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Science is seeking a Deputy News Editor, Biomedicine, to help lead the News Department’s coverage of biomedicine, including infectious disease, global health, and biomedical policy. The editor must be knowledgeable about one or more areas of biomedicine and able to generate story ideas that serve Science’s readership of scientists and interested nonspecialists.

The core of the job is guiding reporters and shaping their stories, in forms ranging from breaking news to narrative features. Fluent writing and deft editing are required, as are strong interpersonal skills.

The Deputy News Editor will supervise staff reporters and freelancers, work closely with other editors, and collaborate with the visuals and copyediting teams. Videos, podcasts, and social media are increasingly important for reaching new audiences, and the editor must be comfortable with those forms and enthusiastic about working with our social media and multimedia teams.

A hybrid work arrangement from Science International’s UK office in Cambridge is preferred, although remote work may be possible.

Help us ignite the next era of science.

What You’ll Do

• Assign and edit stories ranging from short news stories to narrative features.
• Follow journals, preprint servers, social media and other sources to identify news and trends.
• Work with photographers, graphic specialists, and others to illustrate stories.
• Help social media and multimedia teams promote stories.
• Supervise multiple staff writers and freelancers.
• Work with the Managing News Editor to shape biomedicine coverage.

Minimum Qualifications

· BA, with science and/or journalism training preferred

· 10 years of science journalism experience, including 5 as an editor managing reporters.

· Strong track record of reporting or editing stories on biomedicine and biomedical policy.

If you believe you are well-qualified for the job despite not meeting these requirements, please feel free to apply.

Application Process

Submit a resume and cover letter to asirecruit@science-int.co.uk or via Indeed outlining qualifications and interest in the position by November 29th, 2026. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. We will contact you with next steps if you are selected for an interview.

The anticipated initial rate of compensation for this position £65,000 - £75,000 per year. AAAS Science International Inc. currently provides the following benefits for this position: , private health insurance, group life insurance & death in service benefit, eye test and flu jab reimbursement, group income protection insurance, each subject to the terms of the applicable program. Additional benefits may apply.

Any actual offer of employment, reflecting the total compensation package and benefits, will be made in the sole discretion of AAAS Science International Inc and will be based on a variety of factors, including years of experience, depth of experience, and other relevant factors. AAAS Science International Inc. reserves the right to amend or modify its employment benefits and compensation structure at any time.

AAAS Science International is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected category. AAAS Science International uses www.gov.uk/view-right-to-work to confirm the employment eligibility of all potential international employees. No visa sponsorship is available for this position.

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Pay: £65,000.00-£75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company events
• Company pension
• Free flu jabs
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Private medical insurance
• Sick pay
• Transport links

Education:

• Bachelor's (preferred)

Experience:

• science journalism: 10 years (preferred)
• managing reporters: 5 years (preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Cambridge CB2 1LQ