# Scientific American jobs and careers

> 0 open roles at Scientific American as of October 24, 2026. Source: https://www.thejobsmap.com/company/scientific-american

Scientific American, the oldest continuously published magazine in the U.S., has been bringing its readers unique insights about developments in science and technology since 1845. More than 140 Nobel laureates have written for Scientific American, most of whom wrote about their prize-winning works years before being recognized by the Nobel Committee. In addition to the likes of Albert Einstein, Francis Crick, Jonas Salk and Linus Pauling, Scientific American continues to attract esteemed authors from many fields: World leaders: former Prime Minister Gro Harlem Brundtland of Norway, former United Nations Secretary-General Trygve Lie U.S. Government Officials: former U.S. Vice President Al Gore, former Secretary of Labor Robert Reich, former Senator Daniel Patrick Moynihan, former Secretary of Defense Les Aspin Economists and Industrialists: John Kenneth Galbraith, Lester Thurow, Mitchell Kapor, Michael Dertouzos, Nicholas Negroponte Scientific American is a truly global enterprise. Scientific American publishes 15 Editions Worldwide, read in more than 30 countries, with a worldwide audience of more than 5.3 million people. Launched 1996, www.ScientificAmerican.com has become dynamic resource for science news, including blogs, podcasts, videos, and interactive media. Visitors to the site also have access to Science Jobs, the career board for professionals in the science and technology industries.

## Key facts

| | |
|---|---|
| Open roles | 0 |
| Headquarters | New York, NY, United States |
| Founded | 1845 |
| Employees | 125 |
| Industries | Publishing, Technology, Advertising, Health Care |
| Website | https://scientificamerican.com |

## Leadership

- Kimberly Lau, President
- Robert Lee Kilpatrick, Executive Director
- Frances Newburg, Vice President, Operations And Administration

## Common questions

### Is Scientific American hiring right now?

Scientific American has no open roles listed as of October 24, 2026. Roles appear here as soon as they are posted on Scientific American's careers site.

### Where is Scientific American headquartered?

Scientific American is headquartered in New York, NY, United States and was founded in 1845.

### Who leads Scientific American?

Kimberly Lau, President, is at the top of Scientific American's org chart.

### How do I apply for a job at Scientific American?

Pick a role on Scientific American's TheJobsMap page and select Apply. Every listing links to the original posting on Scientific American's own careers site, so you apply directly with the employer.