Editor (REMOTE)
- Employer
- Project Syndicate
- Location
- New York, United States
- Salary
- Salary Commensurate with experience
- Date posted
- May 19, 2022
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- Position Type
- Jobs Outside Academe, Non-profit & Government Organizations
- Employment Level
- Non-Tenured Track
- Employment Type
- Full Time
Project Syndicate is seeking an Editor. This is a full-time position reporting to our Managing Editor and Chief Operating Officer. The Editor's primary responsibility will be to edit newspaper-length commentaries and, as needed, longer-form content such as book reviews and interviews. The Editor will also be responsible for writing headlines, tag lines, short summaries, and social media posts, and may be tasked with editing and curating features on the PS website and newsletters on an ad hoc basis.
Core Responsibilities:
Editing 800-1,000-word commentaries and, on occasion,
longer-form content
Writing headlines and social media posts for edited
commentaries
Evaluating and managing unsolicited submissions
Assisting with some (minor) website administration and curation of
editorial features
Occasional editing, curation, and production of editorial
newsletters
Other editorial tasks as needed
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree
Excellent writing ability (US English at a native level of
proficiency)
Demonstrated interest in, and understanding of, opinion
journalism
Strong knowledge of, and curiosity about, world affairs, economics,
and public policy
Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, news-driven
environment
Flexible schedule
Preferred:
4+ years of journalism experience in an editing capacity
Experience with a CMS and email marketing client (e.g.,
Mailchimp)
Social media fluency
Additional Information:
Full-time position
Remote work
Competitive salary
Dynamic organization
To apply, interested candidates should submit a cover letter, CV,
and writing sample to careers@project-syndicate.org.
All submissions must be in English. Submissions without a cover letter will not be considered.
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