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About the Role
The Free Press is seeking a Senior Editor to join its editorial team. This role is central to the editorial operation, focusing on editing stories from staff writers and external contributors across various topics to produce agenda-setting journalism and distinctive, rigorous content.
Responsibilities
- Source, commission, and edit contributions from freelance writers, subject-matter experts, and opinion leaders.
- Shape pitches into strong, clear, and original stories aligned with The Free Press’s editorial standards.
- Provide structural, line, and copy edits as needed, guiding contributors through the process from draft to publication.
- Set priorities, maintain an editorial calendar, and ensure timely delivery of content.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with contributors.
- Help brainstorm editorial packages, special series, and big-picture coverage ideas.
- Collaborate with design, audience, and production teams to maximize the reach and impact of our work.
Requirements
- 8+ years of experience as an editor in journalism, publishing, or related fields.
- Demonstrated skill in editing investigations, op-eds, essays, and reported features.
- A strong editorial voice with the ability to sharpen arguments and elevate prose.
- Exemplary organizational skills and ability to juggle multiple projects at once.
- Familiarity with the current media and cultural landscape, with an eye for stories that break through.
- A track record of working with a wide range of writers, from seasoned journalists to emerging voices.
- Passion for The Free Press’s mission and curiosity about ideas across the political and cultural spectrum.
Location
- New York City
- California
- Colorado
- Washington state
Work Type
- On-site
- Virtual
Experience Level
- Senior
Salary/Compensations
- $120,000.00 - $170,000.00
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- 401(k) plan
- Life insurance coverage
- Disability benefits
- Tuition assistance program
- PTO
About the Company
- Paramount is a leading global media and entertainment company that creates premium content and experiences for audiences worldwide.
- Paramount's portfolio includes CBS, Showtime Networks, Paramount Pictures, Nickelodeon, MTV, Comedy Central, BET, Paramount+, and Pluto TV.
- Paramount delivers the largest share of the U.S. television audience and boasts one of the industry's most important and extensive libraries of TV and film titles.
- The company offers innovative streaming services and digital video products, along with powerful capabilities in production, distribution, and advertising solutions.
Equal Opportunity
- Paramount is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) including disability/vet.
- Paramount is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.
- We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, and Veteran status.