SCI, News Editor

Chemistry & Industry (C&I) is a news breaking, topical and international chemistry-based magazine published on behalf of the Society of Chemical Industry (SCI) bridging the gap between scientifi­c innovation and industrial and consumer products.

C&I specialises in the authoritative, objective and yet easy to understand interpretation of scienti­fic information. It is relied on by an academic and  industry-informed readership, particularly interested in keeping abreast of current innovations and commercialisation of research and discovery.

C&I’s readers are business people, academics, opinion formers and decision makers from all sectors of chemistry-related scienti­fic organisations, from universities and research organisations to chemical and pharmaceutical producers, entrepreneurs and SMEs and other technology-based manufacturers and suppliers.

C&I provides an extremely targeted global readership of high-level specifi­ers and purchasers of materials, equipment and services. Over 70% of Chemistry & Industry readers work in industry and over 60% represent higher levels of management including presidents, CEOs and chairmen.

C&I’s editorial is focused on scientifi­c and industrial innovation that will result in commercially signi­cant developments in the next ten years.

C&I combines strong news coverage with a diverse features programme, and is available both digitally and in hard copy formats.

1. JOB TITLE:  News Editor
Department: C&I/SCI

Line Manager: C&I Editor
 

2. NUMBER OF DIRECT REPORTS:

None – but manager of external freelance and other contributors
 

3. CONTRACT TYPE AND JOB STATUS:

Part time (2.5 days/week) or full-time, also writing for the SCI News website - both permanent 
 

4. MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB:

To generate topical high-quality news while maintaining high standards of presentation, etc
 

5. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:

The News Editor will provide high quality editorial content relevant to the SCI’s key challenges. This will involve:

a)   Editorial quality 

• The News Editor will be responsible for ensuring consistent quality and maintaining style and branding 

b)   News provision

• Primarily for C&I if a part-time position, but if a fulltime post, news for the C&I website

c)   General/Additional Tasks

• Undertake such other duties as may be assigned by the Editor.

6. PERFORMANCE INDICATORS:

• Timely delivery of news content to meet the C&I production schedule
• Maintain and build quality of news content
• Ensure C&I’s production standards are maintained.

7. WORKING RELATIONSHIPS:

• Internal: C&I Editor, Executive Director, Managers, Digital Media Team and all other members of staff
• External: Freelance contributors, industry executives, PR agencies and suppliers

8. FREEDOM AND CONSTRAINTS:

• Autonomous/directed in agreement with objectives agreed with Editor

9. PLANNING AND ORGANISATION:

• Plan, implement and measure outcomes of news content and projects under guidance from the C&I Editor

10. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• Degree in Science/Scientific Journalism, or equivalent editorial experience 
• At least 5 years’ experience in a senior editorial role, ideally related to science
• Interest in science and technology and science communication
• Experience of managing a team of freelance contributors
• Highly organised
• A strong eye for detail
• A creative approach to challenges and opportunities
• Pro-active approach to work
• Able to work alone or as part of a team
• Excellent written and spoken English
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office software
• Ability to learn new processes and ways of working quickly
• Good telephone manner
• Excellent communication skills

Contact:  Neil Eisberg – C&I Editor

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