Simons Foundation
News Editor, The Transmitter
915 Broadway, New York, NY · Contract
Sponsorship not specified$110k-$125kDetected 21 days ago
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About the role
- Our award-winning team is looking for a News Editor to join our newsroom in New York City.
- This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced science journalist to shape and edit news, high-impact scoops and accountability stories that include in-depth, revealing reporting-and are strong contenders in awards competitions.
- Reporting to the Managing Editor, the News Editor will work with The Transmitter's staff and a stable of accomplished freelancers to assign, guide and edit a mix of news, enterprise stories and scoops.
Responsibilities
- Work with staff reporters and a stable of accomplished freelancers to develop strong pitches for news and in-depth enterprise stories, profiles and accountability pieces that educate, challenge and inspire our audience of neuroscientists
- Help select and manage interns and recruit new freelance reporters
- Collaborate with our art director to develop compelling visuals and data-rich graphics for stories
- The Transmitter offers up-to-date news and analysis of the field of neuroscience, with a special focus on basic neuroscience research, and is dedicated to helping scientists at all career stages stay current and build connections.
Requirements
- Ability to edit articles on complex scientific topics accurately for a specialist audience
- Must have exceptional communication and grammar skills (written and verbal)
- Must be familiar with and adhere to journalistic ethics
- Must be able to write clearly and accurately under tight deadlines
- Familiarity with science policy
- Strong work ethic and ability to work independently
- Perform other writing and editing duties or tasks as assigned or required
Nice to have
- Bachelor's degree required, preferably in a scientific discipline (neuroscience preferred)
- An advanced degree in science and/or journalism preferred
Skills
- Related Skills & Other Requirements
Compensation
- The full-time annual compensation range for the News Editor is $110,000 to $125,000, depending on experience.
- We offer a generous salary and truly excellent benefits.
Benefits
- Ensure diversity in coverage and sourcing
- Contribute to editorial planning meetings, helping shape the team's coverage priorities and story mix
- In addition to competitive salaries, the Simons Foundation provides employees with an outstanding benefits package.
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