Science Editor, Mashable

Ziff Davis; United States; On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading media company seeks a Science Editor to craft engaging narratives and oversee editorial strategy for its science and space vertical. The ideal candidate will leverage their expertise to enhance Mashable's coverage of critical topics at the intersection of science and technology, focusing on both real-time news and in-depth features. This role demands creativity, strong editing skills, and a thorough understanding of audience engagement across platforms.

Benefits

Flexible time off policy

401K with company match

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Short and long-term disability insurance

Incentive compensation (eligible roles)

Qualifications

• Experience in science and technology journalism.
• Ability to create engaging and accessible content.
• Experience managing relationships with expert sources.

Responsibilities

• Oversee content creation and strategy for the science vertical.
• Write and edit content on space exploration and tech.
• Proactively pitch stories and manage relationships with sources.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Multitasking

SEO

Detail-oriented writing

Education

Three or more years as a science, space, and/or technology senior writer or editor

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Mashable is seeking an enthusiastic and confident editor to oversee content creation and strategy for our space and science vertical.

Description

Position at Consumer Tech

Mashable is seeking an enthusiastic and confident editor to oversee content creation and strategy for our space and science vertical.

The ideal candidate will have three or more years of experience as an editor or senior writer covering space, science and technology.

This role combines deep subject-matter expertise with strong editorial judgment to produce compelling journalism that is accurate and accessible to our audiences. The hired candidate will regularly create their own content as well as work with reporters to cover space exploration, stargazing and the tech that makes it all possible. They’ll be able to balance coverage of the news of the day alongside deeper enterprise work, both for themselves and their team.

You'll manage relationships with key sources including NASA officials, aerospace companies, research institutions, and industry experts. Strong knowledge of sustainability in tech, future tech and consumer tech is also preferred.

The successful candidate will also have a firm understanding of what it takes to build an effective content strategy, optimizing our work for consumption across a variety of platforms, including search, social and email.

The ideal candidate is focused, disciplined, and dedicated to shaping stories through the editing

and pitching process. They are a true team player who understands the value of working

directly with and helping to develop other editors and writers.

You, our perfect hire, are…

• Obsessed with space exploration and observation and with technology’s intersection with science.
• A detail-oriented writer who can generate compelling story ideas and who understands the magic of a good headline.
• A natural self-starter and organized professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment.
• A team player who values the success of their reports, coworkers and Mashable as a whole.
• A top-notch writer with a firm grasp of AP style and the ability to quickly turn around clean copy.
• Well-versed in SEO and in supporting content strategy on a variety of platforms.
• Willing to chat about the day’s events and find interesting angles and stories to cover, including engaging with the team in our active Slack channels.
  
  

Qualifications

• Three or more years as a science, space and/or technology senior writer or editor
• Ability to multitask and meet deadlines
• Strong communication skills
• Knowledge of science and space and Mashable's core coverage areas
• Understand audience listening, including using trending, engagement and historical audience data to drive successful content plans
  
  

The Day-to-Day

• Write and edit breaking news, evergreen utilities, and features on space exploration and observation and on the intersection of science and tech
• Write and edit content about the technology driving and facilitating space exploration and observation, including consumer tech
• Create content with a conversational and engaging tone
• Proactively pitch stories, consistently find interesting angles and develop reliable sources
• Help elevate the quality of our journalism with forward-looking enterprise and original content
• Collaborate with our partner teams in SEO, video, art, social and beyond to help ensure our journalism reaches and engages its intended audiences
• Write and edit content about deals on relevant products and services
• Be comfortable brand-building and promoting Mashable content on social
  
  

Salary Disclosure: Ziff Davis provides a range for the base pay. Factors that may be used to determine your actual pay may include your specific job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and geographic location. The base salary for this position ranges between $75,000 to $85,000 plus incentive compensation (for eligible roles only), 401K with company match, medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, short and long-term disability, and a flexible time off policy.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Writing/Editing

• Industries

  Technology, Information and Internet

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