What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Editor position at LabX Media Group?
LabX Media Group is a science media company that produces monthly print publications and hosts a variety of digital media platforms and websites. We are an organization that is in high growth mode, both organic as well as through a full spectrum of acquisitions.
Senior Editor: LabX Media Group is looking for a senior editor to lead the editorial team to join one of our editorial publications. Working closely with the content director, the senior editor will help oversee the creation of the scientific news content, mentor a team of science journalists, and develop a strong, engaged audience of life science researchers. The role will be supported by freelance and in-house writers and editors, expert graphic designers, production editors, marketers, web developers, and business managers with proven records of success
Responsibilities:
- Manage the editorial team of science writers, interns, and freelancers in creating regular print issues, e-newsletters, and website content
- Identify, write, assign, and edit high-quality original features, columns, news articles, and multimedia content
- Cultivate a focused and engaged audience of life science researchers
- 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 print, digital, social media, video, illustrations, infographics, podcasts, and e-newsletters
- Strategically distribute and promote the content
- Stay up to date with the changing needs and interests of scientific researchers
- Manage an editorial budget
Requirements:
- PhD in the life sciences
- 6-9 years experience in science writing and editing
- Understanding of audience development, performance metrics, and analytics
- Leadership and mentoring skills
- Collaborative, creative, and innovative
- Strong interpersonal, organizational, time management, research, and analytical skills
Preferred Experience & Skills:
- Experience managing an editorial team and editorial calendar
- Training and mentoring experience
- Commitment to journalism standards and best practices
- Familiarity with SEO
- Experience communicating and working with a remote team