Job Title: Associate or Senior Editor (Nature Climate Change)
Organisation: Nature Portfolio
Location: Shanghai, Beijing, New York, New Jersey — hybrid working model
Closing date: 23 October 2025
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About the Brand
Nature Portfolio is a world leader in publishing high-quality research.
The Nature Portfolio journals include Nature, the Nature Research journals, the Nature Reviews journals, Nature Communications as well as the Communications journals and npj series.
About the Role
Nature Climate Change is a monthly journal that publishes the very best research on the nature, underlying causes or impacts of global climate change and its implications for the economy, policy and the world at large.
To help us build on the success of the portfolio, we’re seeking an editor with experience in environmental science, such as geography, natural resource management, and urban planning, who has a critical eye, a deep understanding of their subject and interests beyond, and agile thinking.
We are open to applications from related areas of research with relevance to climate change science although knowledge of technology, energy or carbon mitigation is desirable.
This is a permanent position within the Nature Portfolio.
The successful candidate will primarily support Nature Climate Change and may collaborate closely with other Nature Portfolio journals as needed.
Please note that responsibilities and journal assignments may evolve over time in response to portfolio needs.
The successful candidate will report to the Chief Editor of the journal.
This role is based in Shanghai, Beijing, New York or New Jersey offices.
It is a permanent position with an anticipated start date as soon as possible.
Applicants should include:
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We empower our colleagues and value their diverse perspectives as we strive to attract, nurture and develop the very best talent.
US employees are eligible for benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life and AD&D insurance, tuition assistance, employee assistance program, paid vacation and sick time, flexible spending accounts, and a 401k retirement savings plan.
Salary information is provided for US-based candidates; ranges vary by country and market.
US Annualized Base Salary Range: Associate Editor: $80,000 / Senior Editor: $95,000