Sign up to access all features of our service.
  • Job search
  • Favorites
  • Create a CV
    New
  • Salaries
  • Subscriptions

Features Assistant Editor

$110k - $130k

DMG Media

US Features Assistant Editor

Location: New York

Position: Full Time/permanent

Salary: $110,000 - $130,000 depending on experience

About the role

We are looking for a dynamic candidate to join the Daily Mail's growing Features desk in our New York office as Assistant Editor.

The successful candidate will have at least four to five years of newsroom experience working at a newspaper, news website, magazine or television news show. Ideally you will be comfortable writing as well as editing as the role is varied, and some degree of flexibility is a plus.

This is an in-office position and a 9-hour shift Monday to Friday, but applicants must be willing to work flexible hours and shifts as news arises.

Main Responsibilities

Your responsibilities will include:
  • Pitching feature ideas daily
  • Composing briefs for feature writers
  • Editing under tight deadlines
  • Restructuring articles
  • Researching article ideas
  • Fact-checking drafts of feature articles
  • Legalling articles and working on sourcing with reporters.
  • Working with photo editors to create images to illustrate articles
  • Building articles in a content management system
  • Processing contributor payments
  • Familiarity with online research tools is essential

You must have an understanding of, and enthusiasm for, the DailyMail.com brand, our editorial voice and audience.

About Us

The Daily Mail is an award-winning, multi-platform newsbrand reaching more than 33 million print and online readers each month. The world-famous media outlet offers a unique blend of breaking news, agenda-setting exclusives, showbiz, health, sport and lifestyle stories across print (UK), digital, video, audio and social channels. Its global newsroom of journalists, formidable story-getting power and breadth of formats delivers highly engaging, trusted Daily Mail content to millions of loyal and new audiences. Founded in 1896, the Daily Mail is today the largest news publisher on TikTok, with more than 28 million total followers and more than 45 billion views in the past year. A trailblazing global phenomenon, the Daily Mail is part of dmg::media.

Our Commitment

We are committed to increasing diversity and maintaining an inclusive workplace culture. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of their ethnicity, race, gender, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability.

We are Disability Confident Committed. Please let us know if you require any recruitment documentation in other formats or if you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process. Please be assured that any such information will be held separately to your recruitment application and will not be considered as part of the selection process.
Vacancy posted 16 hours ago
Similar jobs that could be interesting for youBased on the Features Assistant Editor in New York, NY vacancy
  • Job Description: work closely with Kevin Longa on all steps of film & video editing process make and deliver rough and final draft edits of documentary films refine current edits with music and footage improve and finalize documentary storylines organize and deliver Premiere...
    Suggested
    Internship
    Flexible hours

    TASTE Productions

    New York, NY
    4 days ago
  • $55k - $60k

    Macmillan in New York, NY is looking for an Assistant Managing Editor to provide administrative support for managing editors. Responsibilities include handling reprints, maintaining metadata, and assisting with cataloging and production meetings. Ideal candidates will have... 
    Suggested
    Remote job

    Macmillan

    New York, NY
    2 days ago
  • $55k - $60k

    Macmillan Learning is seeking a detail-oriented Assistant Managing Editor to support our managing editors and production teams. This role involves handling numerous reprints weekly, coordinating materials for publications, and maintaining accurate title metadata. Ideal... 
    Suggested
    Remote job
    Work at office

    Macmillan Learning

    New York, NY
    1 day ago
  • $150k - $175k

     ...for. The Styles desk is seeking an experienced fashion news editor to help lead coverage of breaking news and enterprise reporting...  ...that range from fast-turn news to more ambitious packages and features. The ideal candidate will have excellent news judgment, strong... 
    Suggested
    Work at office
    Local area
    Remote work
    Flexible hours

    The New York Times

    New York, NY
    22 hours ago
  • $150k - $200k

    Fortune Media (USA) Corporation is seeking an experienced Features and Enterprise Editor in New York City to develop compelling stories. This role requires strong expertise in business and financial journalism while collaborating with various teams. The ideal candidate... 
    Suggested

    Fortune Media (USA) Corporation

    New York, NY
    3 days ago
  • $150k - $200k

    Fortune is seeking an experienced Features and Enterprise Editor to help shape high-impact storytelling on a broad range of topics defining global business. This editor should have strong finance, tech, and business knowledge and be capable of developing indispensable,... 
    Worldwide
    Flexible hours

    Fortune Media (USA) Corporation

    New York, NY
    3 days ago
  •  ...BuzzFeed, Inc. is seeking an Assistant Video Editor for their post-production team in New York City. The candidate will engage in tasks such as ingesting, transcoding, and organizing footage within Adobe Premiere. Successful candidates will have 3+ years of experience... 

    Dormont Manufacturing Company

    New York, NY
    4 days ago
  • $150k - $200k

    FORTUNE is seeking an experienced Features and Enterprise Editor in New York City to shape high-impact storytelling on business topics. The editor will collaborate with senior editors to assign and polish features for print and digital platforms. The ideal candidate has... 

    FORTUNE

    New York, NY
    3 days ago
  •  ...We are seeking a highly motivated and talented Assistant Video Editor to join our team. As an Assistant Video Editor, you will play a crucial role in creating high-quality video content for our online training courses. You will work closely with our Video Production team... 
    Full time
    Contract work

    Emergency University

    New York, NY
    3 days ago
  • $66.5k

     ...Northern Lights is currently seeking a highly motivated Assistant Video Editor to work within our post-production team. Duties would include ingesting footage, media management, project setup, preparing final deliverables, and editing content. You must have thorough experience... 
    Work at office

    Northern Lights

    New York, NY
    1 day ago
  • $45k - $50k

    Assistant Editor, Big Think Creative Remote About the Role The Creative Studio Assistant Editor is a full‑time position responsible for assisting in the post‑production of the Creative Studio's sponsored content. This role centers around organizing production media,... 
    Full time
    Remote work
    Work from home

    Voiceflow

    New York, NY
    2 days ago
  • Assistant Editor - New York (Hybrid, Permanent) Closing date: July 17, 2026 Assistant Editors play a critical role in ensuring a seamless, efficient, and high‑quality peer review process through proactive pipeline management and strong editorial support. They collaborate... 
    Permanent employment
    Work at office
    Flexible hours

    1291 Springer Nature America, Inc.

    New York, NY
    2 days ago
  • $75k - $95k

     ...Journal's Opinion section is looking for a skilled editor to join our growing editorial team in New York as an assistant editor. We're seeking a high‑energy, self‑...  ...commission pieces. You will be responsible for editing features and columns tailored for the global audience of... 
    Freelance
    Work at office
    Worldwide
    Flexible hours
    Afternoon shift

    Storyful

    New York, NY
    1 day ago
  • $70k - $80k

    Storyful is seeking an Editorial Page Assistant Editor in New York City to join our Opinion team. The candidate will write engaging editorials and contribute to the editorial voice of the Post. A minimum of 3 years of experience in political commentary is required, along... 
    Monday to Friday

    Storyful

    New York, NY
    1 day ago
  • $70k - $80k

     ...Position Overview We are looking for an individual with excellent writing and editing skills to join our editorial team. The assistant editor will work with attorneys and scholars across the Brennan Center to ensure smooth editorial workflows and exacting editorial standards... 
    Freelance
    Work at office
    Local area

    The Brennan Center For Justice

    New York, NY
    3 days ago
  • $70k - $80k

     ...cut through the noise with clarity, wit, and purpose. We’re looking for a nimble, thoughtful, and fast‑moving Editorial Page Assistant Editor to join our Opinion team. This writer will contribute impactful editorials daily — helping shape the voice of our institutional... 
    Local area

    SupportFinity™

    New York, NY
    1 day ago
  • $60k - $70k

    Job Description The Assistant Editor position requires experience in Adobe Premiere editing, compliance editing as needed, finishing shortform assets, as well as knowledge of After Effects and Photoshop with the skill set to complete basic graphics creation using an existing... 
    Work experience placement
    Work at office
    Flexible hours
    Night shift
    Weekend work

    Neier Inc.

    New York, NY
    3 days ago
  •  ...more. We're looking for a digitally savvy editor with strong news instincts and a passion...  ...to and quality of the homepages and featured stories are maintained to a high standard...  ...holidays Unlimited sick time Employee Assistance Programs 401(k) Match Subsidized healthcare... 
    Permanent employment
    Full time
    Temporary work
    Work experience placement
    Work at office
    Local area
    Remote work
    Flexible hours
    Shift work
    Weekend work
    Afternoon shift
    Early shift

    The Guardian

    New York, NY
    6 hours ago
  • $75k - $95k

    Storyful is looking for an Assistant Editor to join The Wall Street Journal's Opinion section in New York. The ideal candidate should have 2-4 years of editing experience, a deep knowledge of current events, and strong editing skills. This role involves editing op-eds,... 

    Storyful

    New York, NY
    1 day ago
  • $45k - $50k

    Freethink is seeking a full-time Assistant Editor to assist in the Creative Studio's post-production of sponsored content. This role includes tasks like organizing production media, preparing footage for editing, and collaborating with editors on videos. Ideal candidates... 
    Remote job
    Full time
    Work from home
    Flexible hours

    Freethink

    New York, NY
    4 days ago
  • Encompass Communications and Learning - Remote Position Title: We are looking for a detail-oriented and highly motivated Assistant Editor to join our editorial team. In this role, you’ll be responsible for supporting our Editorial Leads in the development and delivery... 
    Full time
    Contract work
    Remote work

    Learning, Inc.

    New York, NY
    1 day ago
  •  ...Description Posted Monday, June 1, 2026 at 4:00 AM Simon & Schuster is seeking an enthusiastic, ambitious, and highly organized Assistant Editor to join the editorial team of our flagship imprint, with a focus on fiction publishing. This role offers the opportunity to... 
    Work at office

    Simon-

    New York, NY
    6 days ago
  • $45k

    Professional Sports Publications is seeking an Assistant Editor to join an editorial department that produces licensed sports publications and industry-focused marketing periodicals. This will be a full-time, in-person position based out of our Manhattan office. Responsibilities... 
    Full time
    Work at office
    Local area

    Professional Sports Publications

    New York, NY
    4 days ago
  • Springer Nature Group is looking for an Assistant Editor in New York. The role involves managing editorial workflows and ensuring a seamless peer review process. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree, excellent communication skills, and a good understanding... 

    Springer Nature Group

    New York, NY
    4 days ago
  • $75k - $95k

     ...expansion of Opinion newsletters and will assist with the daily operation of the opinion...  ...Opinion section is looking for a talented editor to join our growing editorial team in New...  ...partner with the editorial board and editorial features team to produce a premium newsletter sent... 
    Work at office
    Flexible hours
    Weekend work
    Afternoon shift

    Nashville Public Radio

    New York, NY
    1 day ago
  • A leading global news organization is seeking an assistant editor to join the Opinion section team in New York. The ideal candidate has 2-4 years of editing experience, strong knowledge of current events, and exceptional editing skills. This role involves enhancing reader... 

    Dow Jones & Company, Inc.

    New York, NY
    4 days ago
  • $250 per day

     ...on the final candidate’s experience, skillset, certifications, and geography. The Role BuzzFeed is looking for a dedicated Assistant Video Editor to join our New York Post Production team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for ingesting media and prepping videos... 
    Work experience placement
    Remote work

    Dormont Manufacturing Company

    New York, NY
    4 days ago
  • Executive Assistant to Editor-in-Chief, Prestigious Editorial Magazine, Mid-Town, NYC Our client, a leading voice in conservative journalism, is seeking a highly organized, proactive Executive Assistant/Office Manager to support the Editor-in-Chief and manage day-to-day... 
    Work at office

    C-Suite Assistants

    New York, NY
    3 days ago
  • The Cutting Room Floor, based in New York, is seeking an Assistant Video Editor to support their production workflow across a variety of video content. This role is ideal for early-career editors eager to develop their technical skills in a collaborative and detail-oriented... 

    The Cutting Room Floor

    New York, NY
    2 days ago
  •  ...Floor from the beginning: cultural clarity, discerning taste, and a high standard for the work. Job Overview We are hiring an Assistant Video Editor to support the production and post‑production workflow across The Cutting Room Floor's growing slate of video content.... 

    The Cutting Room Floor

    New York, NY
    2 days ago

Do you want to receive more vacancies?

Subscribe and receive similar vacancies to Features Assistant Editor. Be the first to apply!