Chief Magazine Editor
Nature Publishing Group
Ref: NPG/018/13

Nature, the international publication for research scientists, needs a Chief Magazine Editor.

The successful applicant will manage an international team of highly creative and award-winning editors, reporters, and artists responsible for Nature's daily and weekly outputs of journalism and opinion. Nature's magazine includes all its non-peer reviewed content, such as news, features, commentary, news and views, and careers.

Reporting to the Editor-in-Chief of Nature, he/she will take the lead in delivering high-impact coverage of developments in the world of science, including research, policy and the scientific community, for a global readership. The Chief Magazine Editor, will take responsibility for the online presentation of the magazine content and will play a key role in the strategic development of the magazine on digital platforms.

The successful applicant will have a record of editorial leadership and experience of managing high achieving individuals. Candidates should have newspaper or magazine experience, preferably in science journalism. A good understanding of the online and digital side of publishing is also important.

To apply, please submit your recent CV and covering letter outlining your ambitions for Nature's magazine content via our online recruitment website http://jobs.macmillan.com/

 The closing date for applications is 4th March