Senior Editor, The Free Press

Paramount•New York, NY

1d•$120,000 - $170,000

About The Position

The Free Press is looking for a sharp, creative, and highly organized Senior Editor to join our editorial team. In this role, you’ll work at the heart of the editorial operation working to edit stories from both staff writers and outside contributors on a wide range of topics. You’ll be responsible for delivering agenda-setting journalism and helping to ensure The Free Press is publishing distinctive, rigorous, can’t-get-anywhere-else work.

Requirements

8+ years of experience as an editor in journalism, publishing, or related fields.
Demonstrated skill in editing investigations, op-eds, essays, and reported features.
A strong editorial voice with the ability to sharpen arguments and elevate prose.

Nice To Haves

Exemplary organizational skills and ability to juggle multiple projects at once.
Familiarity with the current media and cultural landscape, with an eye for stories that break through.
A track record of working with a wide range of writers, from seasoned journalists to emerging voices.
Passion for The Free Press’s mission and curiosity about ideas across the political and cultural spectrum.

Responsibilities

Source, commission, and edit contributions from freelance writers, subject-matter experts, and opinion leaders.
Shape pitches into strong, clear, and original stories aligned with The Free Press’s editorial standards.
Provide structural, line, and copy edits as needed, guiding contributors through the process from draft to publication.
Set priorities, maintain an editorial calendar, and ensure timely delivery of content across our report.
Develop and maintain strong relationships with contributors.
Help brainstorm editorial packages, special series, and big-picture coverage ideas.
Collaborate with design, audience, and production teams to maximize the reach and impact of our work.