Senior Desk Editor, Technology & Engineering, Scientific American Job at Scienti

Senior Desk Editor, Technology & Engineering, Scientific American Springer Nature is one of the leading publishers of research in the world. We publish the largest number of journals and books and are a pioneer in open research. About Scientific American: 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 The Senior Desk Editor role at Scientific American will manage a small team of reporters working for both web and print to own our coverage of topics including but not limited to artificial intelligence, emerging technologies, corporate science and R&D, and the business of science. This editor will keep closely informed about developments in their topic area, and will generate a steady stream of creative and original coverage ideas. The editor will also assign and edit freelance stories, and contribute to our newsletter, social, and multimedia content. Role Responsibilities: Identify important, interesting developments in technology and business Identify health-related angles in major general news developments, and produce corresponding stories Oversee daily content and monthly magazine production, ensuring it meets quality standards, is timely and relevant to the audience Assign content to freelancers, and edit assigned stories Report and write stories when needed Consistently produce compelling copy Attend conferences and events to find story ideas and develop relationships with scientists Collaborate on multimedia projects, including videos and podcasts Contribute to team discussions, cross-newsroom projects, and editorial strategy Experience, Skills & Qualifications: Essential: At least 10 years of experience as a science, technology, or business reporter and editor A strong understanding of the current issues and topics in science and technology Strong organizational skills and an ability to work with multiple teams, in a fast-paced environment, on tight deadlines Enthusiasm for news and feature journalism Desirable: An undergraduate or graduate degree in a related scientific or technical field A knowledge of and enthusiasm for all kinds of science and technology Some experience with data analytics and SEO practices to inform editorial decision-making A good understanding of emerging storytelling formats Experience editing stories for a print magazine Benefits Medical, Dental and Vision 401(k) with company match and contribution Hybrid office working policy, Summer Hours, and paid time off Flexible Spending and Commuter programs Multiple Life insurance options Disability coverage Tuition Assistance Voluntary benefits: Identity Theft Protection, Pet Insurance, and Legal Assistance Insurance Employee Assistance Program Family friendly benefits and a variety of employee discounts An array of Employee Social Networks US Annualized Base Salary: $105,000 - $120,000. Springer Nature is an Equal Opportunity Employer that complies with the laws and regulations set forth in the following poster . At Springer Nature, we value the diversity of our teams and work to build an inclusive culture where people are treated fairly and can bring their differences to work and thrive. #J-18808-Ljbffr