Senior Associate Editor
Core
Senior editor responsible for assigning, editing, and commissioning argument-driven essays and analysis on foreign affairs and national security for The Atlantic.
Role type
Senior Associate Editor (Editorial)
Builds
Original essays, analysis, and reporting for a major news magazine
Domain
Media, Journalism, Foreign Policy, National Security
Deliverable
product features
Required skills
Line editing, story assignment, editorial judgment, deadline management, contributor scouting
Preferred skills
Knowledge of American foreign policy, relationships with foreign policy experts, ability to work independently
Technologies
N/A
Responsibilities
Assign and edit coverage of major developing stories, spot opportunities to commission original essays and reporting, scout for appropriate contributors when breaking news calls for regional expertise, coordinate with other teams including art, copy, fact-check, and audience
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
