Senior Editor (Supervisory)

Job Overview

The Atlantic is seeking an experienced editor to join the newsroom. This editor will be assigned to the Books desk and will focus on assigning a variety of idea‑driven books coverage, including critical essays, reported articles on cultural and publishing trends, and profiles. The ideal candidate will be well‑versed in magazine journalism, obsessed with clarity and accuracy, very organized, and deeply curious about a wide range of ideas across politics and culture.
With one eye on the book release schedule and another on a very busy news cycle, you’ll be refining pitches and assigning stories that contribute to the cultural conversation.
You should understand how to bring a magazine sensibility to a competitive digital environment, with all the intelligence and speed that requires. Working with both staff and freelance writers, brainstorming constantly with the Books team and colleagues across the newsroom, you will work to clarify and elevate ideas, ensuring that every article makes the strongest, most interesting, and most air‑tight argument possible.
You should also be very comfortable with a wide array of viewpoints and perspectives, keeping an eye out for ideological blind spots—including your own. This position will at times include night, early‑morning, and weekend work.
Qualifications

Substantial experience as an assigning editor, including essays, reviews, and news stories
A demonstrated knack for spotting and nurturing talented up‑and‑coming writers
An obsession with literature, and a keen interest in the ideas driving both fiction and nonfiction
Facility with the standards, ethics, and rigors of journalism
Deep familiarity with The Atlantic
Impeccable news judgment and an eye for argument and stylish execution
A track record of working with, and generating ideas with, high‑level writers
Sophisticated writing skills, with a facility for communicating compelling ideas to a general‑interest audience
Interest in and openness to a wide variety of views and perspectives
An ability to work quickly, switch gears as needed, and meet deadlines
Close attention to detail and high standards for accuracy
A collaborative spirit, and an ability to communicate effectively both up and down, and across different departments
Salary & Location

This job will ideally be based in Washington, D.C., but remote applicants may be considered. Salary minimum: $105,000; salary maximum: $165,000
Equal Opportunity Employer

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.
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 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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