Science News Editor

2 weeks ago


Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States InsideHigherEd Full time
Job Title: Science News Editor

Join the University of Pennsylvania's Office of University Communications as a Science News Editor, responsible for overseeing and contributing to editorial and media strategy for research-related communications. As a key member of the news group, you will serve as the science news editor, managing a team of two science writers and coordinating the editorial calendar and assignments for coverage of published research, faculty experts, and student stories in STEM fields.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Develop and maintain relationships across the University to source and write news releases, articles, and feature stories for campus print.
  • Manage a team of two science news officers/writers and maintain a monthly report documenting editorial assignments and earned media.
  • Serve as liaison with Penn Medicine Communications team and the Vice Provost for Research Comms team, as well as coordinate science coverage with the Office of Government and Community Affairs.
  • Collaborate with members of the Office of University Communications team to incorporate web, photo, video, and social media into the research communications plan.
  • Produce content with both speed and accuracy, adhering to internal deadlines and production timelines.
Requirements:
  • Bachelor's Degree in a related field, Master's degree preferred, and 5 to 7 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
  • Strong science knowledge, reporting, writing, and editing skills for a variety of applications.
  • Ability to work well with faculty and administration and translate sometimes technical academic subjects for lay audiences.
  • Proven management skills and ability to exercise professionalism, sensitivity, good judgment, and problem-solving skills.
What We Offer:
  • A competitive benefits package, including excellent healthcare and tuition benefits for employees and their families.
  • Generous retirement benefits, a wide variety of professional development opportunities, and supportive work and family benefits.
  • A wealth of health and wellness programs and resources, and much more.

Please visit our website to learn more about this opportunity and to apply.



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