Senior Editor #remote #digitalmedia #journalism
TalentNow Solutions, United States

Our Client is an award-winning experiences and media company that shares the world’s hidden wonders in-person and online. Founded in 2009, they created the definitive, community-driven online guide to the world's most incredible places. They closed a $20M Series B funding round in September 2019.

As a lifestyle publication geared toward off-beat stories around the world through the lenses of science, history, culture, and travel, Atlas Obscura's editorial work is defined by our pursuit of stories with deep connections to specific places, on any subject that’s filled with wonder and surprise. This Senior Editor/Writer will be tasked with helping manage our workflow, editing, and writing, with a particular focus on bringing in a new, diverse group of global voices to Atlas Obscura.

You’ll edit everything from short articles to deeply reported feature stories, write stories of your own, and collaborate on a wide range of current and upcoming initiatives, including special packages. Atlas Obscura is a remote-first company that encourages exploration, so the role only requires reliable internet access and the ability to work within the continental United States.

Responsibilities Include:

• Developing, assigning, and editing articles that distinguish Atlas Obscura’s journalism.
• Recruiting and commissioning from freelance writers.
• Writing 12 original reported stories a week.
• Managing budgets.
• Managing special projects.
• Working closely with senior editorial staff on long-term planning.
• Other editing and/or managerial responsibilities as needed.

Requirements

Qualifications of the Ideal Candidate:

• A minimum of seven years of experience in digital journalism, with at least five years of editing or managerial experience.
• Outstanding instincts for what makes a great story.
• Top-notch editing skills, from pre-draft coaching to line edits.
• Highly detail-oriented and organized.
• Ability to multitask on several projects and regular duties at once.
• Familiarity with content management systems and story production.
• Passion for Atlas Obscura’s mission of instilling a sense of wonder about the world.

You’ll Get Noticed If:

• You've got tons of great ideas for how Atlas Obscura can cover more of the world in exciting and fresh ways.
• You have a deep bench of talented writers.
• You have a sense of humor and work well with others.
• You’re comfortable working in a remote-first environment.

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