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Condé Nast

Staff Editor

San Francisco, CA

$80K - $105K/yr

We cover humanity's biggest challenges, from climate change to global security, from pandemic ... Location: San Francisco, CA Staff Editor-WIRED WIRED is seeking a staff editor for our newsroom.

Condé Nast

Staff Editor

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$80K - $105K/yr

We cover humanity's biggest challenges, from climate change to global security, from pandemic ... Location: San Francisco, CA Staff Editor-WIRED WIRED is seeking a staff editor for our newsroom.

Wiley

The Deputy Editor actively participates in the peer review process and decision-making for ... PhD in Environmental Health, preferably in the context of climate change and health, environmental ...

The New York Times

Assistant Editor, Metro

New York, NY · On-site

$165K - $185K/yr

This editor will work closely with reporters to identify the paramount issues on their beats and to ... You will direct signature coverage of climate, education, religion, infrastructure and labor ...

Liberty

Champion Section Editor

Lynchburg, VA

The section editors are responsible for connecting writers with the sources (department heads ... a climate-controlled setting. It is well lighted and the noise level is moderate. Working ...

Liberty

Champion Section Editor

Lynchburg, VA

The section editors are responsible for connecting writers with the sources (department heads ... a climate-controlled setting. It is well lighted and the noise level is moderate. Working ...

Liberty

Champion Section Editor

Lynchburg, VA · On-site

The section editors are responsible for connecting writers with the sources (department heads ... a climate-controlled setting. It is well lighted and the noise level is moderate. Working ...

Liberty

Champion Section Editor

Lynchburg, VA

The role of the News Editor is to bring to assist in assigning stories, editor them, pulling ... climate-controlled setting. It is well lighted, and the noise level is moderate. Working ...

Liberty

News Editor

Lynchburg, VA

The role of the News Editor is to bring to assist in assigning stories, editor them, pulling ... climate-controlled setting. It is well lighted, and the noise level is moderate. Working ...

Liberty

News Editor- The Champion

Lynchburg, VA · On-site

The role of the News Editor is to bring to assist in assigning stories, editor them, pulling ... climate-controlled setting. It is well lighted, and the noise level is moderate. Working ...

leeenterprises

Executive Editor - Tucson

Tucson, AZ · On-site

$125K - $175K/yr

Executive editor, the Arizona Daily Star The Arizona Daily Star is seeking a visionary, ambitious ... climate and the border. Our next newsroom leader will help our team deliver journalism that is ...

leeenterprises

Executive Editor - Tucson

Tucson, AZ

$125K - $175K/yr

Executive editor, the Arizona Daily Star The Arizona Daily Star is seeking a visionary, ambitious ... climate and the border. Our next newsroom leader will help our team deliver journalism that is ...

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How much do climate editor jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 8, 2026, the average yearly pay for climate editor in the United States is $64,031.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $50,000.00 and $72,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a typical workday look like for a Climate Editor?

As a Climate Editor, your days often involve reviewing and commissioning articles, collaborating closely with writers, scientists, and policy experts, and ensuring all published content meets editorial and scientific standards. You’ll regularly research emerging topics, assign stories, edit drafts for clarity and accuracy, and select compelling visuals or data graphics. Team meetings to brainstorm new coverage angles or project ideas are common, and you may participate in multi-departmental collaborations for special features or breaking news coverage. This role combines content oversight with hands-on editing and creative strategy to engage readers around climate issues.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Climate Editor position, and why are they important?

A Climate Editor should possess strong journalistic skills, expertise in environmental science or climate policy, and a relevant degree in journalism, communications, or environmental studies. Familiarity with content management systems, fact-checking tools, and data visualization platforms is highly beneficial. Excellent communication, editorial judgment, and the ability to work well under deadline pressure are valuable soft skills. These competencies are crucial for accurately presenting complex climate topics to diverse audiences and leading high-impact editorial projects.

What does a Climate Editor do?

A Climate Editor oversees coverage of climate-related topics, ensuring accurate, engaging, and informative content. They work with writers, researchers, and multimedia teams to produce articles, reports, and features on climate science, policy, and environmental issues. Their role includes fact-checking, refining narratives, and making complex information accessible to the public. They may also collaborate with experts and stay updated on climate trends to guide editorial direction.

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Writer and Associate Editor

Writer and Associate Editor

Climate Central

Princeton, NJ • On-site, Remote

$72K - $75K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 25 days ago

Job description

About Climate Central
Climate Central is an independent group of scientists and science translators who research and report the facts about our changing climate and how it affects people's lives. We use science and tech to generate thousands of local storylines and compelling visuals that make climate change relevant and show what can be done about it. We address climate science, sea level rise, extreme weather, energy, and related topics. We collaborate with journalists, TV meteorologists, and other respected messengers, reaching broad audiences through local voices in the US and 150 nations. Our research and visuals appear in thousands of TV spots and tens of thousands of other news stories each year, and our impact is growing.
About the Role
Climate Central is seeking a collaborative Writer and Associate Editor with experience in science communication. This role supports Climate Central's editorial, creative, and communications work through science writing, cross-team editorial support, production coordination, and quality assurance. Responsibilities include writing climate-focused content and supporting the editorial operations of Climate Matters, Climate Central's weekly data-driven publication. Reporting to the Vice President for Content Creation, this person will work across teams and projects alongside writers, designers, scientists, technologists, and communications professionals to help create timely, accurate, and engaging climate change content.
Key Responsibilities
Writing and editorial support
  • Research, write, and revise science explainers, data-driven articles and reports, and other editorial content.
  • Identify and connect with subject matter experts who can enhance our editorial content.
  • Edit and copy edit content to ensure accuracy, clarity, style, grammar, and consistency.
  • Contribute to editorial planning by identifying and developing newsworthy topics to cover based on media trends, available data, and established or emerging scientific research.
Editorial operations
  • Coordinate editorial workflows to ensure timely delivery of content and adherence to production schedules for the weekly Climate Matters publication.
  • Maintain internal editorial planning and project management systems for Climate Matters and other editorial projects as assigned.
  • Support editorial leads in tracking assignments and maintaining accountability to roles, responsibilities, and deadlines in project meetings and asynchronously.
Content quality assurance
  • Coordinate editorial, scientific, and subject matter expert review processes for Climate Matters content and other assigned editorial projects.
  • Conduct detailed pre-publication quality assurance reviews of all weekly Climate Matters assets to ensure content meets high standards for scientific accuracy, editorial quality, and functionality.

Required Skills and Experiences
  • 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

Preferred Skills and Experience
  • Familiarity with the subject matter of Climate Central's editorial content (i.e., climate change science and solutions) is strongly preferred
  • Creativity and a willingness to experiment with new datasets, platforms, and technologies
  • Familiarity with multimedia production (e.g., videos, data visualizations) to communicate scientific concepts and analytical results for a broad audience
  • Experience working in a remote-first environment, which requires regular virtual meetings and asynchronous communication
  • Fluency with Slack, G Suite, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
  • Fluency with Notion, the project management software used at Climate Central

Compensation: The expected base salary range for this position is $72,000-75,000. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Climate Central offers generous benefits including:
  • Medical benefits
  • Dental/ Vision benefits
  • More than 7 weeks of paid vacation and holidays available annually
  • 12 weeks of paid family leave
  • 401k with up to 12% matching
  • Partial college tuition for children of employees who qualify

Location and employment eligibility:
This position can be mostly remote, in accordance with Climate Central organizational policy. Periodic travel to headquarters in Princeton, NJ or other locations may be required for team meetings and events. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Climate Central is not able to sponsor or transfer employment visas for this position.
Climate Central is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and promotes a diverse and inclusive workplace. We do not discriminate against any applicant for employment or employee on the basis of race, color, religious creed, gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other classification protected by applicable discrimination laws.
How To Apply: Please apply via this link. The position will remain open through June 8, 2026 at 5:00 pm ET, or until we have identified a strong pool of candidates. We are reviewing applications on a rolling basis and may begin interviews before the deadline, so we encourage interested applicants to apply early.
Please note that our application process requires the submission of a resume and the completion of four questions tailored to the position. We are intentionally not asking for a cover letter, so please do not include one with your application.
When including your education history in your resume, please remove the name of your school from your resume. You may leave your degree (e.g., "B.A. Communication"), but please remove any undergraduate or graduate school names. This is one part of our effort to assess candidates against the essential qualifications for this role and to mitigate bias in the decision making process.
Due to the volume of employment applications and queries received, Climate Central is unable to respond to each application individually. Applicants will be contacted directly if selected as a candidate.

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