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Job reference: 35273
A hugely successful and growing online newspaper in New York is looking for an assistant editor to join its growing Opinion/Features desk, covering everything from showbiz, lifestyle and health, to politics, business and the economy. You need to be able to write really well, comfortable working for a publication with a right-leaning editorial stance, endlessly curious and motivated to make the most of the huge growth potential both for your career and for the publication.
The Assistant Editor’s Role:
- Pitching opinion and features ideas daily, and writing briefs for opinion and features writers.
- Editing and restructuring articles to tight deadlines.
- Fact and legal-checking articles, working with photo editors and on sourcing with reporters.
You:
- Will have at least 2 years’ experience working on features and commentary for an online newspaper, news website, magazine or TV news show.
- Are willing to work full time shifts in the office, in new York, Mon – Friday
- Are a talented features/commentary reporter who can also edit.
- Are comfortable working for a publication with a right-leaning editorial stance