Editor

Robert Half • Contract • Washington DC-Baltimore Area, US • $35 - $49 / hour • 3w ago

The Senior Editor will be responsible for assigning, editing, and publishing world-class editorial projects across digital and print platforms. The ideal candidate for this role is an experienced editor with an uncommon talent for finding and shaping great stories and possesses deep connections with freelance writers. They should be passionate about storytelling and excited to commission and edit work that helps readers gain a better understanding of the planet and our place within it.

Bring a forward-thinking editorial sensibility to our team. Strongly desired for this position is journalistic experience in areas that include science, history, archeology, as well as innovation, technology and medical science.

Manage the development, commissioning and editing of stories and packages. This includes developing new franchises and new ways of covering topics and themes.
Manage related workflows to ensure that pieces come together in a timely manner and adhere to word counts, factual accuracy, and other specs.
Develop, nurture, and maintain new and ongoing relationships with writers and industry professionals with an emphasis on developing new voices and diverse perspectives.
Report to Senior Manager, Features on project development and challenges, assist in feature management, including contracts, scheduling, production stages, and administrative tasks, as needed.
Minimum of 6+ years of editing experience that demonstrates increasing editorial responsibility with a media organization(s), while managing content.
Outstanding editorial judgement, strong attention to detail, excellent organizational skills.
Excellent writing and verbal communications skills, strong knowledge of the brand and mission, and demonstrated expertise in related core topic areas.
Ability to take overall responsibility for concept and content, as well as manage creative relationships.
Keen understanding of various approaches to storytelling, and ability to manage multiple projects at once, on deadline.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Self-motivated and resourceful, with the ability to work with minimal supervision, problem solve creatively, and exercise independent judgment.
Ability to create impact and bring fresh ideas within a team while working collaboratively in highly matrixed conditions with colleagues outside editorial, including communications and marketing, and business support (sales, promotion, and development).
Proven track record in growing print and digital audiences and expanding audience demographics.
Curiosity about the planet and our place within it and the ability to grasp new subject matter quickly.
Understanding of the editorial process from conception to completion, and demonstrated ability to resolve technical, operational, and organizational problems.
Proficient in Microsoft Office, Adobe products, Editorial CMS (K4/InCopy), digital media platforms; knowledge of AirTable is a plus