Associate Editor, Ideas Job at The San Francisco Standard in San Francisco

The San Francisco Standard is seeking an associate editor to build out our Ideas section. Ideas is where the Standard publishes ambitious, original arguments and perspectives about San Francisco, California, the West — and the culture, industries, and politics that animate them. Working alongside the Ideas editor, you will commission and edit stories that cover everything from the state of San Francisco public schools to the AI boom to the California governor’s race.
This is a rare opportunity to help build something from the ground up. The Standard is an ambitious, fast-growing publication with big goals — and we're looking for someone who wants to be part of that. In this role, you’ll find and cultivate new contributors, keep the submissions pipeline moving, and edit pieces into sharp, voicey, deep work. You'll identify promising ideas and writers, edit different kinds of articles, and manage pitches and drafts. You are also encouraged to do original writing and reporting as time allows.
Responsibilities

Identify, cultivate, and correspond with contributors and sources across San Francisco and California politics, culture, and technology
Manage the submission pipeline
Edit contributor submissions and commissioned pieces for argument, structure, clarity, and voice
Collaborate with the rest of the Standard newsroom
Write and report as capacity allows
Qualifications

Editing experience, ideally in opinion, ideas, or commentary journalism
Familiarity with the San Francisco and California political and cultural landscape is preferred, as are existing relationships with relevant writers and contributors
Strong news judgment and a sharp eye for originality in argument and writing
Excellent writing and editing skills
Comfort managing multiple submissions and deadlines at once
Spanish- and Chinese-language skills are a positive
This is a full-time, in-office position based in San Francisco.
The pay range for this role is $80,000 to $100,000. Actual compensation is based on several factors unique to each candidate.
We are an equal opportunity employer. We value all aspects of diversity and do not discriminate based on race, ethnic origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, gender expression, and sexual orientation), age, veteran status, genetic information, or disability. We are committed to hiring a diverse team and fostering a culture of inclusion and belonging.

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