Senior Editor, Physics Today

About the role

Join Physics Today, the world’s most influential physical-sciences publication, as a Senior Editor. The flagship publication of AIP, Physics Today is a trusted voice for the physical sciences.

Responsibilities

• Lead Physics Today’s team of editors in the substantive and line editing of longer-form content to produce clear, polished, and engaging final products that resonate with the audience.
• Provide editorial oversight for editors and writers, especially for stories that delve deeply into the science of a field.
• Help develop, implement, and hone Physics Today’s multiplatform editorial strategy.
• Identify and evaluate story ideas about noteworthy and interesting developments and evergreen topics across the gamut of physical-science fields.
• Work with the Visual Experience team and others to develop and incorporate a broad palette of visuals and other media that enhance the reader experience, taking full, creative advantage of digital storytelling opportunities.
• Author content, as needed, with exceptional narrative flair and technical proficiency.
• Mentor junior staff on writing and editing.
• Foster a creative environment where new ideas are encouraged, tested, and refined.
• Develop a deep understanding of the Physics Today audience and its evolving information needs in order to continuously improve content relevance, engagement, and impact.
• Attend scientific meetings and maintain broad contact with members of the physical-sciences community.
• Contribute to and advance the overall editorial effort of Physics Today.

Requirements

A passion for science and science communication. Graduate degree, PhD preferred, in physics or a closely related field, or equivalent extensive knowledge of the physical-sciences research community. At least 8 years of professional science writing and editing experience, preferably at a scientific publication. Mentoring/supervision skills. Strong critical-thinking skills and ability to solve substantive editing problems. Exceptional talent for storytelling and for explaining complex physics-related topics to a broad audience of scientists. Masterful editorial judgment, creative prowess, and meticulous attention to detail. Excellent communication, collaboration, and mentoring skills. Ability to learn new things quickly and independently. Ability to multitask, handle multiple assignments and priorities on varying timescales, and meet deadlines.

Qualifications

A graduate degree, PhD preferred, in physics or a closely related field, or equivalent extensive knowledge of the physical-sciences research community. At least 8 years of professional science writing and editing experience, preferably at a scientific publication. Mentoring/supervision skills. Strong critical-thinking skills and ability to solve substantive editing problems. Exceptional talent for storytelling and for explaining complex physics-related topics to a broad audience of scientists. Masterful editorial judgment, creative prowess, and meticulous attention to detail. Excellent communication, collaboration, and mentoring skills. Ability to learn new things quickly and independently. Ability to multitask, handle multiple assignments and priorities on varying timescales, and meet deadlines.

Skills

A passion for science and science communication. Graduate degree, PhD preferred, in physics or a closely related field, or equivalent extensive knowledge of the physical-sciences research community. At least 8 years of professional science writing and editing experience, preferably at a scientific publication. Mentoring/supervision skills. Strong critical-thinking skills and ability to solve substantive editing problems. Exceptional talent for storytelling and for explaining complex physics-related topics to a broad audience of scientists. Masterful editorial judgment, creative prowess, and meticulous attention to detail. Excellent communication, collaboration, and mentoring skills. Ability to learn new things quickly and independently. Ability to multitask, handle multiple assignments and priorities on varying timescales, and meet deadlines.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits, including generous paid time off, medical/dental/vision coverage, an annual retirement contribution of 10% of base pay, tuition assistance, commuter benefits, and more.

Pay

$101,981.00 – $112,179.00

Schedule

Flexible hybrid work environment to balance in-person collaborative work with remote work. The team works in a flexible, hybrid schedule and reports to our offices in College Park, Maryland, and Washington, DC, as needed. Employees are required to reside in the DC Metro regions of Maryland, Virginia, or Washington, DC.