Lead Daily Newsletter Writer & Analyst
Atlantic Media
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Job summary
The Atlantic seeks an ambitious writer for The Daily newsletter to drive conversation on news of the day with original analysis and reporting anchoring two or three editions weekly. Based in DC or NYC, you will coordinate with the newsletter editor and other writers to plan coverage.
Candidates should have 7+ years covering the news as a writer or reporter, stylish prose, incisive analysis, and a deep interest in newsletters.
Qualifications
- 7+ years covering the news as a writer or reporter.
- Stylish prose and a magazine sensibility.
- Demonstrated ability to write incisive news analysis.
- High metabolism for consuming and covering the news.
- Deep interest in newsletters and the competitive field.
Responsibilities
- Write multiple original pieces of news analysis or reporting each week in coordination with your editor
- Deliver clean, stylish copy while rigorously adhering to a daily deadline
- Closely monitor major domestic and international news, commentary from across major platforms and publications, and the daily journalism of The Atlantic
- Find fresh angles on, or insights into, widely-covered events and issues
- Anticipate major news events and plan ahead as is possible to cover them
- Monitor readers’ replies to build an understanding of The Daily’s audience
- This position will at times include night, early-morning, and weekend work.
Skills
Job description
The Atlantic seeks an ambitious writer for The Daily newsletter to drive conversation on news of the day with original analysis and reporting anchoring two or three editions weekly. Based in DC or NYC, you will coordinate with the newsletter editor and other writers to plan coverage.
Candidates should have 7+ years covering the news as a writer or reporter, stylish prose, incisive analysis, and a deep interest in newsletters.
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