Associate Editor, Advice - APPLICATIONS CLOSE WEDNESDAY 2/19

Company: The Slate Group
Location: Washington
Posted on: February 22, 2025

Job Description:

Applications will close on Wednesday 2/19. Please give us time to review all applicants. All applicants will receive a response.Slate is hiring an associate editor to help run our advice columns. We are looking for someone with high energy, creativity, a desire to engage with and grow our loyal readership, and most importantly, a love for Slate's advice and a deep understanding of why it stands out in a crowded field. This editor will work across our advice franchises (Dear Prudence, Care and Feeding, How to Do It, Pay Dirt, and a new one to come) and must be excited to collaborate with the wider team of writers and editors.A typical day for this editor might involve editing columnists, sparring with other editors on headlines, reviewing and responding to column performance in real time, and working on long-term strategy and special projects.This position is based in Slate's Brooklyn or D.C. offices, but strong remote applicants will also be considered. It is covered under a collective bargaining agreement between Slate and the Writers Guild of America East. The salary range is $69,000 to $80,000 a year.Key Responsibilities

• Help manage Slate's portfolio of advice columns with Slate's senior editor for advice
• Editing to ensure that Slate's advice columns remain must-reads
• Generating ideas for how to optimize our advice franchises and seeing those ideas to fruition
• Collaborating with writers, editors, and others across the magazineRequirements
  • At least three years' experience on an editorial team, with editing experience
  • A deep understanding of Slate's advice columns and why readers keep coming back to them day after day
  • Audience development and search experience
  • Ability to use data to make decisions and strategy
  • Top-notch organizational and communication skills
  • Smarts, kindness, good humor, and generositySalary and BenefitsSlate offers a comprehensive benefits program that gives eligible employees the flexibility to choose the right benefits for themselves and their families. There are three subsidized medical plans and two dental plans, provided by Aetna, which can be paired with flexible spending accounts.About the CompanySlate, founded in 1996, is a daily online magazine and podcast network that helped invent the voice of the web. Our strong editorial voice and witty take on current events & culture have been recognized with numerous awards, including the National Magazine Award for General Excellence Online. Our podcast network, established in 2005, produces more than 20 podcasts, including Slow Burn, What Next, Decoder Ring, ICYMI, and more.Slate is committed to excellence through diversity, which involves attracting talented people from diverse backgrounds and traditions. We encourage everyone to apply. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application and selection process, please let us know. We will do what we can to meet your needs.
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