Senior Editor, Physics Today

About the Role

Physics Today, the world's most influential physical-sciences publication and flagship publication of AIP, seeks a Senior Editor to lead the editing team in honing longer-form content written by subject-matter experts, staff, and freelance writers. The publication serves as a trusted voice for the physical sciences, bridging disciplinary boundaries and cultivating shared understanding for more than 150,000 monthly website visitors and 100,000 magazine readers.

What You'll Do

• Lead the Physics Today editing team in 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 developments and evergreen topics across the gamut of physical-science fields
• Work with the Visual Experience team to develop and incorporate a broad palette of visuals and other media that enhance the reader experience, taking full 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 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

Qualifications

• Graduate degree in physics or closely related field (PhD preferred), 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 and 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

Pay

$101,981.00 – $112,179.00

Schedule & Location

Flexible hybrid work environment balancing in-person collaborative work with remote work. Reports to 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.

Benefits

• Generous paid time off
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Annual retirement contribution of 10% of base pay
• Tuition assistance
• Commuter benefits
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities
• Institute-wide social opportunities and community service