Assistant Editor

Assistant Editor

To be successful in this position, you will require strong writing skills, strategic thinking and the ability to have a meaningful perspective on industry nuances.
As an entry level position, this is a great opportunity to sharpen your skills and learn the processes and programs of a leading media outlet. And, the Assistant Editor will work closely with a talented team to collaborate on projects and gain guidance.
Responsibilities

The Assistant Editor will be:
charged with ownership of category coverage
responsible for developing storylines
a member of the editorial team in content creation and bringing new story ideas to the table
tasked with proofreading pages during the production process of the print issue to assist the senior managing editor.
Travel to key industry events, trade shows and partner meetings is required, resulting in coverage for each FCW platform including the FCW1.com website, social platforms, videos and print.
Qualifications

This position is New York based. FCW is currently working under a hybrid format where in-office days are required at the Hearst Tower.
Ideal Requirements:
Bachelor of Arts in English, Journalism, Mass Communication or a related field

One-two years in media / publishing

Knowledge of Microsoft Office, Adobe InCopy and Google Docs. Experience with Excel a plus.

In accordance with applicable Pay Transparency laws, FCW is required to include a reasonable estimate of compensation for this New York role. The reasonable estimate for annual base salary if hired is $45,000 - $48,000. A final decision on the successful candidate's starting salary will be based on a number of permissible factors, including but not limited to skills and experience, training, certifications, and education.
About Floor Covering Weekly (FCW): Established in 1952 and acquired by Hearst Corporation in 1980, Floor Covering Weekly has a proud history of reaching the most influential people and companies in the floor covering industry for more than 70 years. FCW continues to lead, influence and identify the most important trends and events in flooring and is by every measure the undisputed leader. Through such proprietary research as the Statistical Report and RēCo studies, FCW does not merely report on the world of flooring, but in fact has helped shape and define the industry. WWW.floorcoveringweekly.com
Job Identification 2026211
Job Category Content and News
Posting Date 03/09/2026, 04:00 PM
Job Schedule Full time
Job Shift Day
Locations 300 West 57th Street, New York, NY, 10019, US (Hybrid)