Assistant Editor

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.

Qualifications of the ideal candidate include:

• 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.

Salary Minimum: $69,000;
Salary Maximum: $75,000

This role is based in Washington, D.C. or New York City.

This is a Guild position.

About The Atlantic:

The Atlantic has, for more than 160 years, advanced ideas that matter and sparked global conversation on the most important issues of our time. We aim to bring clarity and original thinking to questions of consequence, on topics ranging from politics, the economy, and global affairs to technology, science, and culture. As the third-longest-running magazine in America, we find ourselves at a remarkable moment: one of both continuation and transformation, of upholding our legacy while continuously reinventing ourselves for the future.

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.