Assistant Editor

Overview The Atlantic is seeking an assistant editor to help deepen engagement among The Atlantic’s readers. Role The assistant editor will support the Community team’s work designing and building a social forum for Atlantic readers. Responsibilities Vetting and moderating comments and contributions from readers Writing, editing and/or fact‑checking work produced by the Community and Audience team (text, audio, and video) Filming, editing, and producing social videos Administrative duties to support building this project Publishing videos on social platforms Brainstorming new ways to engage with readers Promoting community initiatives across platforms Qualifications At least two years of experience in journalism, at a social platform or in a related field Excellent writing and research skills, and experience in other mediums—or at least a willingness to learn A deep understanding of The Atlantic’s mission and journalism Familiarity with video and graphics editing, including CapCut or Adobe Premiere and After Effects Open‑heartedness and a commitment to diversity of opinion and respectful debate. As we develop a community for our readers, a spirit in line with The Atlantic’s motto—“Of No Party or Clique”—will be critical Strong time management, with the ability to communicate effectively within a tight‑knit team, as well as across a large organization, and to accomplish both discrete tasks and longer‑term projects on deadline Familiarity with reading and understanding user analytics, and then using them to inform decision making A dedication to making The Atlantic’s journalism accessible and approachable to as many people as possible A natural knack for bringing people together, whether through rigorous debates or delightful surprises or, ideally, both! Location & Compensation This role is based in Washington, D.C. Annual compensation minimum: $69,000 Annual compensation maximum: $75,000 This is a Guild position. About The Atlantic The Atlantic has, for more than 160 years, advanced ideas that matter and sparked global conversation on the most important issues of our time. We aim to bring clarity and original thinking to questions of consequence, on topics ranging from politics, the economy, and global affairs to technology, science, and culture. As the third-longest-running magazine in America, we find ourselves at a remarkable moment: one of both continuation and transformation, of upholding our legacy while continuously reinventing ourselves for the future. Equal Opportunity Employer 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. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr