Senior Editor, Ideas

Remote from: USA
Annual salary, USD: 81,000 - 90,000
Job function: Content & Editorial
Job type: Full Time,
Job posted: 17 Apr 2025
Apply before: 17 May 2025
Experience level: Senior
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We are seeking a passionate and deeply experienced Senior Editor to join our brand-new Ideas team. This is a rare opportunity to join Salon in a newly created position that will not only lead but also reimagine opinion coverage for our audience of more than 10 million monthly unique visitors. Be excited to flex your creativity, as well as shape the editorial future of the brand.

In this role, you will be the editor of our national affairs, politics and other newsy commentary, overseeing coverage that takes a critical look at current events and trends, both how we got here as a society and where we’re going next. As a leader for the expression of perspectives, big and small, you will set the editorial vision for the exchange of ideas on-site and across our multi-platform channels.

The ideal candidate is a seasoned journalist who has experience editing senior writers with distinct voices and a point of view. A proven track record of producing engaging arguments that connect with diverse audiences is required, plus rigorous training in journalism ethics and fact-checking, as you will be a leader in maintaining Salon’s strict editorial standards. A roster of freelance writers with experience in commentary writing is also a plus.

Responsibilities

Enlighten, engage and entertain readers through the production of compelling, voice-driven commentary
Consistently assign, edit and publish successful stories on current events in a variety of forms from both staff writers and outside voices
Collaborate with a dynamic editorial team, setting deadlines for writers and clearly communicating expectations to them
Cultivate and maintain professional relationships with a network of potential staff and writers, as well as high-quality relevant sources and their representatives

Requirements

7+ years of professional journalism experience, including 2+ years as a commentary editor, either at Salon or elsewhere
Expert subject-level knowledge of national affairs, including cultural and political trends
Excellent and fast editing, fact-checking, and proofreading skills, including expertise in AP Style
Expertise in journalism standards and best practices
Understanding of Salon’s voice and editorial mission
Proficiency in digital analytics tools like Chartbeat and experience with CMS platforms
Expertise in giving editorial direction, as well as receiving and integrating critical feedback
Effective communication and time management skills
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent newsroom training

Additional Information:

Full-time salaried position: $81,000 – $90,000, based on experience
Full benefits package, including unlimited PTO
The position is covered under Salon’s Writers Guild of America, East, Collective Bargaining Agreement
This is a remote position, but you must be legally able to work in the U.S.
Regular Monday-Friday schedule, with occasional evening/weekend work as needed to cover breaking news

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