Senior Editor

$95,000 - $100,000/Yr

American Association For The Advancement of Science - Washington, DC

posted 3 months ago

Full-time - Senior
Washington, DC
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About the position

The American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) and Science Magazine is seeking a full-time Senior Editor specializing in biological sciences and biomedical fields. This role is pivotal in shaping the Perspectives section of Science magazine, which provides readers with accessible, engaging, and authoritative updates on significant scientific developments. The Senior Editor will be responsible for commissioning, handling, and editing Perspectives that accompany research papers, as well as creating substantial standalone pieces on emerging topics. These contributions are essential for enhancing the journal's content and ensuring it remains relevant and informative to its audience. In this position, the Senior Editor will be expected to publish a minimum of two Perspectives on papers per issue, totaling approximately 102 per year, alongside at least 0.5 standalone Perspectives per issue, culminating in around 128 Perspectives annually. The editor will ensure that all Perspectives adhere to established guidelines and best practices, particularly regarding the peer-review process for standalone pieces. Collaboration with the production and art teams is crucial to develop visually appealing display items that accompany the written content, while also providing excellent customer service to authors throughout the editorial process. Networking within the scientific community is a key aspect of this role, as the Senior Editor will be tasked with identifying potential topics and authors for standalone Perspectives through professional contacts and meetings. Additionally, the editor will contribute to various sections of the magazine, including Expert Voices, special issues, book reviews, and other journalistic endeavors, thereby playing a significant role in the overall editorial direction of Science magazine.

Responsibilities

  • Commission and edit Perspectives on papers in Science and standalone Perspectives.
  • Publish at least 2 Perspectives on papers per issue (102 per year) and at least 0.5 standalone Perspectives per issue (26 per year), totaling ~128 Perspectives per year.
  • Handle Perspectives according to guidelines and best practices, ensuring standalone Perspectives are peer-reviewed.
  • Shepherd Perspectives through the production process by working closely with the Science Visuals team.
  • Network with the scientific community through meetings and professional contacts and identify topics and authors for standalone Perspectives.
  • Contribute to other parts of the section and magazine, such as Expert Voices, special issues, book reviews, 'In Science,' and 'In Other Journals.'

Requirements

  • A PhD and postdoctoral research experience in a relevant field.
  • At least five years of experience as a commissioning editor with proven ability to meet deadlines, commissioning commentary, and edit text to achieve accessibility to a broad audience.
  • Familiarity and ease with publishing and editing software (MS Office, Adobe Professional).
  • Comprehensive knowledge of scientific research methods in order to discuss technical issues with authors.
  • Excellent outreach skills in order to identify and select the best authors for the journal.
  • Exceptional written, communication, and listening skills in order to communicate with authors and members of the editorial and production teams.
  • Time management: A proven ability to work efficiently while under pressure and with competing deadlines.
  • Exceptional editing skills to ensure efficient and high quality standards of writing.
  • Knowledge of best practices in commissioning and peer-review to ensure fairness, diversity, and ethical handling of manuscripts.
  • Ability to make informed, fair, and consistent decisions about submitted content.

Benefits

  • Paid vacation leave
  • Paid sick leave
  • Paid holidays
  • Health insurance
  • Flexible spending account
  • Dental insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Retirement benefits
  • Short- and long-term disability
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