Senior Editor

Encyclopædia Britannica is looking for a dynamic, knowledgeable, digital-first writer and editor

who will be responsible for Britannica’s coverage of topics across assigned discipline clusters.

Britannica is singularly proud of its 254-year history as a publisher and disseminator of

knowledge for students as well as lifelong learners. Our mission now is to reach learners where

they live online and to engage with them in the multitude of ways people learn, including through

visually driven storytelling.

Demonstrable editorial and writing skills as well as subject matter expertise are essential for this

role. Expertise in geography, history, chemistry, or engineering is preferred but is not a

requirement. The ideal candidate will also have the curiosity and enthusiasm to reach beyond

their area of expertise, create content about topics that may not be immediately familiar, and be

energized by sharing what they know and what they’ve learned with Britannica’s audience.

Being an editor at Britannica means working in a fast-paced, highly collaborative environment

that values the trustworthiness of its content more than anything else, and the successful

candidate will thrive in this setting. The successful candidate will also be committed to producing

content that is clear, fair, accurate, and relevant.

RESPONSIBILITIES :

● Leading and mentoring a group of editors, reviewing their work and helping them plan

and execute their work.

● Planning, in partnership with colleagues, contributors, and advisers, how Britannica can

expand and maintain its coverage of the assigned discipline clusters and related subject

areas.

● Editing, writing, and commissioning articles that reflect current developments in these

subject areas, as well as creating other types of content for Britannica.com.

● Collaborating with media editors and illustrators on the acquisition and production of

images, videos, and other media.

● Collaborating with various teams at Britannica and external stakeholders such as subject

experts and freelancers.

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS :

● Applicants should have significant writing and editing experience. Please include links

to at least three appropriate writing samples with your application.

● Applicants should have a master’s degree or a Ph.D.; a bachelor & degree with

professional experience and broad contacts will be considered a substitute.

● The ideal applicant will have more than 8 years’ work experience relevant to this role.