• Job Description

  Req#: 102942
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  Job Summary
  IEEE Spectrum has an exciting opportunity for a full-time editor to cover the consumer electronics beat. Published by the IEEE, Spectrum is an editorially independent, general-interest publication on technology comprising a monthly print magazine (circulation 400,000) and a website (1 million monthly visitors, spectrum.ieee.org). A successful candidate will have a passion for cutting-edge science and technology. You’ll be joining an award-winning team of experienced, collaborative, and dedicated journalists.
  

  One of your main duties will be editing long-form articles written by experts and freelancers. This includes commissioning and editing features and collaborating with art directors to make these articles visually engaging. You’ll also be responsible for reporting and writing features and news. IEEE Spectrum encourages travel for reporting.

  In covering consumer electronics, you’ll carve out your own beat from such areas as consumer gadgets, smartphones, wearables, displays, computer gaming, and AR/VR hardware and applications. You’ll have room to maneuver, as well as opportunities to discover and follow new trends and breakthroughs that intrigue you. Whatever we cover, we put a lot of weight on great writing about science and technology—unpacking and explaining in clear and friendly language exactly how things work.

  The ideal candidate will be based on the U.S. West Coast or in New York City, but we will consider remote applicants in other U.S. locations.

  IEEE employees enjoy a competitive salary commensurate with experience and a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, 401(k) plan with company match, a tuition reimbursement program, flexible spending accounts, and company-paid life insurance.

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  As an assistant editor at IEEE Spectrum, you will

  • Edit expert-authored and freelance feature articles.
  • Report, research, and write features and news.
  • Solicit and acquire expert-authored and freelance articles.
  • Stay on top of your beat by, among other things, tracking research, cultivating sources, and attending technical conferences and events.
  • Propose topics for coverage in your beat area and other areas of interest to the Spectrum audience.
  • Work closely with the art department to illustrate articles with innovative, instructive, and attractive graphics.Help promote Spectrum content through search and social.
  • Participate in staff discussions of special-issue topics; develop article ideas for special issues.

  You have

  • a bachelor's degree in a discipline like electrical engineering, computer science, or physics — or in a discipline like history, economics, journalism, or English literature. About half of our editors have degrees in engineering or science, the rest have degrees in something else.
  • At least 1-2 years of experience in journalism.
  • Excellent journalistic instincts and a strong interest in mastering reporting, writing, and editing.
  • A fearless attitude when tracking down hard-to-reach sources and conducting interviews.
  • A patient and professional demeanor when working with freelancers and expert authors, even difficult ones.A collaborative spirit and an enthusiasm for engaging in staff discussions about content, workflow, story ideation, and more.
  • An ability to quickly read and absorb diverse material while researching articles and developing ideas for stories.
  • A robust social media presence that you actively cultivate.
  • An interest in participating in public panels and media events.
  • An ability to master a variety of content management and publishing tools and platforms.
    

  PLEASE NOTE: This position is not budgeted for employer-sponsored immigration support, this includes all persons in F (both CPT and OPT), J, H, L, or O status.
  
  For information on work demands and conditions required for this position, please consult the reference document, "Physical, Mental, and Work Environment Standards for IEEE Positions." This position is classified under Category I - Office Positions.
  
  IEEE is an EEO/AAP Employer/Protected Veteran/Disabled
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  Disclaimer: This job description is proprietary to IEEE. It outlines the general nature and key features performed by various positions that share the same job classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties and qualifications required of all employees assigned to the job. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or re-assign duties to this job at any time due to reasonable accommodations or other business reasons.

• About the company

  IEEE is the world’s largest professional association dedicated to advancing technological innovation and excellence for the benefit of humanity. IEEE and its members inspire a global community through its highly cited publications, conferences, technology standards, and professional and educational activities. IEEE is the trusted “voice” for engineering, computing and technology information around the globe.

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