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Senior Editor

  • Full Time
  • Anywhere

The Atlantic

The Atlantic is hiring a Senior Editor to lead editorial work across our newsletters team. Based in the US, this full-time position offers the opportunity to shape storytelling at one of America's most influential publications.

About the Role

You'll bring seasoned editorial judgment to a dynamic team producing some of our most-read content. This role combines hands-on editing with strategic leadership, as you guide writers through the editorial process and help set the narrative direction for our newsletter portfolio.

What You'll Do

  • Manage the editorial lifecycle for newsletter stories—from initial pitch through publication—ensuring compelling storytelling at every stage
  • Supervise and mentor staff writers, providing substantive feedback that sharpens narrative angles and strengthens reporting
  • Collaborate with fellow editors to develop story ideas, identify emerging themes, and maintain editorial coherence across platforms
  • Craft headlines and subject lines that capture reader attention while accurately reflecting story content
  • Make rapid editorial decisions in a fast-paced environment where timing and quality both matter

What We're Looking For

  • Proven experience as an editor, ideally in digital media or newsletter publishing
  • Deep understanding of what makes stories resonate with readers
  • Ability to work collaboratively while maintaining editorial independence
  • Strong writing and editing skills, with attention to clarity, style, and impact
  • Comfort adapting quickly to new tools, platforms, and audience priorities
  • Track record of managing writers and developing editorial talent

About The Atlantic

The Atlantic is a leading magazine and digital platform covering politics, culture, business, and ideas. Our journalism reaches millions of readers seeking insight into the forces shaping American life.

How to Apply

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The United States of America (USA), also known as the United States (U.S.) or America, is a country primarily located in North America. It is a federal republic consisting of 50 states and a federal capital district, Washington, D.C. The 48 contiguous states border Canada to the north and Mexico to the south, with the semi-exclave of Alaska in the northwest and the archipelago of Hawaii in the Pacific Ocean. The United States also asserts sovereignty over five major island territories and various uninhabited islands in Oceania and the Caribbean. It is a megadiverse country, with the world's th

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