Staff Writer
Core
Write original news analysis and reporting to anchor multiple editions of The Atlantic's flagship newsletter, The Daily, helping readers contextualize complex domestic and international events.
Role type
Senior staff writer (news analysis)
Builds
The Daily newsletter editions
Domain
Journalism / News / Politics / Global Affairs
Deliverable
product features
Required skills
incisive news analysis, stylish prose, news judgment, ability to synthesize complex issues, tight deadline management, audience insight
Preferred skills
deep interest in newsletters, specific areas of expertise within news
Technologies
none stated
Responsibilities
Write multiple original pieces of news analysis or reporting each week; monitor major domestic and international news; find fresh angles on widely-covered events; anticipate major news events; monitor reader replies to understand audience
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC