Senior Editor
$95,000–$100,000 year
Remote · Washington, District of Columbia, United States or Cambridge, England, United Kingdom
Job Summary
Senior Editor for the Commentary section of Science, handling Perspectives in biology with a broad neuroscience familiarity desirable. Responsibilities include inviting, editing, and publishing Perspectives weekly; handling peer-review of stand-alone Perspectives; managing Expert Voices and other opinion pieces; coordinating with visuals and multimedia teams; networking with the scientific community to identify topics and authors; contributing to special issues and other journal sections; and ensuring high-quality, accessible writing and ethical handling of manuscripts. Requires PhD and postdoctoral experience, at least five years as a commissioning editor, strong editing and outreach skills, and proficiency with publishing tools. Remote work is possible with offices in Washington, DC and Cambridge, UK. The anticipated US compensation range is $95,000–$100,000 per year.
Required Qualifications
- PhD and postdoctoral research experience in a relevant field
- At least five years of experience as a commissioning editor with proven ability to meet deadlines, commission commentary, and edit text to achieve accessibility to a broad audience.
- Familiarity and ease with publishing and editing software (MS Office, Adobe Professional)
- Comprehensive knowledge of scientific research methods to discuss technical issues with authors
- Excellent outreach skills to identify and select the best authors for the journal
- Exceptional written, communication, and listening skills to communicate with authors and members of the editorial and production teams
- Time management: A proven ability to work efficiently to meet competing deadlines
- Exceptional editing skills to ensure efficient and high-quality standards of writing
- Knowledge of best practices in commissioning and peer review to ensure fairness, diversity, and ethical handling of manuscripts
- Ability to make informed, fair, and consistent decisions about submitted content.
Additional Requirements
- No visa sponsorship available for this position.
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