Opinion Editor / Senior Editor

Nature Research is a flagship portfolio of journals, products and services including Nature and the Nature-branded journals, dedicated to serving the scientific community.

This is an exciting opportunity to join Nature, the world’s leading science journal, as part of our team producing outstanding expert-authored opinion content on digital platforms and in print.

As part of the journal's Opinion team, you will source, commission, and edit authoritative, analytical, thought-leading comment and opinion pieces for an international audience of researchers and science stakeholders, across all disciplines and to tight deadlines. You will stay on top of emerging research directions, science policy, current affairs and wider cultural developments, and have a good sense of the concerns and interests of our core contributors and audience: working researchers. You will have excellent interpersonal skills as part of a high-performing global team, and be passionate about the craft of communication, from the importance of headlines to the impact of compelling images, graphics and multimedia content.

Responsibilities:

• Commission and edit expert Opinion content for Nature in digital and print media, including Comment and Worldview pieces and cultural reviews
• Maintain broad knowledge of big issues in science, science policy, the scientific community, world current affairs and cultural trends.
• Work closely and diplomatically with external thought-leaders, and research and news editors across Nature and other Springer Nature journals and books, to ensure the journal's Opinion sections are original, authoritative, accessible and impactful.
• Ensure Opinion content reflects and furthers Nature’s strategic goals, including Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.
• Write compelling headlines, standfirsts, captions and other accompanying text to ensure articles have maximum reach and impact.
• Work with art and multimedia teams on images, graphics, audio and video that add depth and value.
• Work with sub-editing, art and production teams to ensure timely delivery of content.

Experience, skills and qualifications:

Essential

• A degree in a relevant subject, or equivalent professional experience.
• Significant experience in science editing, and enthusiasm for, and basic fluency in, an array of science topics.
• Fast and accurate writing and editing skills, showing an ability to synthesize complex ideas and topics.
• Good understanding of the interests and concerns of Nature’s core audience of working research scientists.
• Excellent interpersonal and time-management skills, and an ability to work easily with authors and colleagues to hit tight deadlines.
• Command of journalistic values and best practice, including libel law and defamation.

Desirable

• Understanding of science policy.
• Comfort with newsroom tools and their use to enhance content.
• Experience with social media platforms to promote and enhance content.
• Understanding of trends in digital publishing.

At Springer Nature, we’re committed to creating a great working environment, which includes the benefits you receive, opportunities for you to develop your skills and ways to get to know your colleagues. Some of these include:

• Support networks that focus on fostering dialogue around diversity, community building, advice and advocacy
• Wellbeing initiatives to support in maintaining a healthy work-life balance
• 24-hour access to our learning and development platform Leap to help develop your skills

Further information about life at Springer Nature, hybrid working and the range of benefits available in your preferred location will be shared during the interview process.

To apply: please submit a CV, a 1-page cover letter outlining your appropriateness for the position, and three examples of your commissioning and editing. 

Closing date: 14th May 2023

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At Springer Nature we value the diversity of our teams. We recognize the many benefits of a diverse workforce with equitable opportunities for everyone. We strive for an inclusive workplace that empowers all our colleagues to thrive. Our search for the best talent fully encompasses and embraces these values and principles.

Visit the Springer Nature Editorial and Publishing website at www.springernature.com/editorial-and-publishing-jobs for more information about our Research E&P career opportunities.

US employees are eligible for benefits including, but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability, life and AD&D insurance, tuition assistance, employee assistance program, paid vacation and sick time, flexible spending accounts, and a 401k retirement savings plan.

In order to comply with various pay transparency laws and legislations in the United States, the salary range and benefits for this position are listed below. This information is only applicable to US-based candidates and the actual salary offer may vary based on work experience, education and skill level. Annualized Base Salary Range: Opinion Editor: $74,000 - $80,000 / Senior Opinion Editor: $91,000 - $115,000.