Senior Editor, The Free Press

Paramount; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k)

Life Insurance

Disability Benefits

Tuition Assistance

PTO

Job summary

Paramount's The Free Press seeks a sharp, creative Senior Editor to join our editorial team in New York. You will edit stories from staff writers and outside contributors on a wide range of topics, delivering agenda‑setting journalism and helping ensure the publication offers distinctive, rigorous work.

You will source and edit, shape pitches, provide structural edits, set priorities, and maintain an editorial calendar.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience as an editor in journalism, publishing, or related fields.
• Demonstrated skill in editing investigations, op-eds, essays, and reported features.
• A strong editorial voice with the ability to sharpen arguments and elevate prose.

Responsibilities

• Source, commission, and edit contributions from freelance writers, subject‑matter experts, and opinion leaders.
• Shape pitches into strong, clear, and original stories aligned with The Free Press’s editorial standards.
• Provide structural, line, and copy edits as needed, guiding contributors through the process from draft to publication.
• Set priorities, maintain an editorial calendar, and ensure timely delivery of content across our report.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with contributors.
• Help brainstorm editorial packages, special series, and big‑picture coverage ideas.
• Collaborate with design, audience, and production teams to maximize the reach and impact of our work.

Skills

Editing

Pitch development

Editorial voice

Organization

Job description

Overview

The Free Press is looking for a sharp, creative, and highly organized Senior Editor to join our editorial team. In this role, you’ll work at the heart of the editorial operation working to edit stories from both staff writers and outside contributors on a wide range of topics. You’ll be responsible for delivering agenda-setting journalism and helping to ensure The Free Press is publishing distinctive, rigorous, can’t-get-anywhere-else work.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to

• Source, commission, and edit contributions from freelance writers, subject‑matter experts, and opinion leaders.
• Shape pitches into strong, clear, and original stories aligned with The Free Press’s editorial standards.
• Provide structural, line, and copy edits as needed, guiding contributors through the process from draft to publication.
• Set priorities, maintain an editorial calendar, and ensure timely delivery of content across our report.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with contributors.
• Help brainstorm editorial packages, special series, and big‑picture coverage ideas.
• Collaborate with design, audience, and production teams to maximize the reach and impact of our work.

Basic Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience as an editor in journalism, publishing, or related fields.
• Demonstrated skill in editing investigations, op-eds, essays, and reported features.
• A strong editorial voice with the ability to sharpen arguments and elevate prose.

Additional Qualifications

• Exemplary organizational skills and ability to juggle multiple projects at once.
• Familiarity with the current media and cultural landscape, with an eye for stories that break through.
• A track record of working with a wide range of writers, from seasoned journalists to emerging voices.
• Passion for The Free Press’s mission and curiosity about ideas across the political and cultural spectrum.

Additional Information

Hiring Salary Range: $120,000.00 - 170,000.00.

The hiring salary range for this position applies to New York City, California, Colorado, Washington state, and most other geographies. Starting pay for the successful applicant depends on a variety of job‑related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education.

The benefits available for this position include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, tuition assistance program and PTO or, if applicable, as otherwise dictated by the appropriate Collective Bargaining Agreement.

What We Offer

• Attractive compensation and comprehensive benefits packages. Check out our full list of benefits here: https://www.paramount.com/careers/benefits
• Generous paid time off.
• An exciting and fulfilling opportunity to be part of one of Paramount’s most dynamic teams.
• Opportunities for both on‑site and virtual engagement events.
• Unique opportunities to make meaningful connections and build a vibrant community, both inside and outside the workplace.
• Explore life at Paramount: https://www.paramount.com/careers/life-at-paramount

Paramount is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) including disability/vet.

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