Senior Editor — Physics Content & Storytelling

American Institute of Physics; College Park (MD); Hybrid; USD 102,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hybrid work

Comprehensive benefits

Tuition assistance

Commuter benefits

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Physics Today, the flagship publication of AIP, is seeking a Senior Editor to lead the editing team and shape long-form science content for a scientifically literate audience, drawing on your physics background. You will direct editing across staff and freelance writers to produce work that informs and engages readers.

You will mentor staff, collaborate with the Visual Experience team, attend scientific meetings, and help expand multiplatform editorial strategy while maintaining high editorial

Qualifications

• Graduate degree, PhD preferred, in physics or a closely related field, or equivalent extensive knowledge of the physical-sciences research community.
• At least 8 years of professional science writing and editing experience, preferably at a scientific publication.
• Mentoring/supervision skills.
• Strong critical-thinking skills and ability to solve substantive editing problems.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and mentoring skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead Physics Today’s team of editors in the substantive and line editing of longer-form content to produce clear, polished, and engaging final products that resonate with the audience.
• Provide editorial oversight for editors and writers, especially for stories that delve deeply into the science of a field.
• Help develop, implement, and hone Physics Today’s multiplatform editorial strategy.
• Identify and evaluate story ideas about noteworthy and interesting developments and evergreen topics across the gamut of physical-science fields.
• Work with the Visual Experience team and others to develop and incorporate a broad palette of visuals and other media that enhance the reader experience, taking full, creative advantage of digital storytelling opportunities.
• Author content, as needed, with exceptional narrative flair and technical proficiency.
• Mentor junior staff on writing and editing.
• Foster a creative environment where new ideas are encouraged, tested, and refined.
• Develop a deep understanding of the Physics Today audience and its evolving information needs in order to continuously improve content relevance, engagement, and impact.
• Attend scientific meetings and maintain broad contact with members of the physical-sciences community.
• Contribute to and advance the overall editorial effort of Physics Today.

Skills

Storytelling

Editorial leadership

Mentoring

Multitasking

Education

PhD in Physics or related field

Job description

Physics Today, the flagship publication of AIP, is seeking a Senior Editor to lead the editing team and shape long-form science content for a scientifically literate audience, drawing on your physics background. You will direct editing across staff and freelance writers to produce work that informs and engages readers.

You will mentor staff, collaborate with the Visual Experience team, attend scientific meetings, and help expand multiplatform editorial strategy while maintaining high editorial