Contributions Editor — Shape Bold, Rigorous Voices (Remote)

The Free Press; New York (NY); On-site; USD 140,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k)

Paid time off and holidays

Parental leave

Short and long-term incentive plans

Job summary

A leading media organization in New York is looking for a Contributions Editor to join their editorial team. The ideal candidate will have over 4 years of editing experience in journalism or publishing, with a strong capability in shaping and refining narratives. This full-time position offers a salary ranging from $140,000 to $165,000 a year, with additional benefits like health coverage and paid time off. This role is in-person, but remote work for exceptional candidates may be considered.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience as an editor in journalism, publishing, or related fields.
• Demonstrated skill in editing op-eds, essays, or reported features.
• Familiarity with the current media and cultural landscape.

Responsibilities

• Source, commission, and edit contributions from freelance writers.
• Shape pitches into strong, clear, and original stories.
• Provide structural, line, and copy edits as needed.

Skills

Editing op-eds

Strong organizational skills

Ability to manage multiple projects

Strong editorial voice

Job description

A leading media organization in New York is looking for a Contributions Editor to join their editorial team. The ideal candidate will have over 4 years of editing experience in journalism or publishing, with a strong capability in shaping and refining narratives. This full-time position offers a salary ranging from $140,000 to $165,000 a year, with additional benefits like health coverage and paid time off. This role is in-person, but remote work for exceptional candidates may be considered.