US Editor – New Scientist

Location: Manhattan, New York

Salary: $100,000 to 135,000 depending on experience

Position: Permanent

Workplace type: Hybrid

Job Introduction

New Scientist is the world’s leading weekly science and technology magazine. We are seeking an US editor to run the news team out of our New York office.

Founded in 1956 for “all those interested in scientific discovery and its social consequences”, New Scientist has teams in New York and London that cover international news from a scientific standpoint and ask the biggest-picture questions about life, the universe, and what it means to be human.

To win this role, you will need substantial news, features, digital and team leadership experience. You will be a highly collaborative, self-motivated, can-do individual who thrives in small teams and is able to work brilliantly with colleagues both in person and at a distance.

Main Responsibilities

• Run the US news operation and shape our coverage, determining how to respond to breaking news, commission stories that inject New Scientist into the national conversation in the US and more
• Responsibility for all content produced by the US editorial team
• Line management responsibility for all US news editors and sub editor
• Smooth collaboration with global colleagues
• Work with UK colleagues to optimize global ways of working, from picture editing and sub editing to news and feature commissioning
• Work with UK colleagues to ensure smooth production of the magazine and any other print products, and excellence generally in print
• Provide strong leadership for US team
• Represent New Scientist at events, on podcasts, the radio and television
• Grow new US team members into New Scientist journalists
• And of course …. produce world-class journalism, across all platforms

Person Specification

• A strong background in science journalism
• News and features editing experience
• Excellent editorial judgment, writing skills and attention to detail
• Excellent time management, planning and organising skills
• Strong management experience
• A good understanding of the US science journalism market
• Strong digital AND print experience

Skills & Behaviours:

• A keen interest in audience development and the fast-changing digital journalism landscape.
• An understanding of the different audience needs across different platforms.
• Excellent editorial judgement and attention to detail.
• Clear communication skills.
• A passion for science and technology.

To Apply: Please submit a Resume along with a Cover Letter explaining what you would do in this role to grow New Scientist’s audience across North America and to lead the US team to produce award-winning science journalism.  

Benefits package 

Our generous benefits package for US employees includes health, dental and optical care, 401k and paid family leave in line with New York state law. US employees have 15 vacation days in addition to 10 public holidays and may purchase up to five additional vacation days each year should they wish to. We have a hybrid working model in place with three in-office days each week.

All employees will have access to a wide range of learning and development opportunities.

About New Scientist

New Scientist is a magazine for the insatiably curious. We ask the big-picture questions about life, the universe and what it means to be human. Since our publication was founded in 1956 for “all those interested in scientific discovery and its social consequences”, it has expanded to include newsletters, videos, podcasts, courses and live events in the UK, US and Australia, including New Scientist Live, the world’s greatest festival of science. Our headquarters are in London, UK, and we also have a growing New York bureau.

At a time when misinformation is an increasingly corrosive force, there has never been a greater need for a trusted, impartial source of information about what is going on in the world or a greater need for inspiration through exceptional ideas. From artificial intelligence to climate change, the latest innovations in health to the mysteries of quantum physics and the human mind, New Scientist covers the ideas and innovations that matter.

Working for New Scientist

New Scientist is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applications to New Scientist will receive due consideration regardless of gender, ethnicity, religion or belief, marital or civil partnership status, disability, age, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, trade union membership or membership in any other legally protected category.

As an organisation, we strive for empathy, self-awareness, courage and integrity, collaboration, innovation and information seeking. We aim to create an inclusive environment, empowering employees and embracing diversity. We welcome all applications.