Job Description
What you’ll do
One of the world’s leading, most trusted science brands, Live Science breaks down the stories behind the most interesting news and photos on the internet. Our team digs up fascinating discoveries that hit on a broad range of fields, from dinosaurs and archeology to physics and astronomy to health and human behavior. If you want to learn something interesting every day, Live Science is the place for you.
Our mission is to empower and inspire our readers with the tools needed to understand the world and appreciate its wonders.
Reporting to the Editor-In-Chief (Premium), Live Science, you will help improve the team’s workflow, improve processes for our team of writers, and contribute to our news coverage. You’ll also have a fascination with science, an understanding of journalistic best practices and a great visual sense.
Key Responsibilities:
Produce new articles for the team using Future’s proprietary content management system (CMS)
Find and edit images for new articles, galleries and features, and verify image licensing (requesting and sourcing rights)
Write news stories for Live Science’s main website, interviewing experts and ensuring accuracy and adherence to Live Science’s house style
Work with trending news editor to manage the news live blog
Experience that will put you ahead of the curve
- Excellent written English, and experience writing for the web
- Great knowledge of science topics, an ability to research and learn, and previous experience writing about the subject matter
- An understanding of digital publishing, including SEO and navigating content management systems
- An appropriate qualification or degree in science or science writing
What’s in it for you
The expected range for this role is $65,000 - $70,000
… Plus more great perks, which include;
- Uncapped leave, because we trust you to manage your workload and time
- When we hit our targets, enjoy a share of our profits with a bonus
- Refer a friend and get rewarded when they join Future
- Well-being support with access to our Colleague Assistant Programmes
- Opportunity to purchase shares in Future, with our Share Incentive Plan
Internal job family level E5
This is a Remote, US-based role. Future US is currently eligible to hire in 34 states, these include,
Alabama, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Kentucky.
Who are we…
We’re Future, the global leader in specialist media. With over 3,000 employees working across 200+ media brands, Future is a prime destination for passionate people worldwide looking to consume trusted, expert content that educates and inspires action - both online and off - through our specialist websites, magazines, events, newsletters, podcasts and social spaces.
We’ve got ambitious plans that further build on our growth momentum and unlock new opportunities – and we’re looking for driven people who want to be a part of it!
Our Future, Our Responsibility - Inclusion and Diversity at Future
We embrace and celebrate diversity, making it part of who we are.
Different perspectives spark ideas, fuel creativity, and push us to innovate. That’s why we’re building a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to thrive.
When it comes to hiring, we keep it fair and inclusive, welcoming talent from every walk of life. It’s not just about what you bring to the table — it’s about making sure the table has room for everyone.
Because a diverse team isn’t just good for business. It’s the Future.
Find out more about Our Future, Our Responsibility on our website.
Please let us know if you need any reasonable adjustments made so we can give you the best experience!
This is a position covered under a collective bargaining agreement between Future US, Inc. and the Writers Guild of America East
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