Assistant Editor

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 is seeking an assistant editor to join the newsroom. This editor will be assigned to the Culture team, which includes the Culture, Family, and Books desks. The ideal candidate will be curious, detail-oriented, well-read in magazine journalism, and interested in the way culture, in all its forms, interacts with the social landscape. The position is full-time.

Assistant editors are key members of the newsroom, working closely with senior editors on all stages of The Atlantic’s journalism. Responsibilities will include—but aren't limited to—fact-checking, story research, participating in editorial meetings, maintaining team calendars, vetting submissions, and preparing edited work for publication online. The position may have occasional opportunities for writing and editing, as well.

Qualifications of the ideal candidate include:

At least two years of experience in journalism or a related field. (School experience can count.)

Familiarity with the latest ideas and developments in the fields covered by the Culture team.

A healthy journalistic skepticism, high standards for accuracy, and the ability to parse statistics and studies while fact-checking stories.

Excellent writing, editing, and research skills. In particular, a facility for identifying trends (in entertainment, in the broader culture, in our relationships)—and for communicating them to a general-interest audience.

A strong sense of what distinguishes culture, books, and family stories at The Atlantic.

Excellent time management, with the ability to communicate effectively within a fast-paced, tight-knit team, and to accomplish both discrete tasks and longer-term projects on deadline