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Associate Editor

Yankee Publishing, Dublin, NH, United States


Yankee Publishing Incorporated is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented

Associate Editor

to join the editorial team behind the iconic

Old Farmer’s Almanac

brand. This role is ideal for an editorial professional who loves accuracy, storytelling, and collaborative creative work—and who is excited to contribute to publications, digital content, and products enjoyed by millions of loyal readers.

As an Associate Editor, you will play a key role in researching, writing, editing, fact-checking, and proofreading content across Old Farmer’s Almanac products and Almanac.com. You’ll contribute throughout the editorial lifecycle—from idea conception through final publication with a focus on editorial excellence, efficiency, and revenue growth.

Responsibilities

Fact-check, copyedit, and proofread print and digital Old Farmer’s Almanac content

Support the calendar editor by helping create annual calendars, including writing, editing, fact-checking, and proofreading entries

Develop holiday lists, grids, and calendar-related sales materials

Compile, verify, and enter content such as calendar data, tips, folklore, poetry, and proverbs into editorial databases

Participate in ongoing database maintenance, indexing, migration, and organization projects

Respond to reader questions with accuracy and clarity

Collaborate with the editorial team to develop new editorial products and initiatives

Participate in editorial meetings and contribute ideas

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in a liberal arts field

5+ years of experience in consumer media editorial roles

Excellent research, writing, editing, and grammar skills

Exceptional attention to detail and a strong ability to spot errors

Proven ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks

Collaborative mindset with clear, effective communication skills

Proficiency with Microsoft and Adobe tools

Experience working with content management systems

Ability to work both independently and as part of a team

Preferred Qualifications

Media or public relations experience

Digital storytelling or podcasting experience

Interest in gardening, astronomy, history, folklore, weather, sustainability, or related Old Farmer’s Almanac subject areas

Recently celebrating our

90th year of telling New England’s stories,

Yankee Publishing is an Employee-Owned media company producing trusted print, digital, and television content through beloved and enduring brands such as The Old Farmer’s Almanac, Yankee and New Hampshire Magazine.

Yankee Publishing is

100% employee-owned , offering employees a meaningful stake in the company’s success. We provide a

generous benefits package , including health and dental insurance, a flexible spending account, paid holidays and vacation, a 401(k) plan with employer match, and an

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).

We foster a

collaborative, welcoming, and inclusive workplace culture

where individuals are recognized and valued for their contributions. Yankee Publishing believes in diverse representation and strongly encourages

people of color, members of the LGBTQ+ community, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and those from other underrepresented groups

to apply.

HOW TO APPLY
The Associate Editor position is not a remote position. This position will require working in our Dublin, NH office 3 days per week. If you live outside of a reasonable commutable distance to our office and are willing to relocate, please mention this in your cover letter.

If you have a passion for fact-checking, research, and copy editing, and the ability to thrive in a creative environment, we’d love to hear from you. Please apply on our website, supply your resume and cover letter to: https://ypi.com/employment/

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