Multimedia Editor, Scientific American Job at Scientific American in New York

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Scientific American, the oldest continuously published magazine in the U.S., reaches millions of people each month through its print magazine, app, social media and on ScientificAmerican.com.

About The Role: Scientific American seeks an audio-focused multimedia editor to produce our flagship podcast program, Science, Quickly, and to expand the show’s audience and reach.

This role is based in our New York office on a hybrid working model.

Role Responsibilities:

• Produce multiple podcast episodes a week, in close collaboration with the host, show runner, and executive producer
• Report to the chief multimedia editor, and work with editors across Scientific American
• Work on audio distribution strategies for Scientific American’s website and social spaces
• Help coordinate our production operations, managing both field and studio recordings
• Contribute to team discussions, idea-generation, and editorial strategy
• Develop awareness of timely issues in science, science policy and the scientific community
• Help identify breaking news stories and trending topics for coverage
• Work to ensure consistent deliverables that meet the high standards of quality and audio storytelling at Scientific American

Experience, Skills & Qualifications:

• At least 3 years of experience in audio reporting, editing and post-production
• A wide range post-production and editing abilities, with experience in the Adobe suite, particularly in Audition and Descript
• Be able to successfully juggle projects and people across different deadlines and timescales
• Work collaboratively and collegially

• Experience in science, technology or health journalism
• An undergraduate or graduate degree in a STEM field, or a master’s in journalism
• Have at least one skill that you would like to develop professionally—and at least one skill you can gift to others on the team

US Annualized Base Salary: $78,000 - $90,000.

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