Senior Editor

Job Summary

A company is looking for a Senior Editor (Supervisory) to join its newsroom.

Key Responsibilities

• Assign and oversee a variety of idea-driven book coverage, including essays and reported articles
• Collaborate with staff and freelance writers to refine pitches and elevate ideas
• Maintain awareness of the book release schedule and current news cycles to ensure timely and relevant content

Required Qualifications

• Substantial experience as an assigning editor for essays, reviews, and news stories
• Demonstrated ability to identify and nurture emerging writing talent
• Strong interest in literature and the ideas behind both fiction and nonfiction
• Impeccable news judgment and a keen eye for argument and execution
• Ability to work quickly and meet deadlines while maintaining high standards