Writer and Associate Editor

Climate Central is seeking a collaborative Writer and Associate Editor to support editorial, creative, and communications work through science writing, cross-team editorial support, production coordination, and quality assurance. The role involves writing climate-focused content, editing and copy editing, and contributing to editorial planning.

Requirements

• Experience translating complex science and data into written content that is accurate, clear, concise, and broadly accessible
• Well-developed independent research and analytical skills, which may be grounded in a variety of disciplines including journalism, STEM, social sciences, or humanities
• Ability to synthesize background research and data analyses
• Strong editorial judgement and attention to detail, to ensure high standards for editorial quality and scientific accuracy
• Experience coordinating editorial operations and managing publishing workflows
• Familiarity with project management software to track and coordinate cross-team work
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and deliverables across teams and overlapping projects
• Familiarity with best practices for data visualization, web publishing, and digital content
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as a team member, with colleagues of varied backgrounds and experiences
• Demonstrated interest in climate change, environmental science, climate policy, journalism, or science communication

Benefits

• Medical benefits
• Dental/Vision benefits
• More than 7 weeks of paid vacation and holidays annually
• 12 weeks of paid family leave
• 401k with up to 12% matching
• Partial college tuition for children of employees who qualify