Position Summary

Quanta Magazine is seeking a senior engagement editor to expand and deepen the magazine’s reach. This position will lead audience and growth strategies on all platforms, in close coordination with editors, writers, designers, and video and audio producers. The ideal candidate will bring together scientific writing experience, data and platform literacy, and strategic thinking in service of our mission to illuminate the latest developments in fundamental science and math.

This position will report to the editor in chief of Quanta Magazine.

This is a full-time position based in our offices in New York City. For more information, visit www.simonsfoundation.org/careers.

Essential Functions/Responsibilities

Bring Quanta content to the widest possible audience of intellectually curious readers, listeners, and viewers
Develop and execute audience growth strategies across web, newsletter, search, and social platforms, including vertical video
Use analytics to provide editors and designers with insights, and develop reports for the newsroom, foundation, and advisory board
Optimize display copy and distribution for reach, longevity, and platform specificity
Lead production of social media copy tailored for individual platforms while maintaining the rigor that characterizes Quanta’s work
Communicate with editors to identify story-related assets for audience opportunities
Lead audience-focused experiments and evaluate their impact
Track trends in science journalism, digital platforms, and audience behavior
Manage at least one team member and freelance contributors as needed
Manage syndication relationships with national and international partners
Perform other duties or tasks as assigned or required

Minimum Qualifications

Education

Bachelor's degree

Experience

At least five-plus years of experience in audience development and/or science and multimedia journalism

Related Skills & Other Requirements

Must be passionate about basic science, with a demonstrated awareness and understanding of a range of fields
Must have strong editorial instincts
Must be comfortable with a range of analytics and scheduling tools (i.e., Google Analytics), as well as social platforms, SEO, and AI search
Must be detail-oriented, organized, and demonstrate command of the highest standards of written English
Must be an excellent communicator and team player who thrives in a collaborative setting

Required Application Materials

Resume
Cover letter
Five writing or editing work samples, which may include social media posts/campaigns, journalistic work, reports (Work samples can be added as files under supporting documents in your online application.)

Compensation And Benefits

The full-time annual compensation range for this position is $117,000 to $135,000, depending on experience.
In addition to competitive salaries, the Simons Foundation provides employees with an outstanding benefits package.

About Quanta

Quanta Magazine is an award-winning, editorially independent online publication launched by the Simons Foundation to enhance public understanding of science. Our reporters and editors focus on developments in mathematics, theoretical physics, theoretical computer science and the basic life sciences, with an emphasis on delivering timely, accurate, in-depth and well-crafted articles for our broad, discerning audience. Quanta was awarded a 2022 Pulitzer Prize in explanatory reporting, a 2020 National Magazine Award for general excellence, and a 2025 National Magazine Award for best single-topic issue. Quanta has syndication partnerships with Wired, The Atlantic and other publications, has published two books (Alice and Bob Meet the Wall of Fire and The Prime Number Conspiracy) and our articles have been translated into several languages.

Our Commitment to Expanding Pathways to Science & Opportunities for All:

Many of the greatest ideas and discoveries come from a diverse mix of minds, backgrounds, and experiences. The Simons Foundation is committed to advancing basic science and mathematics to benefit humankind and expand our collective understanding of our world. As part of our mission, we support partners, programs, and initiatives that seek to broaden the scientific community and open pathways to science and mathematics careers.

The Simons Foundation provides equal opportunities to all applicants without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, pregnancy, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic disposition, neurodiversity, disability, veteran status, or any other protected category under federal, state, and local law.

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