The Atlantic is hiring : Deputy Editor / Producer, Podcasts in New York

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.

Responsibilities

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

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 storytelling is a plus

Strong leadership skills and an interest in mentoring

Salary and Location

Salary range : $140,000 to $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.

EEO Statement

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.

Vaccination Policy

Job offers are contingent upon successful 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. Accommodations may be requested for disabilities / medical contraindications or sincerely-held religious beliefs where applicable.

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