City Cast DC, Assistant Editor

City Cast•Washington, DC

19d•$60,000 - $80,000•Remote

About The Position

City Cast DC is hiring an Assistant Editor to report and write for its site and help produce its newsletters, especially its daily morning newsletter. The role focuses on writing and assembling the daily newsletter, authoring a weekly roundup, and reporting and writing original stories. The Assistant Editor will work closely with the Executive Editor and Managing Editor to program segments, identify important stories, and make each edition useful to readers. The position reports to the Executive Editor. It is full-time, requires the employee to be local, and is primarily remote. The role also requires a few hours of work on Sunday afternoons. The annual salary range is $60,000 to $80,000, depending on experience. The application deadline is November 10, 2026.

Requirements

1–2 years of prior experience in journalism, newsletters, or a closely related editorial role.
Working knowledge of Washington, D.C., including its neighborhoods, politics, culture, and local concerns.
Strong writing and editing skills with a clear, engaging voice.
Meticulous attention to detail.
Ability to meet daily deadlines and consistently produce high-quality work.
Sound news judgment and curiosity about what is happening across the city.
Flexibility, enthusiasm, a strong attitude, and willingness to take on varied assignments.
Must be local.
Availability to work a few hours on Sunday afternoons.

Nice To Haves

Experience in local D.C. news.
A sense of humor.

Responsibilities

Research and write key portions of the daily City Cast DC newsletter, staying current on local news, trends, and conversations, and occasionally take over writing the newsletter.
Assemble and write a weekly roundup newsletter.
Assemble and fact-check newsletters and send them on time.
Pitch and report original stories for City Cast DC that appear in newsletters and on the site.
Regularly review analytics and identify ways to grow the newsletters.
Work with the Executive Editor and Managing Editor to program segments and surface important stories.