Associate Editor, Editorial Booking

The Atlantic

. Assist with securing and coordinating high-profile interviews and guest appearances across the print magazine, website, Book Club, podcasts, video, newsletters, and audience platforms .

Posted 10/9/2026full-timeUnited StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $77,000 - $85,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong organizational and communication skills while coordinating high-profile interviews and guest appearances. Proficient in building relationships and maintaining tracking systems to ensure seamless logistics and compliance with journalistic standards.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Booking ExperienceContract NegotiationLogistics CoordinationResearch SkillsJournalistic Standards

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Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Soft Skills

AmbitiousEnergeticResourcefulOrganizedPersuasiveCollaborativeClear CommunicationProactive Communication

Industry Keywords

High-Profile InterviewsGuest AppearancesEditorial OperationsCOVID-19 Vaccination ComplianceNew YorkLos AngelesGuild Position

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assist with securing and coordinating high-profile interviews and guest appearances across the print magazine, website, Book Club, podcasts, video, newsletters, and audience platforms
Serve as a point of contact for editors, producers, and newsroom leaders seeking to identify and book high-profile interview subjects and guest talent
Negotiate contracts and releases in coordination with the legal team where appropriate
Facilitate logistics for virtual and on-site appearances, coordinating with editors, producers, editorial operations, and building management teams
Build a rolodex of existing and potential contacts
Create and maintain tracking systems for upcoming interviews for internal awareness and cross-team coordination
Assist with other pre- or post-production logistics as needed
Report to a managing editor

Requirements

What you’ll need

Ambitious and energetic
Resourceful, organized, nimble, persuasive, and collaborative
Clear and proactive communication style
Excellent diplomatic and research skills
Strong understanding of journalistic standards
Booking experience is a plus, not a must
Successful completion of reference checks
Compliance with The Atlantic's COVID-19 vaccination policy; employees must submit proof of vaccination status unless an accommodation is granted
Must be based in either New York or Los Angeles
Guild position

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equal Opportunity Employer
COVID-19 vaccination policy; employees must be vaccinated, with accommodations available for disability/medical contraindication or sincerely-held religious belief