Exceptional editorial and writing skills.
  • Expertise in geography, history, chemistry, physics, earth science, or engineering is preferred.
  • Curiosity and enthusiasm to explore topics beyond the current area of expertise.

Responsibilities

  • Editing, writing, and commissioning articles on topics across assigned discipline clusters, such as STEM.
  • Demonstrate exceptional editorial and writing skills.
  • Create, review, and edit content that explains complex ideas clearly and engagingly.
  • Showcase expertise in geography, history, chemistry, physics, earth science, or engineering (preferred).
  • Demonstrate curiosity and enthusiasm to reach beyond their area of expertise.
  • Develop content on topics that may not be immediately familiar.
  • Engage Britannica's audience

Skills

Editing
Editorial Skills
Content Writing

Job description

Britannica Education is seeking a skilled editor-writer to produce and curate articles across STEM-focused clusters. You will edit, review, and craft content that clearly explains complex ideas, while commissioning pieces from contributors.

Preference is given to candidates with deep knowledge in geography, history, chemistry, physics, earth science, or engineering. The role requires curiosity to explore topics beyond your current expertise and to develop content on unfamiliar subjects, ensuring

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