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Title: Assistant Editor
Location: US National; Canada
The Scientist is looking for an assistant editor with an in-depth understanding of life science research to create scientific news in written and multimedia formats for an audience of life science researchers. The assistant editor will help launch a new interactive content channel on The Scientist’s website. The role involves pitching, editing, and writing news, profiles, tips and tricks, and other short-form articles and developing videos, podcasts, and infographics.
Why work for LabX Media Group?
Employee health matters! Comprehensive benefits, employee assistance programs, paid time off!
We have flexible work schedules! We want you to feel comfortable structuring your days in a way that works for you.
Comfortable workspace! Home or office – we want to foster collaboration, creativity, innovation. Therefore, making a flexible policy fits our erse workforce.
We appreciate your hard work! Employee recognition, bonuses, career growth, and much more. Appreciation is highly important to the LabX Media Group’s culture.
We believe in work hard/play hard! We encourage team socials and our online water-cooler group chat with colleagues to step away from the day-to-day and have some laughs.
We believe in ersity and inclusion! Our open-door policy makes all employee inclusive partners and help prevent and remove systemic barriers.
We care about our community! Being a business in a small town, we give back to our community regularly through sponsorships, donations, and community involvement.
Responsibilities:
- Identify, write and edit high-quality original columns, news articles, and multimedia content
- Work closely with the senior editor and content director to prioritize coverage for monthly digital issues
- Develop a strong network of advisors, sources, scientists, collaborators, and freelance writers
- Convey complex technical ideas using effective, clear, creative, lively storytelling
- Guide designers and videographers in producing scientifically accurate content across media channels including digital, social media, video, illustrations, infographics, and podcasts
- Stay up to date with the changing needs and interests of scientific researchers
Required Education & Experience:
- Ph.D. in the life sciences
- 2-3 years experience in science writing and editing
- Collaborative, creative, and innovative
- Strong interpersonal, organizational, time management, research, and analytical skills
Preferred Experience & Skills:
- Experience conducting scientific research in a life science laboratory
- Commitment to journalism standards and best practices
- Familiarity with SEO
- Experience communicating and working with a remote team
Application Procedure:
This position is remotely based and open to all candidates within Canada and USA. Preference may be given to those in the Eastern Time Zone.