Senior Editor, Science & Health Policy

Atlantic Media; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 105,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

The Atlantic in Washington, D.C. seeks a senior editor to lead the Science and Health team.

You will oversee staff writers and coordinate with editors to shape coverage of national science policy, misinformation, AI in science, and medical breakthroughs. You will assign stories, drive narrative quality, manage ambitious projects, and ensure journalistic excellence across fast-breaking scoops and deeply reported features.

Qualifications

• At least 10 years of experience in journalism and a demonstrated ability to define the conversation around national issues.
• Strong leadership abilities and experience managing reporters.
• Ability to edit fast-breaking scoops, shape ideas-driven pieces, and oversee deeply reported projects.
• Unwavering commitment to excellence and collaboration with team members.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the Science and Health team at The Atlantic.
• Assign magazine stories and supervise staff writers and editors.
• Shape coverage of the politics of science and health for national audiences.
• Lead narratives, ensure high-quality reporting, and coordinate across initiatives.

Skills

Editorial leadership

News editing

Story assignment

Team collaboration

National politics knowledge

Job description

The Atlantic in Washington, D.C. seeks a senior editor to lead the Science and Health team.

You will oversee staff writers and coordinate with editors to shape coverage of national science policy, misinformation, AI in science, and medical breakthroughs. You will assign stories, drive narrative quality, manage ambitious projects, and ensure journalistic excellence across fast-breaking scoops and deeply reported features.