Employer: New Scientist - RBI Posted: Thursday, April 19, 2012 Ref: 01621 Location: Waltham, Boston, Massachussetts Job Role: Life Sciences, Chemistry, Clinical, Earth, Environment & Energy, Engineering, Maths & IT, Physics, Operations - Editorial Hours: Full Time Salary: Undisclosed Further information Physical Science News Editor, New Scientist (salary paid in US dollars) New Scientist, the world's leading science and technology magazine and website, is looking for a talented news editor to join its award-winning team. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: • Working in print and online, the candidate will be expected to source, commission and edit news stories and blogs and source multimedia stories such as video • A background in space science and/or physical sciences will be an advantage • The candidate will have a good network of contacts in his or her chosen scientific field(s) • The candidate will be expected to source and write exclusive stories KEY SKILLS REQUIRED: The successful candidate should have: • A good science degree • Demonstrable success in breaking exclusive stories • An in-depth knowledge of specific academic areas – particularly in the area of space science and/or physical sciences – and the ability to use this as a basis for investigations and reports into cutting edge science • A good understanding of scientific issues that are of particular relevance to the United States • An ability to keep abreast of developments in your chosen field(s) and a strong motivation to cover compelling, timely, and authoritative news stories • A vision of the direction your chosen specialist scientific fields are moving in • Experience of working to daily or weekly deadlines and of working with other editors and a team of reporters Salaries / Benefits We offer competitive salaries and an excellent benefits package that will provide you with significant opportunities and advantages. You may choose from a wide menu of options including medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, short- and long-term disability, tuition reimbursement, 401(k), retirement benefits, flexible spending accounts, vacation, sick, personal, and holiday time. You are eligible for many of our health benefits from your first day of employment. The position will be based in our Boston office, working out of Waltham, Massachussetts. To apply please send a covering letter and your CV via email by clicking APPLY NOW below. http://jobs.newscientist.com/job/1401349201/physical-science-news-editor...