Nature Publishing Group (NPG) is a publisher of high impact scientific and medical information in print and online. NPG publishes journals, online databases, and services across the life, physical, chemical and applied sciences and clinical medicine.
We are currently looking for a Technology Editor to edit and write features on biomedical technology, software tools and data science, for the audience of researchers and others who read Nature and nature.com. The successful candidate for this role will have several years’ experience writing and editing scientific content and an interest in molecular biology concepts.
The role involves editing and writing Nature’s monthly Technology Features focused on cutting-edge advances in biomedical research, in addition to editing and writing monthly Toolbox features and Q&As and other secondary content on software tools for scientists
We are seeking a candidate familiar with publishing in a digital environment. Curating the Nature Toolbox web page http://www.nature.com/news/toolbox will be a key responsibility.
Working with art and media editor teams to select/develop necessary accompanying graphics and relevant images will be required
The editor will need to stay abreast of technology trends in the biomedical sciences, and software/data trends for researchers, consulting with manuscript editors, members of the Nature magazine team, experts in digital tools at Springer Nature, and beyond
Experience, skills and qualifications:
Strong, demonstrated writing and editing background; a university degree in science or the equivalent preferred
Significant science journalism; demonstrated ability to deftly edit complex scientific material to high journalistic standards in easy-to-understand yet sophisticated terms for non-specialist scientist audiences; ability to work to tight deadlines
Comfort in grasping and clearly articulating complex molecular biology concepts;
An interest in software tools and the challenges faced by working scientists in the pursuit of their careers and navigating their day-to-day jobs
Strong writing and editing skills
Ability to research and generate a regular supply of original feature articles in the subject areas, then commission and effectively work with a roster of freelance writers, bringing their copy to high sheen
High attention to detail and accuracy, strong organizational skills
Ability to work independently, effectively and collegially with others across varied teams
Applicants must have an existing right to live and work in the country they wish to work in. The level of appointment will be commensurate with experience.
Story Coordinators are responsible for finding, securing and coordinating elements for national TV news segments in a highly competitive environment under very tight deadlines.
Candidates must have excellent research, phone and people skills. Daily duties involve making numerous phone calls to secure interviews and obtain information, doing background research utilizing public records and conducting pre-interviews.
Applicants must be highly motivated team players who can juggle multiple projects and work well under pressure.
Prior experience in TV/Print/Web news journalism is a strong plus. Applicants must be able to work nights and weekends as necessary. This is a lower-level position with strong possibility for upward movement.
Gothamist is hiring a full-time features editor to work out of our Brooklyn headquarters. The features editor is charged with assigning, editing, and publishing stories written by freelancers and staff writers.
An ideal candidate will have several years of reporting experience in New York City and knows how to write a concise 500-word story as well as a deeply reported and bulletproof 3,000-word feature.
The candidate should also have at least two years of experience assigning and meticulously editing these kinds of pieces with patience, clarity, and empathy—whether they are working with a seasoned journalist or a writer who has never been published and needs polishing.
A strong candidate will be familiar with the kinds of issues that Gothamist strives to advance and will be able to identify and cultivate new ones. Our features editor must also be comfortable writing a trenchant blog post, giving thoughtful line edits, assigning a freelance photographer, and editing and publishing a breaking news story, all within the span of a few hours.
A sense of humor and irreverence are essential.
88 Rising is a new, Brooklyn-based digital startup focused on global Asian culture and affairs.
We're seeking a features editor to develop original stories with an international group of freelancers one-on-one from idea conception to line edits. This editor's secondary role will be to report/write their own short and longform features.
Candidate should be knowledgeable on Asia/Asian American issues, smart about race/culture/subcultures, and keen to be part of digital media startup launching soon.
88 Rising is a new, Brooklyn-based digital startup focused on global Asian culture and affairs.
We're seeking a digital editor to manage our upcoming website, including web production, editing daily coverage, and tracking analytics. Importantly, this role also means taking charge of, thinking creatively about, and producing content for our social media channels in the US and Asia.
Candidate should be knowledgeable on Asia/Asian American issues, smart about race/culture/subcultures, and keen to be part of digital media startup launching soon.
The Chief-Leader, a New York City newspaper covering civil service for more than 100 years, is looking for a full-time reporter to cover the education beat. The ideal candidate has a solid background in beat reporting. This full-time, salaried position includes health coverage and other employee benefits.
Responsibilities
● Write stories for weekly paper covering civil service workers in the field of education
● Assist with weekly proofreading of the paper
● Promote articles on Facebook and Twitter
● Occasionally contribute video related to stories
Requirements
● Degree in journalism or communications
● At least 1 year of experience writing articles for a daily or weekly newspaper/news website
● Editing and headline-writing experience a plus
● Experience in an education beat preferred, but not required
The Main Street WIRE, Roosevelt Island's community newspaper, has been in continuous semi-weekly publication since 1981. It has a history of vigorous community activism and serves as the glue that holds the community together. Our third editor (he has served for 21 years) is retiring and we are looking for his successor.
Stuck in a rut at work? Looking for a new position and a company that will challenge you? The Myanmar Times is seeking a full-time, night editor to join its award-winning news team based in Yangon, Myanmar.
The night editor will be responsible for the final layout of the news pages, as well as writing accurate and eye-catching headlines and photo captions. The position will also entail proofreading, with occasional sub-editing. There is also room to work with the online side in promoting stories and engaging with readers on social media throughout the evening shift.
With a high degree of responsibility in supervising the final layout and edit of the pages, the successful candidate will be detail-oriented, have excellent news judgment and experience working in a fast-paced, daily newsroom setting.
The candidate should be proficient at using Adobe InDesign and have experience in newspaper design, layout and copy-editing. The ability to juggle multiple tasks and complete them both quickly and accurately is essential.
Experience working in a foreign newsroom is preferred, and respect for local culture and values is absolutely necessary.
The position is five days a week, Sunday to Thursday, and is based in Yangon. The shift will run from 2pm to 10pm. The salary is competitive and will be based on experience.
Job requirements:
• Experience in newsroom production and page layout using Adobe InDesign
• A minimum of three years of professional newsroom experience at a fast-paced, English-language daily
• A strong understanding of news writing, journalistic integrity and story structure
• Copy-editing skills
• English-language fluency
• Attention to detail
• Ability to work to tight deadlines with a quick turnaround
• Experience working in Southeast Asia and in a bilingual newsroom preferred
Responsible for producing, shooting, writing, editing and posting creative and compelling videos for all IBT Media brands and platforms: mobile, social, VR and digital. That includes working with managers and colleagues to identify, conceive, develop, produce, post and distribute lively, first-rate video journalism.
Required Qualifications
· Demonstrated creative storytelling and technical skills, professional judgment, drive to innovate, and ability to build editorial brand, audience and viewer engagement.
· At least 1 year of professional experience as a video shooter, editor and/or producer for digital or TV news or public affairs outlet.
· Knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud's Premiere or Apple’s Final Cut X, some knowledge of video and editorial content management systems and skilled with professional video and DSLR cameras
· Ability to work creatively, resourcefully and independently or as smooth-functioning part of a team in fast-paced news environment with intense deadline pressure.
· Some knowledge of newest initiatives and techniques in the intensely competitive digital news social media businesses
· Must be able to multi-task and work collaboratively with editorial and technical teams across platforms and editorial and business disciplines
· Must send links to reel and samples of full short-form videos you have produced
· Must be able to work flexible hours and weekends, if requested
· Must successfully pass a background check
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Responsible for producing, shooting, writing, editing and posting creative and compelling videos for all IBT Media brands and platforms: mobile, social, VR and digital. That includes working with managers and colleagues to identify, conceive, develop, produce, post and distribute lively, first-rate video journalism.
Required Qualifications
· Demonstrated creative storytelling and technical skills, professional judgment, drive to innovate, and ability to build editorial brand, audience and viewer engagement.
· At least 1 year of professional experience as a video shooter, editor and/or producer for digital or TV news or public affairs outlet.
· Knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud's Premiere or Apple’s Final Cut X, some knowledge of video and editorial content management systems and skilled with professional video and DSLR cameras
· Ability to work creatively, resourcefully and independently or as smooth-functioning part of a team in fast-paced news environment with intense deadline pressure.
· Some knowledge of newest initiatives and techniques in the intensely competitive digital news social media businesses
· Must be able to multi-task and work collaboratively with editorial and technical teams across platforms and editorial and business disciplines
· Must send links to reel and samples of full short-form videos you have produced
· Must be able to work flexible hours and weekends, if requested
· Must successfully pass a background check
Equal Opportunity Employer