Assistant Editor
About The Position
The Atlantic is seeking an assistant editor to join our newsroom. This editor will work closely with the managing editor and deputy managing editor of the print magazine, facilitating the monthly print production cycle, assisting editors and writers with research, and helping to prepare print stories for online publication. Candidates should be highly motivated and organized, with strong attention to detail. The ideal candidate will be creative, conscientious, and adaptable. Impeccable judgment is a must. This editor will be expected to collaborate regularly with colleagues across the newsroom, and must be able to work quickly and flexibly in a dynamic environment. The role will at times include night, early-morning, and weekend work.
Requirements
- 1-2 years of editorial experience (can include work on a college newspaper or magazine)
- Excellent writing, editing, and research skills
- The ability to manage time, communicate clearly, and accomplish both discrete tasks and longer-term projects on deadline
- Critical thinking, attention to process, and a love and enthusiasm for magazine journalism and The Atlantic’s mission
Responsibilities
- facilitating the monthly print production cycle
- assisting editors and writers with research
- helping to prepare print stories for online publication
- collaborate regularly with colleagues across the newsroom
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
