WHO WE ARE:

The American Institute of Physics (AIP) is a federation of 10 Member Societies which together have nearly 120,000 members across the globe. Founded in 1931, AIP is a federation that advances the success of our Member Societies and an institute that engages in research and analysis to empower positive change in the physical sciences. Our overarching strategy is to advance the physical sciences with a unifying voice of strength from diversity. We want you to become a part of our mission and join our dynamic team!

SUMMARY:

AIP is looking for an Editor, Senior Associate to join our Physics Today Team.
Physics Today, the flagship publication of AIP, is the world’s most influential and closely followed physical-sciences publication, with more than 100,000 magazine readers and 150,000 monthly website visitors. Physics Today’s mission is to be a unifying influence on the physical sciences by cultivating a shared understanding, appreciation, and sense of belonging among physical scientists that bridges disciplinary boundaries.
Physics Today is seeking a full-time Senior Associate Editor with a firm grasp of advanced physics concepts and a passion for storytelling to edit feature articles, write news stories about significant research advances and other topics across a broad spectrum of fields, and produce other content for the magazine, website, and elsewhere. Like all writers and editors on the PT team, the Senior Associate Editor is responsible for developing a deep understanding of the physical sciences community and of the PT audiences and their evolving information needs, in order to produce content that is highly relevant, valuable, and in line with PT’s mission.
Connect with all corners of the physical sciences, engage with some of the most prominent researchers in the field, get an inside look at new discoveries and developments, and learn something new every day.

• Develop and edit feature articles by subject-matter experts.
• Identify, evaluate, and pitch story ideas about noteworthy and interesting research developments. Help ensure that PT stories span the full gamut of topics across the physical sciences community.
• Write clear, engaging, informative news stories, ranging from briefs to feature-length pieces, and position those stories within their broader context for PT’s audiences.
• Identify and develop relevant graphics and other media, taking full advantage of digital storytelling opportunities.
• Assist with audience development and engagement, attend scientific meetings, and maintain broad contact with members of the physical sciences community.
• Contribute to and advance the overall editorial effort of PT.