What does an Assistant Editor do

Practical Adult Insights; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Practical Adult Insights in Dallas, Texas is seeking an Assistant Editor to support senior editors in managing content across various media platforms. Responsibilities include selecting stories, fact-checking, and collaborating with production staff.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree, experience in publishing is preferred, and possess strong communication skills and attention to detail. Join us to aid in the editorial process and contribute creatively to our publications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree, typically in English, journalism, or a related field.
• Experience in publishing preferred.
• Strong communication skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Selects stories for publication.
• Conducts research and fact-checking.
• Edits articles for content and grammar.
• Helps with layout and illustrations.
• Generates new story ideas.
• Collaborates with production staff.
• Responds to staff questions.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Familiarity with editorial processes

Education

Bachelor's degree in English, journalism, or a related field

Job description

Position Summary

An assistant editor works in print or online media—books, magazines, or newspapers—and supports senior editors by managing content, editing, fact‑checking, layout, and coordination with staff.

Responsibilities

• Assists in selecting stories for print or online publication.
• Conducts research and fact‑checking, verifying statistics and facts presented in articles.
• Edits articles for content, grammar, style, and adherence to a style guide.
• Helps with layout, selecting photographs, charts, graphs, and other illustrations.
• Generates new story ideas and assigns stories to reporters, writers, or freelancers.
• Collaborates closely with copy editors, fact‑checkers, graphic designers, and other production staff.
• Responds to questions from writers and other staff members.
• In book publishing, works with manuscripts, author relations, and literary agents to acquire new manuscripts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree, typically in English, journalism, or a related field.
• Experience in publishing—such as copy editing or fact‑checking—preferred.
• Strong communication skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to cultivate positive relationships with writers and editors.
• Understanding of editorial processes and style guides.
• Optional: graduate degree; some employers prioritize experience over advanced degrees.