Senior Editor, National Security & Politics

Atlantic Media; Washington; On-site; USD 105,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

The Atlantic, based in Washington, DC, is hiring a senior editor for the Political Accountability and National Security team to oversee staff reporters and shape coverage that leads the national conversation.

The editor may specialize in politics, policy, or national security and will guide investigations from idea to publication, collaborating with editors and reporters. Night, early-morning, and weekend work are possible. This is a demanding role for an exceptional journalist.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in journalism or editing.
• A magazine sensibility with strong narrative skills.
• Ability to collaborate on a tight-knit team.

Responsibilities

• Oversee staff writers on the Political Accountability and National Security team.
• Shape coverage and lead investigations from idea to publication.
• Collaborate with editors to deliver impactful stories that shape the national conversation.

Skills

Editorial leadership

National politics

Investigative journalism

Team collaboration

Job description

The Atlantic, based in Washington, DC, is hiring a senior editor for the Political Accountability and National Security team to oversee staff reporters and shape coverage that leads the national conversation.

The editor may specialize in politics, policy, or national security and will guide investigations from idea to publication, collaborating with editors and reporters. Night, early-morning, and weekend work are possible. This is a demanding role for an exceptional journalist.