Senior Editor

Duke Careers

. Identify timely, relevant, and newsworthy research stories from leading universities and research institutions .

Posted 11/4/2026full-timeRemote • North Carolina • United StatesSenior💰 $62,766 - $97,798 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in editing and producing digital content, with a strong focus on transforming complex research into accessible narratives for broad audiences. Proficient in managing editorial workflows, maintaining high editorial standards, and utilizing audience insights to enhance content effectiveness.

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Editing And ProofreadingDigital Content ProductionAudience Engagement AnalysisSEO OptimizationEditorial Workflow Management

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Hard Skills

Fact-CheckingHeadline WritingContent ManagementResearch CommunicationDigital PublishingMultimedia StorytellingAccessibility StandardsAP Style KnowledgeContent OptimizationCollaboration

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsCommunication SkillsAttention To DetailNews JudgmentCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

Content Management SystemAnalytics PlatformsDigital Publishing SystemsSocial MediaNewsletter Platforms

Industry Keywords

JournalismScience WritingHigher EducationResearch CommunicationsScholarly Publishing

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Identify timely, relevant, and newsworthy research stories from leading universities and research institutions
Evaluate submissions and develop story angles, headlines, framing, and audience-focused narratives
Manage and maintain a balanced editorial calendar across multiple institutions and subject areas
Contribute to special editorial initiatives, thematic coverage, and multi-institution research features
Edit stories for accuracy, clarity, readability, engagement, and accessibility
Transform complex scholarly research into clear and compelling content for general audiences
Verify facts, study findings, quotations, sources, links, and attributions
Apply editorial, ethical, legal, and style standards consistently
Provide constructive feedback to contributors
Publish and manage content within Futurity's content management system
Optimize headlines, summaries, metadata, images, captions, and content presentation
Ensure stories meet accessibility, SEO, usability, and mobile-readiness standards
Monitor and update published content
Partner with university communications teams, researchers, writers, and institutional contributors
Coordinate publication materials, permissions, visuals, and supporting assets
Support story distribution through newsletters, social media, search, and emerging channels
Analyze audience engagement, website performance, and content effectiveness
Manage editorial workflows from submission through publication
Maintain and improve editorial standards, processes, and quality controls
Contribute to multimedia storytelling, newsletter initiatives, and digital content innovation

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Communications, Science Writing, English, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience
Three to five years of experience editing or producing digital content in journalism, science communication, higher education, research communications, or related environments
Exceptional editing, proofreading, fact-checking, and headline-writing skills
Strong news judgment and ability to identify compelling stories from complex subject matter
Demonstrated success writing and editing content for broad public audiences
Experience managing multiple deadlines while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail
Excellent interpersonal, collaboration, and communication skills
Commitment to accuracy, fairness, transparency, and responsible research communication
Preferred: experience working with universities, research institutions, or academic organizations
Preferred: background in science journalism, research communications, or scholarly publishing
Preferred: familiarity with digital publishing systems, analytics platforms, and search optimization practices
Preferred: experience using audience insights to inform editorial strategy
Preferred: knowledge of AP Style or similar editorial standards
Preferred: experience editing multimedia, newsletter, social media, or visual content
Preferred: understanding of accessibility standards and inclusive digital publishing practices

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive medical and dental care programs
Generous retirement benefits
Family-friendly and cultural programs
Remote work arrangement