City Cast DC, Assignment Editor

City Cast•Washington, DC

5d•Remote

About The Position

City Cast DC is seeking an experienced, driven editor to edit and support a growing team of local reporters across multiple beats and platforms. Reporting to the Managing Editor, the Assignment Editor will monitor news and help manage day-to-day assignments, editing, and coverage strategy. The ideal candidate is news-driven, nimble, quick, and passionate about driving distinct coverage; able to identify developments worth pursuing and determine how to cover them; and committed to front-end editing, constructive feedback, and helping reporters grow. The editor should understand how stories can be adapted across articles, newsletters, podcasts, and social media, and should have or be able to develop expertise in local Washington and its communities. The editor will work with the entire team to expand City Cast DC’s newsroom. The role calls for enthusiasm about building a new venture, flexibility as the startup experiments and evolves, and a sense of fun as part of a tight-knit group. The position is full-time, primarily remote, and requires residence in the D.C. region.

Requirements

3–5 years of experience editing and managing reporters at a news outlet.
Strong editorial judgment and a deep understanding of how to shape and elevate reported stories.
Experience working in fast-paced, deadline-driven newsrooms.
Experience assigning and editing breaking news.
Attention to detail and commitment to accuracy, fairness, and clear fact-checking processes.
Excellent communication and people-management skills, including the ability to give constructive feedback and set clear expectations.
Understanding of cross-platform storytelling, including how written reporting translates to audio and social media.
Genuine interest in Washington, D.C., and its communities, with appreciation for the city’s complexity and nuance.
Must reside in the D.C. region.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with audience metrics and how to apply them to editorial decision-making.

Responsibilities

Monitor news developments and identify which items should become coverage.
Guide and consult with reporters as they decide how to cover news items.
Edit a team of reporters, providing clear feedback and daily support.
Review, refine, and approve story pitches; help reporters sharpen angles, identify gaps, and prioritize coverage.
Edit newsletters and other written reporting for clarity, structure, voice, and accuracy in line with City Cast DC’s editorial standards.
Collaborate with podcast and social teams to adapt reported stories across platforms.
Use audience metrics and reader feedback to inform coverage decisions and improve the newsroom’s approach.
Fact-check reporting and oversee accuracy and fairness throughout the editing process.
Coach and mentor reporters to help them develop as writers, reporters, and public-facing journalists.