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Description

Features Editor

Location:
New Scientist Headquarters - London

Position:
Maternity Cover (12 month FTC)

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

Job Introduction

To apply:
Please send a CV and cover letter,
which
should include ideas for three features and a special issue. Maximum 1-2 paragraphs per idea.
Deadline: 31 May 2024

Main Responsibilities

Proactively seek out, develop and pitch ideas, with a view to commissioning and editing at least 25 timely and compelling features each year
Build contacts with freelance writers and scientists to make sure we are commissioning the best, most compelling and up to date science and technology features
Develop feature ideas with inhouse reporters across editorial
Attend conferences in the UK and abroad where necessary
Monitor traffic statistics and subscriptions data
Work closely with the art and design team on making our features attractive both in print and online
Work with the digital team and the audience development team to come up with the best way to sell our stories on digital platforms, including taking responsibility for web heads and straps, newsletter blurbs and social media sells
Write features or contribute to special issues, and contribute to other sections of the magazine/business as required
Attend covers meetings and contribute to the cover sells, write leaders where necessary
Edit other content within reason when required

Person Specification

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE

Significant editing experience at a popular science publication or similar
Preferably experience working on a weekly publication
Significant feature writing experience
Excellent knowledge of the cutting edge in their beat, and a demonstrable experience of science journalism in this beat
Great relationships with scientists in your beat.
A list of fantastic freelance writers that you have worked with and trust.
A passionate interest in science and technology
A good understanding of digital journalism, SEO and audience engagement
A desire to explore new ways to tell longform stories in print and on digital platforms

SKILLS AND BEHAVIOURS

Able to take initiative and a proactive attitude
Ability to generate excellent and compelling ideas
Ability to communicate ideas to others in a succinct and persuasive manner
Excellent editorial judgement and an imaginative approach to science journalism
Excellent writing and editing skills
Collaborative and able to build relationships with people at all levels
Ability to encourage and support others
Excellent interpersonal skills
Able to work effectively under pressure
Organised
Imaginative
Selfstarter
Flexible and adaptive

Package Description
In return for their energy and ideas we ensure our people are well rewarded. Our benefits package increases the longer you've been with us.

Here's what to expect:

29 days' holiday
Upon joining you will be automatically enrolled onto the Pension Plan at the minimum level of 5% employee contribution, 4% Company contribution.
Life cover under the Pension Plan of up to 4x your basic salary.
DMGT Discounts (for discounts on online shopping, vouchers and reloadable cards)
Subsidised canteen
Onsite gym (Northcliffe House only)
Onsite nurse and GP clinics (Northcliffe House only)
Our Employee Assistance Programme
Discounted dining cards

Private Medical Insurance

Bupa
Flexible Working policy
Free gym membership at Northcliffe House Gym
Eye care assistance
Family Friendly policies
Employee Assistance Support
Invites to NS Events

Plus many other benefits.

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

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