Senior Editor

The Atlantic is seeking an experienced editor to join the newsroom. This editor will be assigned to the Culture desk, and will focus on coverage of how we live—including stories about family, relationships of all kinds, and cultural trends both online and in the material world. This position is full-time.

The ideal candidate will be versatile, highly organized, well-versed in magazine journalism, and relentlessly curious about human behavior and the forces that shape society. On any given day, you might be editing a critical essay about changing depictions of dads in pop culture, a closely researched personal story about a family mystery, a newsy analysis of the economics of high-profile divorces, an essay about how friendship, not romance, could be at the center of our lives, or a deeply reported narrative or profile, from either staff or freelance writers. Editing reported features is a key part of this role, so there will be stretches of time when you’re immersed in one big story. You should be comfortable assigning and editing stories about how culture and family interact with the most pressing questions of our day, across politics, technology, and business.

We’re looking for someone who sees potential stories everywhere, understands how to shape big ideas and arguments, and can bring them to life in an elegant, rigorous, and eminently readable way. You’ll be involved in the entire editing process, from idea generation to publication. You’ll oversee writers and possibly editors, and work alongside other editors on the desk to coordinate short- and long-term story planning. This role will also include opportunities for writing, if of interest, that contributes to the team’s coverage areas.

Qualifications Of The Ideal Candidate

• Strong experience as an assigning editor, including of features and narrative reporting
• Demonstrated interest in human behavior and the forces that shape our lives, with a nuanced, sharply calibrated sensibility about cultural trends
• Facility with studies and statistics
• Deep familiarity with The Atlantic
• Experience as an editorial manager who can deliver constructive feedback and oversee staffers’ development
• 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 identifying compelling ideas and communicating them to a general-interest audience
• 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
  
  

This job is based at The Atlantic’s offices in either New York City or Washington, D.C.

Salary Minimum: $100K, Salary Maximum: $160K

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.

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The Atlantic Monthly Group LLC and its affiliates ("The Atlantic") are Equal Opportunity Employers. 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.