Editor, APS News

Who we are:

The American Physical Society (APS) is a nonprofit membership organization working to advance and diffuse the knowledge of physics through its outstanding research journals, scientific meetings, and education, outreach, advocacy, and international activities. APS represents more than 50,000 members, including physicists in academia, national laboratories, and industry in the United States and throughout the world.

Position Summary:

The American Physical Society seeks a dynamic Editor to lead APS News, our Society newsletter. The Editor understands what makes an interesting angle to a story and juggles all the moving parts of the publication including strategy, planning, writing, reviewing, and editing. They are responsible for deciding what ideas should be pursued and which should get dropped to meet quality and accuracy standards with the goal of providing exceptional, informative, and engaging content to our members. The Editor is responsible for timely production and exploring ways to evolve the publication to increase engagement and satisfaction among its readership. A diverse, multi-generational workforce best serves that mission with varied life experiences and perspectives. All cultures and backgrounds are welcomed. Apply today!

The APS has a “remote first” concept that promotes equal treatment and equal access, independent of physical work location, with a majority of staff working primarily from remote work locations.This position could require at times in office work, various geographic events and meeting attendance as instructed by your Supervisor. APS values diversity and welcomes candidates from a variety of backgrounds. APS offers a dynamic work environment with an outstanding total compensation package including salary, outstanding benefits, and excellent paid time off.

A Typical Week May Look Like This:

Is This You:

• Manage the writing, editing, and publishing of 11 issues of APS News per year.
• Set publication standards and establish goals and expectations.
• Develop, select, and assign stories in alignment with APS goals and core values and the interests of our target audiences.
• Work with the design team to oversee layout and coordinate publishing production schedules.
• Recruit and manage (agreements, invoices, travel budget) a diverse set of freelance writers.
• Interact with APS members and the physics community regarding published content and suggestions for coverage.
• Maintain awareness of APS programs and activities, and collaborate with leadership and staff to identify and review article ideas.
• Liaise with writers, designers, and photographers.
• Coach content contributors across the organization through the content creation process.
• Provide writing, editing, and proofreading support across the organization as needed.
• Contribute to strategies around social media and digital content as they relate to APS News.
• Collaborate with communications staff to amplify strategic messaging and place advertisements

Scope and Relationships:

• individual contributor role

Education: BS in Journalism or related field.

Experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience managing or editing a publication.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Extensive familiarity with the physics research community—its leaders, its innovators, its culture, and its practices.
• Strong background and demonstrated accomplishments in one or more of the following: journalism, publishing, science writing, management of writing staff, or working with magazine/newsletter production and art staff.
• Proven experience as an Editor.
• Strong writing, editing, proofreading skills and an excellent portfolio.
• Strong organization, documentation, and prioritization skills.
• Strong communication and interviewing skills.
• An eye for detail along with critical thinking.
• Experience with publication production schedules.
• Ability to work well with interdepartmental teams as well as independently.
• Ability to write quickly and accurately.
• Familiarity with project management processes and tools, and experience using Google Suite.
• Strong organization, documentation, and prioritization skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to adapt to quickly changing schedules.
• Ability to work well with interdepartmental teams as well as independently.

Travel: Position may require some business travel to attend meetings and events as directed by supervisor.

Our Mission:

To advance and diffuse the knowledge of physics for the benefit of humanity, promote physics, and serve the broader physics community, we:

• Provide a welcoming and supportive professional home for an active, engaged, and diverse membership
• Advance scientific discovery and research dissemination
• Advocate for physics and physicists, and amplify the voice for science
• Share the excitement of physics and communicate the essential role physics plays in the modern world
• Promote effective physics education for all

Our Core Values:

• The Scientific Method
• Truth and Integrity
• Diversity, Inclusion, and Respect
• Partnering, Cooperation, and Open Collaboration
• Speaking Out
• Education and Learning

The American Physical Society is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of American Physical Society not to discriminate or allow the harassment of employees or applicants on the basis of race, religious creed, alienage or citizenship, religion, color, ethnicity, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, familial status, protected veteran status, protected military status, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, predisposing genetic characteristics, ancestry, domestic violence victim status or any other characteristic protected by law with regard to any employment practices, including recruitment, advertising, job application procedures, hiring, upgrading, training, promotion, transfer, compensation, job assignments, benefits and/or other terms, conditions, or privileges of employment, provided the individual is qualified, with or without reasonable accommodations, to perform the essential functions of the job. This policy applies to all jobs at APS. The American Physical Society is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, please contact APS Human Resources at hr@aps.org.


All APS Employees must be vaccinated and provide proof of vaccination via our secured vaccination portal Safeter upon hire, unless they have an HR approved medical or religious exemption. The APS has a “remote first” concept that promotes equal treatment and equal access, independent of physical work location, with a majority of staff working primarily from remote work locations. We welcome you to apply today!   #LI-SB1