Senior Editor, Science & Health — National Impact

AAJA25; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 105,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

The Atlantic in Washington, DC is seeking a senior editor to lead the newsroom’s Science and Health team. This editor will oversee staff writers and work closely with the team’s editors to produce stories that lead the national conversation about the frontiers of science.

This role will collaborate across desks and may include night, early-morning, and weekend work. The ideal candidate will have at least 10 years of experience, strong leadership, and a track record of shaping national discourse

Qualifications

• At least 10 years of experience defining national conversation on important issues.
• Strong leadership abilities and experience managing reporters.
• Adept at assigning magazine stories and elevating writing of diverse topics.
• Able to edit fast-breaking scoops and oversee deeply reported projects.

Responsibilities

• Oversee staff writers and collaborate with editors to produce stories of high quality.
• Steer Science and Health coverage and guide national conversations on science topics.
• Assign stories, shape ideas, and ensure compelling, rigorous reporting.

Skills

Leadership

Editing

Narrative storytelling

Job description

The Atlantic in Washington, DC is seeking a senior editor to lead the newsroom’s Science and Health team. This editor will oversee staff writers and work closely with the team’s editors to produce stories that lead the national conversation about the frontiers of science.

This role will collaborate across desks and may include night, early-morning, and weekend work. The ideal candidate will have at least 10 years of experience, strong leadership, and a track record of shaping national discourse