Senior Editor

American Alpine Club

. Report, edit, and fact-check expedition reports .

Posted 10/2/2026part-timeRemote • Colorado • United StatesSenior💰 $40 - $45 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

Role fit

Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive climbing experience and knowledge, particularly in alpinism and mountaineering, alongside proven skills in reporting and editing longer-form articles for publication. Proficient in managing multiple project deadlines while collaborating effectively with teams and external contractors.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Extensive Climbing ExperienceReporting and Editing SkillsAdobe Creative Suite ProficiencyStrong Organizational SkillsCollaborative Mindset

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Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills

ReportingEditingFact-CheckingResearchPlanning and LayoutLonger-Form Article Editing

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsTime-Management SkillsInterpersonal SkillsCommunication SkillsAdaptability

Tools & Technologies

Adobe Creative SuitePhotoshopInDesignG SuiteSlack

Industry Keywords

Climbing NewsAlpinismMountaineeringClimbing HistoryAAC Mission

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Report, edit, and fact-check expedition reports
Edit longer articles in collaboration with volunteer climber-writers and the Editor-in-Chief
Research for the American Alpine Journal, Cutting Edge podcast, and other AAJ channels
Collect and prepare photos and captions for publication
Upload and edit online stories
Perform additional duties assigned by the AAJ Editor-in-Chief
Assist the AAJ Editor-in-Chief with planning, editing, and producing the 2027 edition, AAJ website, e-newsletter The Line, and other channels

Requirements

What you’ll need

Extensive climbing experience and knowledge, especially in alpinism and mountaineering
Commitment to the AAC mission and ability to model its core values
Deep knowledge and love of climbing history
Track record of reporting and editing climbing news or similar specialty news
Proven ability to edit longer-form articles for publication
Experience with planning and layout in print publications in collaboration with an art director
Strong organizational and time-management skills, with ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple project deadlines simultaneously
Collaborative mindset and ability to work well in a team environment and adapt to feedback and constructive criticism
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including ability to work well on a team and across departments, with external contractors, and climbers, including people with limited English skills
Experience and comfort working within and meeting deadlines
Competency in Adobe Creative Suite, including Photoshop and InDesign, G Suite, and Slack

Benefits

Comp & perks

Contract renewable upon successful completion, with potentially expanded scope and compensation