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The Atlantic is in search of a highly collaborative, organized, ideas-driven and fast-moving editor to join the team. This person will primarily be responsible for managing a team of producers, editors, and engineers and will also provide direct editing support on episodes, as needed. This person will also work alongside the executive producer to collaborate on strategy, editorial direction, planning across shows, and new show development. We’re looking for someone who has keen news judgement and can work with hosts on complex episode ideas, and who knows how to motivate a team and keep it on schedule. This person will lead Radio Atlantic , our flagship weekly, and edit other audio offerings from The Atlantic . Work with the host of Radio Atlantic to guide editorial news coverage and provide pitches and pitch feedback Edit weekly Radio Atlantic episodes by offering guidance of host questions, script rewrites, and structure revisions. Manage team of direct reports Work with producers on incorporating fact-checking, copy, and legal notes Sit in on tracking sessions and offer feedback during sessions and in post-production Attend regular newsroom meetings and collaborate with other editorial departments as needed Work with the executive producer of audio to develop new projects Support other podcast shows with editing as needed May be assigned to edit special projects or series as needed Qualifications Of The Ideal Candidate A record of editing conversational and newsy episodes under deadline pressure Impeccable news judgment and keen understanding of journalism ethics 12+ years of experience Experience in working with hosts through scripting, interviewing, and story development Proven record of successfully managing teams to meet tight deadlines A collaborative approach to creation and an independent work ethic Experience editing narrative story telling is a plus Strong leadership skills and an interest in mentoring Salary minimum: $140,000; Salary Maximum: $180,000 This position is based in New York City or Washington, DC. 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. _____________ The Atlantic Monthly Group LLC ("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 The Atlantic

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