Senior Editor

Atlantic Media; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 105,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

The Atlantic is seeking a Senior Editor for its Political Accountability and National Security team. This role involves overseeing staff writers and collaborating on national stories covering crucial issues like intelligence, justice, foreign affairs, and the politics of AI.

A successful candidate will have over 10 years of experience, exceptional narrative skills, and a dedication to impactful journalism. The position is based in Washington, D.C. with a salary range of $105,000 to $200,000.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in journalism focusing on national issues.
• Demonstrated ability to define the conversation around pressing political topics.
• Excellent work ethic for urgent and consequential stories.

Responsibilities

• Oversee staff writers and collaborate to produce national stories.
• Specialize in politics, policy, or national security coverage.
• Manage reporters and nurture stories from idea to publication.
• Deliver fast-breaking news and shape major investigations.
• Work flexible hours including nights and weekends.

Skills

Narrative skills

Collaborative spirit

Ability to thrive in team environments

Job description

Overview

The Atlantic is hiring a senior editor to join the newsroom’s Political Accountability and National Security team. This editor will oversee staff writers and work closely with the team’s other editors to produce stories that lead the national conversation. The senior editor may specialize in areas of politics, policy, or national security and will be instrumental in shaping The Atlantic’s coverage of issues such as intelligence, the justice system, foreign affairs, the military, U.S. elections, domestic policy, and the politics of AI. This position is for a journalist with exceptional vision and judgment. The ideal candidate will manage ambitious reporters and nurture groundbreaking stories from idea to publication, operating at all altitudes in the editorial process, delivering scoops fast and shaping major investigations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee staff writers and collaborate with other editors to produce leading national stories.
• Specialize in politics, policy, or national security to shape coverage of intelligence, justice, foreign affairs, the military, elections, domestic policy, and AI politics.
• Manage ambitious reporters and nurture groundbreaking stories from idea to publication.
• Operate at all altitudes in the editorial process, moving fast to deliver scoops and go deep to shape major investigations.
• Work at the required times, including nights, early mornings, and weekends.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience with a demonstrated ability to define the conversation around issues of national importance.
• Superlative narrative skills and a passion for ideas‑based journalism.
• Strong collaborative spirit and a stellar work ethic on urgent and consequential stories.
• Ability to thrive in a tight‑knit team environment and operate at all altitudes in the editorial process.

Benefits

Salary range: $105,000 – $200,000. Position based in Washington, D.C.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Atlantic Monthly Group LLC 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.