Overview

From how to find the best dishwasher to why heat pumps might keep you warm this winter and save you money, consumers rely on CR to help them make informed choices. Through in-depth reporting as well as close collaboration with engineers in our labs, the journalists on CR’s Home team inform readers about how to get the most out of their home, keep their family safe, and spend their money wisely.
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Responsibilities

Is the new Nest video doorbell better than Ring's? Which refrigerators should be on your shortlist if you're shopping right now? And does the way you put your favorite smoothie ingredients into your blender make a difference?"
Consumers Reports answers these questions and more for the over 15 million unique visitors who come to CR.org every month. (For answers to the questions above, see our story about the new Nest doorbell, our results from our refrigerator tests, and our guide to loading your blender for smoothies.)"
We’re looking for an enthusiastic and creative reporter/writer to cover a wide range of topics that pertain to home and kitchen products, home maintenance, sustainability and more. As a staff writer on CR’s Home & Appliance team, your work will leverage the product testing and expertise CR is famous for on CR.org and other platforms.
You will deliver high-impact service to readers by combining your reporting and packaging with the data and expertise from CR’s labs, surveys, and more to produce original and enterprising content and grow and diversify our audience across multiple platforms.
What You'll Do
• Research, pitch, report, and write home content to be published across a variety of platforms, partnering with members of other departments—data visualization, art, video, social media—to create compelling stories and packages.
• Follow the news as it relates to the beats and products you cover; interview internal and external experts; track market trends; translate industry data into compelling stories that will help readers.
• Tap into CR’s numerous resources including testing, survey, and statistics operations to source ideas, analyze data, and produce stories.
• Serve as a key member of a cross-functional product-testing and content team.
• Act as a spokesperson or representative for external media requests, as well as on-camera subject matter expert for CR video platforms.
• Meet weekly digital article production targets.

Qualifications

You'll Be Highly Rated If:
• You have the reporting chops. You have at least five years of reporting experience, in addition to a Bachelor's Degree.
• You're a self-starter. You can work independently as well as collaboratively across multiple platforms and with other writers, editors, and members from a variety of departments.
• You thrive in a fast-paced, multi-faceted environment. You will be working on multiple projects at once, likely across multiple platforms.
• You're deadline driven. You’re capable of turning around engaging, well-written stories quickly, while balancing competing demands and priorities.
You'll Be One Of Our Top Picks:
• You have a passion for helping others. You care about your reader, and you’ve published service-journalism articles that help readers make informed choices.
• You are obsessed with all things home. You have opinions (based on fact) about which appliances are worth the money, and you’ve thought deeply about safety, energy efficiency, water conservation, and other issues that affect the home.
• You possess journalistic curiosity and tenacity. You’re aware of the trends, but you never take them at face value. You ask how and why and what if; you’re dogged about tracking down the best sources; and you have a knack for finding stories that resonate with readers.
Our Commitment to Fair Pay--At Consumer Reports, we are committed to fair, transparent pay and we strive to provide competitive, market-informed compensation. The target salary range for this position is $78,000-$100,000. It is anticipated that most qualified candidates will fall near the middle of this range. Compensation for the successful candidate will be informed by the candidate’s particular combination of knowledge, skills, competencies and experience.
The successful candidate must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 prior to start date.

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The Intercept is seeking an experienced copy editor to join our editorial team. The ideal candidate is a sharp, creative editor with a keen eye for detail, a mastery of grammar and mechanics, web production skills, and enthusiasm for The Intercept’s mission, style, and core areas of coverage. The copy editor will be responsible for ensuring clarity, accuracy, and consistency across a range of content, from breaking news stories and photo captions to membership emails and long-form investigative projects. They will also help develop our house style guidelines, draft display copy, and produce The Intercept’s semiweekly newsletters.

The Copy Editor/Digital Producer will report to the Deputy Managing Editor and work collaboratively across editorial departments alongside the Senior Copy Editor to bring stories to publication.

Responsibilities:

Edit stories and other content grammar, spelling, syntax, and punctuation while preserving style and voice
Spot check numbers, links, proper nouns, and other small, searchable facts
Produce stories in WordPress, i.e. format articles, write SEO copy and URLs, and other supporting web elements
Curate and edit semiweekly newsletters
Other appropriately related projects/duties as assigned

Background/Qualifications:

3+ years of copy-editing experience, including for digital news publications
1+ year of newsletter production experience, or strong interest in working on newsletters
Familiarity with content managing systems; WordPress is preferred
Working knowledge of AP Stylebook and a nerdy interest in researching, debating, and developing internal style guidelines
Experience using workflow tools and internal communication platforms in a newsroom setting
Excellent communication and organizational skills
Ability to respond to shifting priorities and demands based on the news cycle and organization's needs, including occasionally being on call for breaking news after hours and on weekends (a typical work day is from 10:00 AM to 6:00 p.m. ET)

This position is recognized as part of the Writers Guild of America, East, Inc., “Union.”

DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW

NOVA is the most popular primetime science series on American television, demystifying the scientific and technological concepts that shape and define our lives, our planet, and our universe. The PBS series is also one of the most widely distributed science programs around the world, and is a multimedia, multiplatform brand reaching more than 55 million Americans every year on TV and across digital platforms. NOVA’s important and inspiring stories of human ingenuity, exploration, and the quest for knowledge are regularly recognized with the industry’s most prestigious awards. As part of its mission to make the scientific enterprise accessible and relevant to all, NOVA is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in all its work, from the production process to the range of stories we tell, to the storytellers and voices we feature. In addition, science educators across the country rely on NOVA for resources used in the classroom as well as in museums, libraries, and after-school programs. NOVA is a production of GBH Boston; more information can be found at pbs.org/nova, or by following NOVA on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram.

JOB OVERVIEW

Leveraging the combined experience and expertise of producers, journalists, and educators on our team, NOVA launched the NOVA Science Studio in 2018, a program that empowers students with the skills to tell engaging stories about science through short-form videos. The NOVA Science Studio is NOVA’s first youth program and our first project to create educational resources to teach science communication to high school teens aged 14-18. This year the program will be launched in 6 school sites in two regions managed by the local PBS stations: WHRO in Norfolk, VA, and WKAR in Lansing, MI. The stations will support educators who implement the program with high school students. The students will spend several months learning science journalism and video production skills before producing their own short-form videos about climate change impacts in their communities.

Under the direction of NOVA’s Director of Education and Outreach and in collaboration with the NOVA Co-Executive Producers and NOVA Science Editor, the NSS Science Editor will be responsible for Reviewing student-produced editorial content at all stages of production, providing editorial feedback consistent with best practices for engaging science journalism and communication, and to ensure that student-produced videos adhere to PBS and NOVA editorial standards. The NSS Science Editor will be integrated into the program during the ideation and production of the student videos to establish a clear process for editorial review. The NSS Science Editor will manage the process between the PBS stations while overseeing the program sites and NOVA for video pitches and outlines, fact-checked scripts, rough cuts, and picture lock cuts of student-produced videos.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Ensuring that student-produced content adheres to PBS and NOVA editorial and fact-checking standards.
Develop templates for editorial review of student videos at pitching, scripting, and production stages
Provide timely feedback to student producers during the review process
Support site coordinators and educators in providing students editorial support, resources for experts to interview, and sources for fact-checking
SKILL-SET

A strong grasp of journalistic ethics, method, and best practices
Exceptional journalistic, written, and oral communication skills, and strong attention to detail
Strong interpersonal skills with a demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with a team and external organizations
Interest in climate science
Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility
Experience in science reporting
Familiarity with youth media
Bilingualism (Spanish)

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's degree in journalism or equivalent work experience. 5 years of experience in science journalism, ideally including experience with digital video production. Experience providing editorial feedback on science journalism/communication content. Experience working with student journalism programs. Experience in science reporting.

JOB SPECIFICS

This is a project contract role

This is a part-time role

Gizmodo is looking for a driven news reporter to join our staff. This position will focus on covering breaking news stories across multiple desks, including tech and science. It’s a fast-paced job, requiring multiple bylines per day, meant for an early career journalist who wants to start building expertise and working towards their own beat in our newsroom.

The ideal candidate for this position learns quickly on their feet, writes fast, clean copy, and is comfortable covering a wide variety of news topics central to Gizmodo’s mission. You can write with authority about the launch of a new Instagram feature, the spread of wildfires in California, the introduction of technology-focused legislation in Congress, or even the release date of a new sci-fi movie. You can expertly parse press releases and PR statements with a critical eye, identify local news stories of interest to Gizmodo’s broad audience, and have impeccable fact-checking skills.

Requirements:
• At least 2 years of experience writing news stories at a major print or digital publication, or a master’s degree in Journalism with strong freelance clips. Experience in covering technology is a major plus.
• A good understanding of the major companies, issues, and concerns in the worlds of science and technology.
• Knowledge of journalistic standards, laws, and best reporting practices.
• A willingness to work from Gizmodo’s newsroom in NYC or LA is a requirement.

General Summary
The Investigative Reporter is a critical part of our Accountability Project team focused on Investigative reporting across CT Public, delivering projects on a variety of platforms, including audio, digital and video. The Investigative Reporter will have deep experience in reporting special projects, data investigations and watchdog reporting. The reporter will work with the Investigative Editor to seek out hard to find stories and launch investigations into important stories that add relevance and context to the residents of Connecticut.

Essential Functions
The Investigative Reporter provides a wide range of services in collaboration with the entire Content Team. Applicants must have the ability to complete the following essential job functions:

Balances daily enterprise investigative work with longer-lead projects.
Coordinates with editorial and team leaders on newsletter, digital and linear TV/Radio strategies around each project.
Considers creative ways to tell stories on radio, television and digital.
Contributes to CT Public talk shows and visuals journalism.
Produces enviable record of investigative reporting projects that showcase identifiable change in policy or practice.
Focuses on significant topics that support the overall direction of CT Public content team and meets our standards for journalistic excellence.
Looks for opportunities to produce quick-turn deep reporting on breaking news situations.
Is prepared and seeks special news events (and major stories) and creates plan for coverage.
Works with outside news organizations on collaborative projects.
Works with reporters and producers throughout the content team to produce investigative work across all beats and on each of our platforms.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

Responsibilities
This position has many responsibilities. Duties include, but are not limited to:
Assists with staff training as needed.
Coaches reporters and producers on developing project ideas, investigative reporting techniques, and in delivering the finished project to our audiences.
Carries out most responsibilities in the office, is readily available for collaboration and consultation within the department and across the organization, and fills in with reporting needs as circumstances require.
Delegating, assigning, setting objectives, providing positive feedback and taking corrective action, if necessary.
Follows CT Public ethics guidelines.
Other duties as assigned, including on-air fundraising.
Plans for special coverage opportunities on major upcoming news events.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of:
AP and NPR style.
Investigative editing techniques and news tools that support reporting, including Word, Excel, Audition, and Digital editing apps.
Libel laws and experienced in working with legal teams.
Leading large complex projects, working in a fast-paced environment and handling multiple and changing priorities simultaneously.
Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Microsoft Project, Smartsheets and Outlook.
Mission and purpose of CT Public.
Navigating complex organizations and making the right connections to drive work forward, while anticipating potential shifts in work.
News judgement and an understanding of how to write for radio about state and New England regional issues and current events.
Understanding principles of narrative journalism, long form storytelling in multiple formats.

Skill In:
Storytelling in words, audio and video.
Attention-to-detail, scheduling, and strong organizational skills.
Audio editing but demonstrated interest in sound-rich storytelling.
Embracing and encouraging the use of new techniques and technologies.
Delegating, assigning, setting objectives, providing positive feedback and taking corrective action, if necessary.
News judgment and outstanding writing and editing skills.
Investigative reporting with impact and the courage to take on difficult subjects.
Data reporting and analysis. Deep experience in open records requests.
Strong interpersonal skills and a willingness to collaborate across the newsroom and lead others.

Ability to:
Adjust on the fly during interviews.
Define problems, collect data, and establish facts in order to draw valid conclusions as a change agent.
Lead multiple projects concurrently while paying close attention to detail; and is unwilling to settle for talking points, clichés, and platitudes.
Maintain high journalistic standards under deadline pressure, including standards of objectivity, balance and fairness that meet CT Public, NPR and PBS standards in order to produce regional and national-quality broadcasting.
Possess a visceral distaste for office gossip and politics.
Possess initiative and self-motivation, and work with minimal supervision.
Solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in diverse situations.
Take creative direction/feedback from a supervisor or colleague.
Work with editors and producers in environments that include remote offices.
Work in fast-paced environment making smart, fast, solid editorial decisions under pressure under strict deadlines.
Work Environment
This position works on a hybrid basis, with regular on-site expectations. Field work is required. This position may be exposed to adverse environmental conditions, specifically during field work.

Position Type / Expected Hours of Work
This is a full-time, hourly, non-exempt position. It is the nature of the position to experience non-standard working hours and be on-call when needed for story development or breaking news. We traditionally perform work Monday through Friday between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.

Physical Demands
The physical activities of this position may include frequent in-person interactions. It is essential to be able to remain at a desk/computer workstation for prolonged periods, perform extensive data entry and other computer-related tasks, and create/maintain filing systems. Must have close visual acuity to perform an activity, such as preparing and analyzing data and figures, transcribing, viewing a computer terminal, or extensive reading. The typical physical requirements are: light work—exerting up to 25lbs of force occasionally and/or up to 10lbs of force frequently and may include climbing, pushing, standing, hearing, walking, reaching, grasping, kneeling, stooping, and repetitive motion.

Education and Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Journalism or another relevant field AND ten or more (10+) years of direct, sustained, professional experience in investigative reporting or editing.

POSITION SUMMARY

Quanta Magazine seeks a director of video to lead the development, production, workflow and strategy of the magazine's fast-growing video department. The ideal candidate has a strong background in video journalism - including editorial leadership experience - and a passion for science storytelling. We are looking for someone who is at once a skilled writer and journalist, a creative leader, an inspiring recruiter and manager of talent, as well as a strategic thinker with big ideas and a proven ability to execute them to the highest standards. Candidates should possess a deep knowledge of all aspects of video and film production, including development, story editing, producing, interviewing, editing, art direction and animation supervision. Devotion to journalistic ethics and scientific accuracy are a must. Experience building video departments or brands within journalistic organizations is preferred.

The video director will work with the editor in chief to develop and hone the magazine's video strategy and with the editorial staff to dream up and produce high-impact video and multimedia features, while managing a staff video producer and a growing stable of freelance contributors. The director of video must be comfortable wearing many hats at different times, working variously as a development leader, a production manager, a hands-on producer, a script editor, and an art director capable of envisioning creative ways to communicate science.

This full-time position will report to the editor in chief. It is based at the Simons Foundation offices in New York City.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conceptualize and lead the production of animated video explainers, hosted series and short documentaries about the life sciences, physics, computer science and mathematics.
• Hire and manage staff video producer and freelance illustrators, animators, additional producers, cinematographers and editors.
• Develop video strategy in collaboration with editor in chief.
• Manage video budget.
• Manage Quanta 's YouTube channel .
• Develop pitches, identify experts to partner with, conduct research and write scripts working closely with the expert.
• Direct experts through narration recording, create storyboards, supervise and give notes to illustrators and animators, create a sound mix with SFX and music cues, and manage deliverables through publication.
• Conduct outreach and research, write interview questions, scout for visual opportunities, create a shooting schedule, collaborate with crew and subject on location and perform other production tasks as needed.
• Help assemble creative teams for new projects and initiatives.
• Partner with Quanta 's engagement editor to create social assets for videos as needed.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Experience and Skills

• At least 10 years of experience producing, writing, and editing videos and written journalism for an established publication, with a proven track record of conceiving and creating impactful video journalism.
• A background in journalism is required. A background in science journalism is a plus.
• Experience and proficiency with all aspects of video production, including development, producing, story editing, art direction, animation supervision, editing and post-production processes.
• Experience supervising freelance and staff video producers, editors, cinematographers, illustrators, and animators, as well as managing budgets and expenses.
• Must be conversant in the best practices for building a successful YouTube channel and for Web video publishing generally. Must be comfortable contributing videos to high-end journalistic packages under tight deadlines and be up-to-date on the latest publishing, SEO and internet conventions.
• Must be detail-oriented, deadline-driven and highly organized, with strong project management skills, and demonstrate the highest standards of written English and visual communication.
• Must be an excellent communicator and team player and have the ability to coordinate video production across Quanta's editorial staff.

REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• 10 video work samples (with metrics or other supporting data when available)

ABOUT QUANTA

Quanta Magazine is an award-winning, editorially independent online publication launched by the Simons Foundation to enhance public understanding of science. Our reporters and editors focus on developments in mathematics, theoretical physics, theoretical computer science and the basic life sciences, with an emphasis on delivering timely, accurate, in-depth and well-crafted articles for our broad, discerning audience. In addition to winning awards and accolades for its science writing, Quanta is a 2020 finalist for a National Magazine Award for general excellence. Quanta has syndication partnerships with Wired , The Atlantic , Scientific American , The Washington Post and other publications, has published two books ( Alice and Bob Meet the Wall of Fire and The Prime Number Conspiracy ) and our articles have been translated into several languages.

The Simons Foundation's Diversity Commitment

Many of the greatest ideas and discoveries come from a diverse mix of minds, backgrounds and experiences, and we are committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment.The Simons Foundation actively seeks a diverse applicant pool and encourages candidates of all backgrounds to apply.We provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic disposition, neurodiversity, disability, veteran status, or any other protected category under federal, state and local law.

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Documented is a growing news organization and we are seeking a Deputy Editor to help shape and oversee our news coverage. We have five full-time reporters covering a wide range of issues and communities. The Deputy Editor will work with these reporters to sharpen their ideas and copy to produce stories in response to the news cycle as well as evergreen content and features about long standing issues in New York City.

The ideal candidate will help elevate Documented’s coverage and bring it closer to the day-to-day news cycle. This person will have experience working in a fast-paced digital newsroom but is open to reporting in new and innovative ways. We pride ourselves on producing news with input from the immigrant communities we seek to serve, allowing them to help shape our coverage.

Documented seeks candidates who are passionate about working with writers from diverse backgrounds. This role will involve managing and taking part in the recruitment of new reporters and editors. An interest in being a manager and helping shape people’s careers, as well as their stories, is an important requirement for this role.

We are dedicated to improving our newsroom by working with people with backgrounds that reflect the population of New York City. We are committed to diversity and building an inclusive environment for people of all backgrounds and ages. We encourage members of traditionally underrepresented communities to apply, including women, people of color, LGBTQ+ people and people with disabilities.

Job duties:

Edit news stories and features
Commission stories from freelancers, staff writers and occasionally photographers and illustrators
Find and recruit freelance writers
Collaborate with our Newsletter Writer to determining what we’ll cover in our thrice-weekly newsletter, Early Arrival
Help manage and mentor Documented’s staff reporters

Job requirements:

Over four years of experience working in news, either digital or print
Experience editing stories in a digital newsroom
A strong understanding of how to measure success of a story from digital analytics to impact
Ability to work with journalists of diverse backgrounds

Preferred qualities (these are not required qualities but will be held in high regard):

You have a documented history of impact in your previous roles as an editor or reporter
Knowledge of the immigration system in the US and/or New York City
Language skills (we publish in English, Spanish, Chinese and Haitian Creole)

Compensation and Benefits

The salary for this role is $80,000-100,000 depending on experience. Health and dental benefits and four weeks paid time off are provided. This job is a hybrid of in-person at our New York office and at home. We highly value lived experiences in the issues we cover as a news organization. We also understand the difficult work realities due to the pandemic and are open to accommodating people with different work requirements.

POSITION SUMMARY

Quanta Magazine is seeking a first-rate reporter to identify and cover newsworthy developments in machine learning, quantum computing, computational complexity, algorithms, cryptography and other areas of theoretical computer science. The ideal candidate will be an accomplished science journalist eager to scour journals and engage with experts to learn about the latest discoveries and important trends in computer science, before presenting it as engaging and accessible prose for a general audience. Successful candidates will also be superb writers with impeccable news judgment, as well as diehard advocates for the highest standards in journalism and scientific accuracy.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Pitch, report and write news articles, features, interviews and explainers about theoretical computer science.
• Develop a stable of expert sources to help stay informed about the most important and interesting research happening today.
• Collaborate with editors throughout the editorial and fact-checking process and partner with the design team in the development of artwork, graphics, videos and other associated features.
• Occasionally write about other science and math topics as needed.
• Attend and report from scientific meetings and conferences.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• At least two years of experience as a journalist covering computer science or a related field, preferably for a major science publication.
• Familiarity with computer science concepts and research and a demonstrated knowledge of current developments.
• Must be comfortable writing news and feature articles under web deadlines and be fluent in the best print editing standards and online conventions.
• Must be detail-oriented, organized and an excellent communicator demonstrating command of the highest standards of written English.
• Must be an excellent communicator and team player who thrives in a collaborative setting.
• Must be eager to grow as both a reporter and a writer.
• Basic familiarity with web metrics and SEO is a plus.

REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS

• Resume
• Cover letter describing your interest in the position
• At least five published work samples and a link to a portfolio if available.

ABOUT QUANTA

Quanta Magazine is an award-winning, editorially independent online publication launched by the Simons Foundationto enhance public understanding of science. Our reporters and editors focus on developments in mathematics, theoretical physics, theoretical computer science and the basic life sciences, with an emphasis on delivering timely, accurate, in-depth and well-crafted articles for our broad, discerning audience. Among other awards and accolades for its science journalism, Quanta was awarded a 2020 National Magazine Award for general excellence. Quanta has syndication partnerships with Wired , The Atlantic , Scientific American , The Washington Post and other publications, has published two books ( Alice and Bob Meet the Wall of Fire and The Prime Number Conspiracy ) and our articles have been translated into several languages.

The Simons Foundation's Diversity Commitment

Many of the greatest ideas and discoveries come from a diverse mix of minds, backgrounds and experiences, and we are committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment. The Simons Foundation actively seeks a diverse applicant pool and encourages candidates of all backgrounds to apply. We provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic disposition, neurodiversity, disability, veteran status or any other protected category under federal, state and local law.

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Job Summary

Apple News provides millions of users with trusted journalism from leading publishers around the globe. Editors at Apple News highlight the best and most engaging content on our platform and make real-time decisions based on the day’s events, curate content, write copy, and work cross-functionally to support News projects and goals.

The ideal candidate for this contract role will have strong editorial judgment, excellent curation and headline-writing skills, and will have a genuine interest and/or demonstrated experience in weather, climate, and science news. Can be located in New York City, Santa Clara Valley (Cupertino), Austin, or Culver City.

Responsibilities include:

- Source, select and curate stories for weather and climate coverage across key areas of Apple News, with an emphasis on accuracy, quality, and engagement
- Write sharp and engaging headlines with the Apple News audience in mind, guiding them through day-to-day weather coverage and extreme weather events
- Work with copy editors to ensure your work meets all aspects of our house style
- Work with editorial team members to ensure that the best weather and climate stories and publishers get the most exposure possible
- Communicate with editors at a variety of publications, and help them achieve success on the platform
- Work cross-collaboratively with teammates and internal partners to create strategies for climate storytelling, weather events and weather news coverage
- Surface bugs and other performance issues
- May be required to work nights or weekends

Key qualifications

- Strong editorial judgment, excellent headline-writing skills, and can make curation decisions independently when news breaks
- Experience in using a variety of CMSs and a keen understanding of the tools that support state-of-the-art editorial
- Proficient with data and analytics, and can responsibly incorporate user behavior into editorial strategy
- Thorough knowledge of, and/or genuine interest in, in working with and explaining weather or climate to a general audience
- Experience with, and a preference for, working collaboratively on a multidisciplinary team

POSITION SUMMARY

Quanta Magazine seeks an enthusiastic and experienced video producer to collaborate on the production of animated explainers, hosted series and short documentaries about the life sciences, physics, computer science and mathematics.

Quanta 's YouTube channel is reimagining the art of science video production. The incoming producer will report to and assist the director of video in creating high-quality videos featuring compelling stories, deeply researched science and math concepts, thoughtful interviews with experts, and artful visuals that make learning intuitive and fun.

The ideal candidate will be a deft video editor; a writer who can turn a dense topic into an enthralling narrative journey; and an experienced video/film producer. This is a dynamic opportunity for a video professional looking for a creative and intellectually-stimulating role on an award-winning team. If you love going down a rabbit hole to learn about quantum physics, neuroscience and number theory - and if you're up to the challenge of creating a story and visual treatment to make these complex concepts shine - then this role is for you.

This is a full-time position based in our offices in New York City.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• In collaboration with the director of video, produce animated video explainers, hosted series, and short documentaries about the life sciences, physics, computer science and mathematics.
• Writing: Develop pitches for explainers and series episodes, identify experts to partner with, conduct extensive research on the topic and write engaging and informative scripts.
• Directing/producing: Direct experts through narration recording for explainers, create storyboards for illustration and animation, project-manage the animation workflow, create a sound mix with SFX and music cues, and manage deliverables through publication.
• Managing short documentary shoots: Conduct research, perform outreach to high-quality local production crew, contribute interview questions, scout for visual opportunities, create a shooting schedule, collaborate with crew and subject on location and perform other production tasks as needed.
• Editing: Source archival material, select music tracks, and complete color and sound passes.
• Help assemble creative teams for new projects, including illustrators, animators, additional producers, cinematographers and editors.
• Support: Provide ongoing support to streamline project management, workflow and inter-departmental communication.
• Socials: Partner with Quanta 's engagement editor to create social assets for videos as needed.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• A degree in video, film or media journalism, or equivalent professional experience.
• At least 4 years of experience writing, editing and producing videos.
• Expertise in Adobe Premiere and proficiency in Adobe Photoshop.
• An enthusiastic interest in science communication.
• A proactive, fast learner who can research deeply and problem-solve, especially when confronted with unfamiliar tasks or subject matter.
• An excellent judge of video quality with an understanding of animation, cinematography, editing, production, and post-production processes that contribute to success.
• An innovative visual storyteller with a sharp eye for design and high art.
• A superior verbal, written and interpersonal communicator.
• Desirable: Familiarity with Adobe After Effects; experience producing or writing science content.

REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS

• Resume and cover letter describing your interest in the position.
• Three to five video samples (with scripts where applicable) that demonstrate mastery of the following skills: video editing, producing and writing.

ABOUT QUANTA

Quanta Magazine is an award-winning, editorially independent online publication launched by the Simons Foundationto enhance public understanding of science. Our reporters and editors focus on developments in mathematics, theoretical physics, theoretical computer science and the basic life sciences, with an emphasis on delivering timely, accurate, in-depth and well-crafted articles for our broad, discerning audience. Quanta has syndication partnerships with Wired , The Atlantic and other publications, has published two books ( Alice and Bob Meet the Wall of Fire and The Prime Number Conspiracy ) and our articles have been translated into several languages.

THE SIMONS FOUNDATION'S DIVERSITY COMMITMENT

Many of the greatest ideas and discoveries come from a diverse mix of minds, backgrounds and experiences, and we are committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment.The Simons Foundation actively seeks a diverse applicant pool and encourages candidates of all backgrounds to apply.We provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic disposition, neurodiversity, disability, veteran status, or any other protected category under federal, state and local law.

THE SIMONS FOUNDATION'S DIVERSITY COMMITMENT

Many of the greatest ideas and discoveries come from a diverse mix of minds, backgrounds and experiences, and we are committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment.The Simons Foundation actively seeks a diverse applicant pool and encourages candidates of all backgrounds to apply.We provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic disposition, neurodiversity, disability, veteran status, or any other protected category under federal, state and local law.

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