Quanta Magazine, an editorially independent science news site published by the Simons Foundation, is seeking an experienced visual/multimedia editor and interactive developer to direct and develop the presentation of the publication, including illustrations, photography, interactive graphics and video/multimedia. In addition to overseeing the work of freelance artists, photographers, interactive designers and the staff designer/web producer, the visual editor will conceive and develop new science multimedia projects. He/she will also help provide a vision for, and guide, future site redesigns.

The ideal candidate will be an accomplished interactive developer with photo/video/graphics editing experience; a deft, detail-oriented manager with impeccable news judgment and a strong interest in science; and a diehard advocate for the highest standards in journalistic ethics and scientific accuracy. He/she will be fluent in Web publishing and have a refined sense of design and great enthusiasm for the potential of the online medium to communicate ideas.

This full-time position reports to the editor in chief and offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits. It is based at the Simons Foundation offices in New York City.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Plan and supervise the presentation of Quanta Magazine web pages, articles and multimedia features.
• Research and assign photos, illustrations and informational graphics for Quanta articles with the assistance of the designer/web producer.
• Identify opportunities to develop/direct video, interactive graphics and other multimedia, both to augment Quanta articles and as standalone projects.
• Supervise the work of the staff designer/web producer and freelance visual contributors.
• Supervise the work of outside Web/Wordpress developers and oversee site improvements and future site redesigns.
• Writing headlines, blurbs, captions, teasers and other display copy related to multimedia presentations and work with editors and copy editors to have them edited and fact-checked.
• Developing and maintaining a Quanta visual style guide.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience:

• At least 5 years’ experience at a large media company or major publication as a multimedia/interactive developer with additional experience in photo/video/graphics editing and Web design. Some experience working with science news preferred.
• Experience supervising the work of photographers, illustrators, interactive designers and web producers, and the ability to attract top-notch freelancers.
• Must be comfortable directing/editing visual projects under Web deadlines and be fluent in the best visual editing standards and online conventions. 
• Must be comfortable working for a digital publication. Candidates who come from a print background must have some familiarity with online culture and how it functions.

Related Skills & Other Requirements

• Must be detail-oriented, organized, an excellent communicator and team player and have the ability to coordinate publication schedules and manage relationships with freelancers and partner organizations.
• Some content management system experience, specifically WordPress, is desirable, as is basic familiarity with Web metrics, social media and SEO.

Interested candidates should send a resume, cover letter, three references and 8-10 work samples.  Salary commensurate with experience. No phone calls, please.
 

Email tlin@simonsfoundation.org for those interested.

Simons Foundation is an Equal Opportunity employer, M/F/D/V.