Senior News and Features Editor
The Senior Features Editor manages JYI's News & Features Department. The SFE directs the News Editors and Features Editors, guides the Science Journalists, and edits final articles prior to publication. The SFE also serves on JYI's Board of Directors, which directs the organization as a whole.
Job Requirements: The Senior Features Editor position is a Board of Directors position, and, like all BOD positions, requires a commitment of at least 10 hours per week. All communication is via internet or phone, so no geographical constraints exist – the SFE may live anywhere in the world. All JYI staff are expected to check their email daily and respond promptly if necessary.
Preferred Skills or Experience: The Senior Features Editor must have demonstrated leadership experience and skills. These are essential, as the SFE must coordinate a staff of between 20 and 60 junior editors and Science Journalists. Deadlines are all-important, and the SFE must be able to work in a deadline-driven environment. Ideally, the SFE should have previous experience running a large publication. The most successful SFE have had at least 2 years experience managing a publication. More importantly, the SFE should have a passion for science writing, be creative and professional, and be dedicated to advancing the journal.
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dhr@jyi.org