The Hill Assistant Editor Job at Nexstar Media Group, Inc. in Washington

The Hill, a division of Nexstar Media Group, is seeking an Assistant Editor to join our newsroom in Washington, D.C. The candidate will work closely with reporters and editors to generate ideas, craft non-partisan stories, and develop newsletters.

Responsibilities

• Edit editorial content for clarity, accuracy, style, grammar, and adherence to The Hill’s editorial standards.
• Fact‑check and verify information to ensure accuracy and credibility.
• Pitch story and newsletter ideas; assist in front‑line editing, copy editing, and production of newsletters.
• Oversee all sponsored ads in newsletters: build mockups for the Sales team, provide feedback on ad placements, and maintain clear boundaries around sponsored content.
• Assist other staff with newsletters: provide feedback and technical help to editors and writers handling email content, and pitch in where needed.
• Help update the newsletter style guide; update templates, systems, and other processes as needed based on The Hill’s broader product and strategic goals.
• Take a leading role in inclusion of sponsorships in newsletters, liaising with Sales on ad assets, creating mockups, offering feedback on campaign performance, ensuring deliverability, and addressing any issues involving sponsorships.

Qualifications

• Excellent knowledge of political and policy‑oriented news, closely tracking competitors’ work.
• Strong attention to detail and comfortable suggesting edits both big and small.
• Committed to a "whole team" approach, utilizing your knowledge and skills and those of others.
• A bachelor’s degree in journalism or a related field.
• Familiarity with SEO and analytics tools preferred.
• Experience handling digital ads and/or newsletter sponsorships is a plus.

Compensation

$28–$33 per hour, based upon experience.

Benefits

Our comprehensive benefits package for full‑time employees includes medical (multiple plan options), dental, vision insurance, paid time off, a 401(k) with company matching contributions, paid parental leave, life insurance, and more. Part‑time employees are eligible for a 401(k) and any local/state leave plans.

How to Apply

Submit a copy of your resume and a brief cover letter describing your interest in the position in a single PDF document. If you would like to include clips of past work, you may also attach those.

About The Hill

Established in 1994, The Hill is the country’s definitive digital source for non‑partisan political news and information. Inside the Beltway, it is known as an essential, agenda‑setting read for lawmakers and influencers. Beyond the Capitol, The Hill’s trusted content is shared more often on social media than any other political news brand in America.

Our properties include TheHill.com, reaching a monthly audience of 41M; Hill.TV, the largest independent video platform within the Beltway with 1.4B annual views; The Hill’s print edition, one of the most influential sources for lawmakers and policy makers; Elevate Studios, creating breakthrough branded content offerings for leading marketers; and The Hill Events, which hosted 70 virtual events last year, featuring 92 members of Congress and 88 industry leaders in meaningful policy discussions.