Freelance Editor

Who we are: The Know is a news organization that delivers straightforward, objective information to an audience of young professionals. We leverage primary source data in our original daily reporting, and commit to an approachable, digestible, and non-sensational tone and style. Our stories are non-partisan and enjoyable to read.

Why we do what we do: Current media models elevate the loudest voices and the flashiest content, which has produced an unsustainable ecosystem that presents challenges to our democracy.

What we’re looking for: We're looking for an experienced editor who can independently edit daily political reporting and help bring it to life. Editors must balance a need to add style and tone, with maintaining factual accuracy and commitment to non-sensationalism.

This requires you to:

Rigorously edit short news stories for grammar, spelling, and length

Fact-check stories for accuracy

Bring stories to life by incorporating brand-consistent style and tone

Collaborate with reporters and ask clarifying questions

Manage to a deadline

Here are some traits we expect from our editors:

A keen pulse on political news

A passion for our mission and commitment to the future of journalism and democracy

Commitment to objectivity and nonpartisanship

Adherence to code of ethics

Ability to work independently

Thorough attention to detail

Understanding of what style and tone resonates with our audience

A team player

Time commitment:

Roughly 2-3 hours of editing per day (M-F), with opportunity to take on more hours, if interested

Project is on-going

What’s next: If you're interested in applying, please email: selena [at] theknow [dot] io. We'd love to hear from you.