Senior Associate Editor

The Atlantic; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The Atlantic seeks a Senior Associate Editor to join the newsroom, expanding coverage of foreign affairs and national security. The editor will assign and edit argument-driven essays and analysis, and turn around pieces from contributors quickly.

The ideal candidate is a strong line editor with editorial judgment, who works independently and with others, spots fresh analytic takes, and can coordinate with art, copy, fact-check, and audience.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of editing experience
• Attention to detail
• A strong desire to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Excellent collaborative skills

Responsibilities

• Assign and edit coverage of major developing stories
• Spot opportunities to commission original essays and reporting
• Scout for appropriate contributors when breaking news calls for regional expertise
• Coordinate with other teams, including art, copy, fact-check, and audience

Skills

5+ years editing

Attention to detail

Fast-paced environment

Collaborative skills

Job description

The Atlantic seeks a Senior Associate Editor to join the newsroom. This editor will play a key role in our expansion in the coverage of foreign affairs and national security. They should have a background in assigning and editing argument-driven essays and analysis, and be able to work independently as well as in close collaboration with other editors. This editor will be expected to quickly turn around essays from contributing writers and freelancers.

The ideal candidate will be a strong line editor who is creative and opportunistic about coverage and assignments. They should have a strong desire to be on the news, excellent editorial judgment, be able to distinguish a fresh analytical take from more of the same, and display grace under pressure. Specific expertise is not required, but the successful candidate will have an interest in world affairs, some familiarity with the intricacies of American foreign policy and national security, and a drive to understand the complexities of a changing world order. Another plus is existing relationships with foreign policy writers and experts.

The role will at times include night, early-morning, and weekend work.

Role And Responsibilities

• Assign and edit coverage of major developing stories
• Spot opportunities to commission original essays and reporting
• Scout for appropriate contributors when breaking news calls for regional expertise
• Coordinate with other teams, including art, copy, fact-check, and audience

Skills And Qualifications

• 5+ years of editing experience
• Attention to detail
• A strong desire to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Excellent collaborative skills

Salary minimum: $85,000; Salary maximum: $100,000

This position is based in Washington, D.C., or New York City

This is a Guild position.

About The Atlantic

The Atlantic has, for more than 160 years, advanced ideas that matter and sparked global conversation on the most important issues of our time. We aim to bring clarity and original thinking to questions of consequence, on topics ranging from politics, the economy, and global affairs to technology, science, and culture. As the third-longest-running magazine in America, we find ourselves at a remarkable moment: one of both continuation and transformation, of upholding our legacy while continuously reinventing ourselves for the future.

The Atlantic Monthly Group LLC ("The Atlantic") is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Atlantic is committed to diversity and encourages members of traditionally underrepresented communities to apply, including women, LGBTQ people, people of color, and people with disabilities. We do not discriminate against our applicants because of race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable law.

Job offers to work at The Atlantic are contingent upon the candidate’s successful completion of reference checks and compliance with The Atlantic's COVID-19 vaccination policy. The Atlantic requires all employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19, including subsequent boosters, and submit proof of vaccination status. Employees who cannot receive the vaccine because of a disability/medical contraindication or sincerely-held religious belief may request an accommodation (e.g., an exemption) to this requirement.