Senior Editor

The Atlantic; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 105,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

The Atlantic seeks an experienced editor to lead our newsletters team in Washington, D.C. or New York City. You will oversee staff writers, shape stories from concept to publish, and collaborate with editors to craft sharp headlines and compelling angles.

Some writing and special projects are also part of the role. You will edit analysis, essays, and reporting across topics, stay deeply engaged with current events, and guide ambitious writers through quick turnarounds while managing deadlines

Qualifications

• 10 years of editing experience.
• Stellar work ethic and exceptional time management.
• Magazine sensibility with a passion for ideas-based journalism.
• Eagerness to collaborate and a sense of urgency to publish stories that guide the conversation.
• Knowledge of the current newsletter landscape is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee staff writers and shepherd stories from start to finish.
• Suggest story ideas and sharpen angles; edit and write vivid headlines.
• Assist in execution of special projects and occasional writing.
• Work with editors to ensure quick turnarounds and high-quality storytelling.

Skills

Editing experience

Storytelling

Leadership

Time management

Collaboration

Job description

We are seeking an experienced, nimble, driven editor to join our newsletters team. The ideal candidate prioritizes excellent storytelling and will oversee staff writers to shepherd stories from start to finish. This person will work closely with other editors to suggest story ideas, sharpen angles, edit, and write vivid and effective headlines. They will also assist in the execution of special projects and have occasional opportunities to write.

The ideal candidate will have experience editing news analysis, essays, and reporting on a range of topics, and the confidence and skills to help ambitious writers deliver their best work on a quick turnaround. This person should also be deeply engaged with the news and conversations of the day.

This position will at times include night, early-morning, and weekend work.

Qualifications Of The Successful Candidate Include

• 10 years of editing experience
• A stellar work ethic and exceptional time management
• A magazine sensibility, with a passion for ideas-based journalism
• An eagerness to collaborate and a sense of urgency to publish stories that guide the conversation
• Knowledge of the current newsletter landscape is a plus

Salary minimum: $105,000; Salary maximum: $125,000

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

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.