Senior Editor, Science

Condé Nast

New York, NY, USA
Base: $95,000-$150,000; bonus/equity: not specifie...
Science news coverage
Breaking news experience
Editing and assigning stories
WIRED is seeking an experienced editor for its science desk to cover the impact of climate change, biotech advances, and space exploration

Job Summary

  • WIRED is seeking an experienced editor for its science desk to cover the impact of climate change, biotech advances, and space exploration.
  • The role involves assigning and editing stories, maintaining freelance rosters, and collaborating with various teams including digital video, photo/art, and social media.
  • This position requires a strong ability to break news, shape insightful analysis, and support enterprise reporting with a focus on future-oriented research and ideas.

Matching Summary

WIRED is seeking an experienced editor for its science desk to cover the impact of climate change, biotech advances, and space exploration.

Salary

Base: $95,000-$150,000; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Science news coverage
  • Breaking news experience
  • Editing and assigning stories
  • Cross-platform content collaboration
  • Digital and news-driven environment

Nice-to-have

  • Ambitious impactful work
  • Surprising story angles
  • Eliminating jargon
  • Public-facing representation
  • Diverse voices in coverage

Key Requirements

  • At least 4 years of editorial experience
  • Significant science coverage portfolio
  • Consistent record of breaking news
  • Experience overseeing multi-platform content
  • Ability to balance daily deadlines and long-lead projects

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