Senior Editor, Video Podcasts (Supervisory)

Senior Editor – The Atlantic

The Atlantic is looking for a Senior Editor to oversee the team making a new video podcast hosted by DavidBrooks. The podcast will explore the moral, social, and philosophical underpinnings of human decency—with a particular focus on the role that institutions play in shaping communities and ideologies.
We are looking for someone who can creatively engage on these ideas and who will ensure we are meeting high editorial and video production standards. They will be responsible for working with David to conceptualize episodes, and they will manage a team of two producers and provide direct editing support on episodes. Candidates should be deeply curious and excited about the evolution of video podcasts, and want to be engaged in this expanding format. This person will report to The Atlantic’s senior supervising editor. The role will at times include night, early‑morning, and weekend work.
Responsibilities

Manage a team of two producers
Coach and guide host
Edit episodes
Work closely with editors and The Atlantic’s fact‑checking team to ensure accuracy in episodes
Work with host on scripts, questions and re‑writes, providing notes on drafts
Pitch ideas and help shape pitches from other members of the team
Optimize video content for discoverability on YouTube and other platforms, in coordination with The Atlantic’s audience team
Manage multiple episodes on deadline while maintaining high quality
Oversee the show’s workflow, and team resourcing
Edit corresponding episode articles for the site
Qualifications

8+ years of experience in podcast video or digital news videos
Proven record of successfully managing teams to meet tight deadlines
Experience working with Premiere, Final Cut Pro, or other video editing software
Experience working with talent
Experience editing conversational shows
Impeccable news judgment and understanding of journalism ethics
A collaborative approach to creation and an independent work ethic
Strong leadership skills and an interest in mentoring
Salary Minimum: $105,000; Salary Maximum: $180,000.
This position is based in WashingtonD.C.
Equal Opportunity Employer

The Atlantic Monthly Group LLC ("The Atlantic") is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
COVID‑19 Vaccination Policy

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 to 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.

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