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Senior Editor

The Free Press· Editorial
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New York, NY$150k - $180kfull-timePosted 11mo ago

About the role

Senior Editor to edit stories from staff and outside contributors, manage reporters, develop high-impact journalism, and oversee regular columns at The Free Press.

Responsibilities

  • Source, commission, and edit contributions from freelance writers, subject-matter experts, and opinion leaders.
  • Shape pitches into strong, clear, and original stories aligned with The Free Press’s editorial standards.
  • Provide structural, line, and copy edits as needed, guiding contributors through the process from draft to publication.
  • Set priorities, maintain an editorial calendar, and ensure timely delivery of content across our report.
  • Develop and maintain strong relationships with writers, academics, journalists, and other potential contributors.
  • Help brainstorm editorial packages, special series, and big-picture coverage ideas.
  • Collaborate with design, audience, and production teams to maximize reach and impact.

Qualifications

  • 10+ years of experience as an editor in journalism, publishing, or related fields.
  • Demonstrated skill in editing business and economics pieces, including investigations, op-eds, essays, or reported features.
  • A strong editorial voice with the ability to sharpen arguments and elevate prose.
  • Excellent organizational skills and ability to juggle multiple projects at once.
  • Familiarity with the current media and cultural landscape, with an eye for stories that break through.
  • A track record of working with a wide range of writers, from seasoned journalists to emerging voices.
  • Passion for The Free Press’s mission and curiosity about ideas across the political and cultural spectrum.

Benefits

  • health, dental, vision
  • 401(k)
  • paid time off and holidays
  • parential leave
  • short and long-term incentive plans
Last updated Jun 5, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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