Associate Editor

Job Summary

Seeking a talented Associate Editor to manage editorial operations in a full-time remote role, the successful candidate will edit, publish, and write content while overseeing the growth and engagement of Planetizen's urban planning platform.

Key responsibilities

• Edit and publish 2-5 feature articles weekly while managing external contributors and shaping editorial processes
• Source, summarize, and publish approximately 30 pieces of urban planning news for the Planetizen newsfeed each week
• Utilize analytics to monitor content performance and write templated posts for social media and newsletters

Required qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in a newsroom or editorial environment with experience managing contributors
• Strong judgment and critical thinking skills with the ability to maintain editorial quality under tight deadlines
• Proficient in using Google Workspace, Google Analytics, and content management systems like Drupal
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously with excellent time-management skills
• Interest in urban planning and the ability to quickly become knowledgeable about the field