Lead Editor, Newsletters & Ideas

AAJA25; New York (NY); On-site; USD 105,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

The Atlantic in New York City or Washington, DC is seeking an experienced editor to join our newsletters team. You will oversee staff writers, shepherd stories from start to finish, and collaborate with other editors to sharpen angles, edit headlines, and drive fast-turnaround coverage.

The ideal candidate has at least 10 years editing experience, a magazine sensibility, and a demonstrated ability to publish timely ideas-based journalism.

Qualifications

• 10 years of editing experience.
• Stellar work ethic and exceptional time management.
• A magazine sensibility with ideas-based journalism.
• Eagerness to collaborate and publish timely stories.
• Knowledge of the current newsletter landscape is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee staff writers and shepherd stories from start to finish.
• Suggest story ideas, sharpen angles, edit and write headlines.
• Assist in executing special projects and write occasionally.
• Work with editors to meet quick turnaround deadlines.

Skills

Editing

Time management

Magazine journalism

Collaboration

Newsletters knowledge

Job description

The Atlantic in New York City or Washington, DC is seeking an experienced editor to join our newsletters team. You will oversee staff writers, shepherd stories from start to finish, and collaborate with other editors to sharpen angles, edit headlines, and drive fast-turnaround coverage.

The ideal candidate has at least 10 years editing experience, a magazine sensibility, and a demonstrated ability to publish timely ideas-based journalism.