Specials Editor

Specials Editor

Location: New Scientist Headquarters – London

Position: Permanent

Workplace Type: Hybrid/3 days per week in office at the following address: 9 Derry Street, Kensington, London, W8 5HY

 

Job Introduction

This is a new role on our senior editorial team tasked with planning, commissioning and curating regular special issue feature article packages on the most exciting, inspiring, need-to-know science, both in print and across our digital platforms. Working closely with our features team, and collaborating with our digital and design teams, you’ll lead on delivering thought-provoking longform packages with wow-factor.

 

Person Specification

We are looking for someone who is curious, creative, collaborative and who enjoys taking the initiative. The successful candidate will have an impeccable sense of what makes a good story and what readers want, and an insatiable appetite for the very latest scientific ideas and breakthroughs.

 

Required Knowledge & Experience

• At least 5 years’ experience of features journalism, including at least 3 years’ features editing experience, and experience of working in print
• A demonstrable passion for science journalism
• Experience with digital features or longform, producing compelling online narratives that resonate with audiences and drive engagement
• The ability to translate complex concepts into accessible and gripping storytelling
• An appreciation for scientific rigour and an ability to interest and fascinate readers in science without hype or dumbing-down
• A science or technology degree is desirable but not essential

 

Closing date for applications is 10th December 2024

 

ABOUT NEW SCIENTIST

New Scientist is a magazine for the insatiably curious, asking the big-picture questions about life, the universe and what it means to be human. 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 discoveries that matter.

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. Our headquarters are in London, UK, and we also have offices in the US and Australia.

 

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.

 

Package Description

• 29 days holiday with Holiday Buy scheme
• Access to private healthcare scheme (Bupa) with the option to add your dependents through a monthly salary deduction.
• Automatic enrolled onto our New Scientist Pension scheme at the minimum level of 5% employee contribution and 4% Company contribution.
• Immediate death in service cover of 4x your basic salary
• Free mental health, legal and financial advice and assistance at any time for you and your family with our Employee Assistance Programme with CIC.
• Free subscription to New Scientist, newscientist.com, New Scientist app and all New Scientist events
• Social Activities
• Long Service Awards
• Hybrid Working
• Extensive Learning and Development programme via dmg Academy

 

Onsite Facilities: 

• Subsidised canteen
• Onsite gym (Derry Street only)
• Onsite nurse and GP clinics

 

We are also part of My Benefits and offer: 

• Discounted annual health assessment with Bluecrest.
• DMGT Discounts offers hundreds of discounts on online shopping, vouchers, reloadable cards, and access to their Wellbeing Hub
• Donate tax efficiently to charity with our Give As You Earn Programme
• Save thousands with fixed fee estate agency from Yopa and access our exclusive £100 discount
• Exercise at home at discounted rates with Les Mills
• Make your will online with Farewill and receive a discount of 20%
• Eat more for less with our discounted dining cards
• Help manage stress, develop healthy habits, and fee