City Cast DC, Assignment Editor

City Cast•Washington, DC

5d•$80,000 - $125,000•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. They can identify developments worth pursuing and determine how to cover them. They are a strong communicator and manager who values front-end editing, constructive feedback, and helping reporters grow. They understand how stories can be adapted across articles, newsletters, podcasts, and social media, and have or can develop expertise about local Washington and its residents. The editor will work with the entire team to expand City Cast DC’s newsroom. A willingness to contribute actively and enthusiasm for building a new venture from the ground up are essential. Because the venture is new, the editor should be flexible as the startup experiments and evolves. City Cast DC is a tight-knit team and welcomes someone who brings a sense of fun. This is a full-time position with excellent benefits. The annual salary range is $80,000–$125,000, depending on experience. The employee must reside in the D.C. region, though work will be primarily remote.

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.
Existing expertise about local Washington and its residents, or the ability to develop it.
Flexibility and enthusiasm for helping build a new venture from the ground up.

Responsibilities

Monitor news developments and quickly identify opportunities for coverage.
Guide and consult with reporters as they decide how to cover news items.
Edit and support a team of reporters, providing clear daily feedback.
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, ensuring it meets 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 grow as writers, reporters, and public-facing journalists.
Help expand the City Cast DC newsroom and adapt as the startup evolves.