Senior Editor, Research Professional News at Clarivate

We are looking for a talented Senior Editor, Research Professional News to join our Publishing team in London

About You – experience, education, skills, and accomplishments

• University degree and/or master’s degree or equivalent
• +7 years of work experience in a similar position

What will you be doing in this role?  

• Commission, edit and write compelling, timely and accurate news and analysis on research policy and higher education appropriate to Research Professional News's audience, meeting the demands of a daily news service
• Take responsibility for the delivery of US news on agreed days, and/or any other sections of content as directed by the editor-in-chief / managing editor.
• Cover for other senior members of the editorial team as required.
• Contribute to the broader development of Research Professional News, including through special projects, engagement with prominent research organisations to promote our US news service, events and mentoring of junior staff, as required.
• Maintain the highest standards of journalistic practice and integrity, including through reliably identifying and mitigating libel risk, and act as an ambassador for the publication at internal and external events, including chairing/presenting as required.

About the Team

• You’ll be reporting to Director, Publishing, based in the UK.
• We are an international and diverse team of more than 10 colleagues
• The team culture is dynamic, creative, and supportive – excellence, integrity, and care are in our DNA.
• You’ll have 40 annual paid hours of volunteering time and the chance of being part of an active volunteering community which promotes diversity and inclusion across the business.

Hours of Work

This is a part-time role (70%) on a permanent contract. Hybrid, going to our London central office 2 times per week.

At Clarivate, we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all  qualified persons with respect to hiring, compensation, promotion, training, and other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment. We comply with applicable laws and regulations governing non-discrimination in all locations.