Weekend Editor, Space.com

If managing the weekend operations of two of the world’s biggest knowledge sites sounds like fun, then this is the job for you. Live Science and Space.com cover everything from the latest science and space discoveries, to groundbreaking research and fascinating breakthroughs that impact you and the world and we’re looking for someone to boost our weekend coverage.

What you'll be doing... 

As the Weekend Editor you will manage the running of both sites outside of the working week, ensuring breaking news is picked up, the homepages are kept fresh, scheduled content posts smoothly and social channels are kept engaging and responsive. You’ll also manage a team of two weekend writers. This will report to the Content Director.

• Manage the performance of both websites during weekend hours - focused on hitting or exceeding agreed performance benchmarks
• Ensure both sites are fresh and engaging over the course of every weekend
• Manage the weekend team efficiently and effectively

Experience that will put you ahead of the curve...

• An in-depth knowledge of space, science and nature
• Experience at a senior level in a content role on an editorial website
• An inquisitive mind, looking to enhance the way we approach content
• Sub-editing/proofreading skills
• 1+ years of experience managing freelancers and/or a team and monthly budget management
• A desire to develop new channels using innovative ideas and keeping abreast of industry developments and trends
• A understanding of digital media
• Superb planning 
• First-rate knowledge of editorial SEO and analytics packages
• 1+ years of experience producing high-quality, engaging, relevant digital content 

What’s in it for you… 

We have a number of awesome perks available to our staff. We offer huge opportunities to learn and develop, whether through professional qualifications, exposure to incredible business projects or informal lunch & learns, hosted by your colleagues. We have a fantastic culture where we really do care about our people and want everyone to succeed. Varied roles mean you’re not pigeonholed into one finite area but get the opportunity to develop a wide range of skills and experience.

Additional benefits include health insurance; ranging from medical to dental and even vision care.

401k match and monthly munchies, bagel Fridays, fresh fruit & snacks and coffee and tea on tap. 

And to top it all off, not only do we offer unlimited holiday because we trust …