Associate Editor, Editorial Booking

Atlantic Media • New York, NY

4d • $77,000 - $85,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Atlantic is seeking an ambitious and energetic talent booker to join the newsroom, reporting to a managing editor. This person will assist with securing and coordinating high-profile interviews and guest appearances across editorial platforms, including the print magazine, website, Book Club, podcasts, video, newsletters, and audience platforms. The ideal candidate will be resourceful, organized, nimble, persuasive, and collaborative, with a clear and proactive communication style, excellent diplomatic and research skills, and a strong understanding of journalistic standards. Booking experience is a plus, not a must.

Requirements

• Resourceful
• Organized
• Nimble
• Persuasive
• Collaborative
• Clear and proactive communication style
• Excellent diplomatic skills
• Excellent research skills
• Strong understanding of journalistic standards

Nice To Haves

• Booking experience

Responsibilities

• Serve as a point of contact for editors, producers, and other newsroom leaders seeking to identify and book high-profile interview subjects and guest talent
• Negotiate contracts and releases in coordination with the legal team where appropriate
• Facilitate logistics for virtual and on-site appearances, including coordination with editors, producers, as well as the editorial operations and building management teams
• Build a rolodex of existing and potential contacts
• Create and maintain tracking systems for upcoming interviews for internal awareness and cross-team coordination
• Assist with other pre- or post-production logistics as needed

Benefits

• The Atlantic Monthly Group LLC ("The Atlantic") is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
• The Atlantic is committed to diversity and encourages members of traditionally underrepresented communities to apply, including women, LGBTQ people, people of color, and people with disabilities.
• We do not discriminate against our applicants because of race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable law.
• Job offers to work at The Atlantic are contingent upon the candidate’s successful completion of reference checks and compliance with The Atlantic's COVID-19 vaccination policy.
• The Atlantic requires all employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19, including subsequent boosters, and submit proof of vaccination status.
• Employees who cannot receive the vaccine because of a disability/medical contraindication or sincerely-held religious belief may request an accommodation (e.g., an exemption) to this requirement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed