Audience Engagement Manager
Scientific American
About Scientific American
Scientific American covers the most important and exciting research, ideas, and knowledge in science, health,
technology, the environment, and society. It is committed to sharing trustworthy knowledge, enhancing our
understanding of the world, and advancing science. Founded in 1845, Scientific American is the oldest continuously
published magazine in the United States. It has published articles by more than 200 Nobel Prize winners and reaches
more than 20 million people around the world each month through its website, print and digital editions, newsletters
and app. It reaches millions more through social media and other platforms.
About the Role
Scientific American is looking for an Audience Engagement Manager who lives online and can spot a shift in the algorithm before it shows up in our traffic. This is a junior-to-mid-level role for someone who wants to be the public voice of the brand and takes that responsibility seriously.
What You'll Do
• Post and manage content across all platforms, maintaining our editorial voice and style. We are a news
organization, so we post multiple times a day on each platform and often require quick-response posting for
breaking news
• Track and analyze traffic and engagement data to inform what we post and when
• Serve as point person for distribution partnerships and aggregators (Apple News and similar)
• Moderate and manage the on-site Discussions tool, suggesting prompts, analyzing responses, and reporting to
leadership what works and what doesn't
• Collaborate closely with the multimedia desk on short-form and vertical video
• Work across desks to adapt stories for social formats without diluting them
Who You Are
• 2-3 years in social media, ideally at a publication or media company
• Fluency with Canva, a social management platform (e.g., Sprinklr), and analytics tools (e.g., Chartbeat)
• Sharp instinct for platform trends and how to translate them into brand-appropriate content
• Comfortable being the face of the brand publicly — writes and posts in a consistent, recognizable voice
• Strong collaborator across editorial, video, and audience teams
Please upload your resume and a cover letter explaining why you’re passionate about engaging audiences and how you’d do that for Scientific American.
This job posting is for a current vacancy.
Scientific American is an enthusiastic equal opportunity employer that values diversity, equity, and
inclusion. We celebrate diverse perspectives and are committed to fostering a culture where
differences are valued, and innovation thrives.
Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request
when contacted for an interview. We thank all candidates for applying. Only those candidates
selected for an interview will be contacted.
Please note: Our hiring process does not involve the use of artificial intelligence (AI) for candidate
screening or decision-making. All evaluations are conducted by our human resources team and
hiring managers.
