Associate Editor

SUMMARY: The Associate Editor is responsible for ensuring that writers and editors are working together to produce the highest quality content TAI possibly can. The Associate Editor works closely with an assigned group of writers to develop expertise on assigned topics and beats. The Associate Editor is responsible for helping to brainstorm story ideas, clarify mission-aligned angles, evaluate pitches and sourcing, as well as serve as the first read for line edits. The Associate Editor position reports directly to TAI’s Managing Editor and is a union represented position.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Work closely with editors and writers on daily content;

Support writers in story and angle brainstorming;

Help writers enrich and clarify stories and writing in a collaborative, productive and positive manner;

Serve as first read for copy editing to ensure that writing is clear, accurate and properly sited;

Work with the editorial management team to set deadlines and communicate priorities to writers when needed;

Collaborate with editors and writers to ensure content is unique, sourced, and aligned with our mission;

Contribute to ongoing improvement of editorial production systems;

Assist with headline writing;

Assist with finalizing and preparing content for website publication.

QUALIFICATIONS

3+ years of relevant work experience in online publishing

Thorough understanding of current domestic politics

A successful track record of working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment

Capable of managing multiple priorities simultaneously

Prior experience working with editorial workflow applications and systems

Impeccable line editing and fact checking skills

Detailed understanding of AP style

Ability to work well with a team in a virtual workspace

Able to collaborate with writers on tight deadline

TO APPLY: Please visit https://americanindependent.com/jobs/associate-editor/

SALARY RANGE: $80,000 - $94,999

BENEFITS: This is a full-time remote position with access to TAI’s Washington, DC office. TAI offers comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance, a 401K with company match, and a generous paid time off policy.

ABOUT THE AMERICAN INDEPENDENT
The American Independent is the No. 1 digital platform for progressive news, reaching millions of people each month. We strive to report with honesty and integrity and shine a light on those in power who obstruct progress.

Founded in 2016, The American Independent is a non-partisan 501(c)(3) organization. We cover presidential politics, the House and the Senate, the Supreme Court, and state politics. We also focus on beats that are important to our audience including LGBTQ issues, economics, voter rights, media accountability, and reproductive rights.

The American Independent provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.