Associate Editor

Jobtailor; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Washington, DC is seeking an Editorial Manager to help develop and refine stories, coordinate pitches, and edit drafts. You will manage calendars, track drafts, and oversee efficient production workflows in a fast-paced newsroom environment.

The role requires 3+ years in journalism or publishing, with a preference for a Bachelor’s degree and a passion for libertarian ideas. Experience with digital marketing and Salesforce CRM is a plus, supporting strategic growth and audience

Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional experience in journalism, editing, or publishing.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Passion for classical liberal or libertarian ideas.
• Experience with digital marketing or audience-growth strategies.
• Experience with CRM tools such as Salesforce preferred.
• Experience in newsrooms or fast-paced media environments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and refining story ideas, coordinating pitches, assigning articles, and editing drafts.
• Manage editorial calendars, track drafts and revisions, and maintain efficient production workflows.
• Collaborate with design, marketing, and digital teams on layout, visuals, promotion, and distribution.
• Help drive the magazine’s outreach strategy—amplifying stories, engaging new audiences, and strengthening reader relationships.
• Contribute to long-term editorial planning and the magazine’s growth.

Job description

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and refining story ideas, coordinating pitches, assigning articles, and editing drafts.
• Manage editorial calendars, track drafts and revisions, and maintain efficient production workflows.
• Collaborate closely with Cato’s design, marketing, and digital teams on layout, visuals, promotion, and distribution.
• Help drive the magazine’s outreach strategy—amplifying stories, engaging new audiences, and strengthening reader relationships.
• Contribute to long-term editorial planning and the evolution of the magazine as it grows.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional experience in journalism, editing, or publishing.
• A Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• A passion for classical liberal or libertarian ideas.
• Experience with digital marketing or audience-growth strategies.
• Experience working with CRM tools such as Salesforce is preferred.
• Experience in newsrooms or similar fast-paced media environments is preferred.