Job Description

The Scientist is looking for an assistant editor with an in-depth understanding of life science research to create scientific news in written and multimedia formats for an audience of life science researchers. The assistant editor will help launch a new interactive content channel on The Scientist\xe2\x80\x99s website. The role involves pitching, editing, and writing news, profiles, tips and tricks, and other short-form articles and developing videos, podcasts, and infographics.
Why work for LabX Media Group? Employee health matters! Comprehensive benefits, employee assistance programs, paid time off!
We have flexible work schedules! We want you to feel comfortable structuring your days in a way that works for you.
Comfortable workspace! Home or office - we want to foster collaboration, creativity, innovation. Therefore, making a flexible policy fits our diverse workforce.
We appreciate your hard work! Employee recognition, bonuses, career growth, and much more. Appreciation is highly important to the LabX Media Group\xe2\x80\x99s culture.
We believe in work hard/play hard! We encourage team socials and our online \xe2\x80\x9cwater-cooler\xe2\x80\x9d group chat with colleagues to step away from the day-to-day and have some laughs.
We believe in diversity and inclusion! Our open-door policy makes all employee inclusive partners and help prevent and remove systemic barriers.
We care about our community! Being a business in a small town, we give back to our community regularly through sponsorships, donations, and community involvement.
Responsibilities:

• Identify, write and edit high-quality original columns, news articles, and multimedia content
• Work closely with the senior editor and content director to prioritize coverage for monthly digital issues
• Develop a strong network of advisors, sources, scientists, collaborators, and freelance writers
• Convey complex technical ideas using effective, clear, creative, lively storytelling
• Guide designers and videographers in producing scientifically accurate content across media channels including digital, social media, video, illustrations, infographics, and podcasts
• Stay up to date with the changing needs and interests of scientific researchers

Required Education & Experience:

• Ph.D. in the life sciences
• 2-3 years experience in science writing and editing
• Collaborative, creative, and innovative
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, time management, research, and analytical skills

Preferred Experience & Skills:

• Experience conducting scientific research in a life science laboratory
• Commitment to journalism standards and best practices
• Familiarity with SEO
• Experience communicating and working with a remote team

About Us: The Scientist is the magazine for life science professionals\xe2\x80\x94a publication dedicated to covering a wide range of topics central to the study of cell and molecular biology, genetics, and other life-science fields. Through innovative print articles, online stories, and multimedia features, the magazine explores the latest scientific discoveries, trends in research, innovative techniques, new technology, business, and careers.
LabX Media Group\xe2\x80\x99s brands and product solutions deliver trusted, timely and deep information across print and digital products to empower our customers and advance their research. LMG is a leading worldwide science publishing company that delivers meaningful industry content and integrated marketing solutions for the scientific community.
Help Scientists make the world better!
Application Procedure: This position is remotely based and open to all candidates within Canada and USA. Preference may be given to those in the Eastern Time Zone.
LabX Media Group is an enthusiastic equal opportunity employer. We celebrate multiple approaches and points of view. Diversity drives innovation: so, we foster a culture where difference is valued. We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion and welcome applications from everyone!
Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request when contacted for an interview. We thank all candidates for applying. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.