Senior Editor

The Atlantic

. Grow The Atlantic's reporting on Hollywood and the broader entertainment industry .

Posted 9/15/2026full-timeRemote • California • United StatesSenior💰 $105,000 - $200,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in shaping cultural conversations and delivering in-depth analysis within the entertainment industry. Exhibits exceptional editing skills and a strong understanding of the intersection of technology, business, and national politics with culture.

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10+ Years ExperienceExceptional Editing SkillsIdeas-Based JournalismFluency In Technology, Business, And National PoliticsImpeccable Story Judgment

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Soft Skills

Collaborative SpiritHigh Standards For Clarity And AccuracyDrive For Urgent Storytelling

Certifications & Qualifications

COVID-19 Vaccination Compliance

Industry Keywords

Entertainment IndustryCultural ReportingMagazine SensibilityJournalistic RigorTrends AnalysisEditorial CollaborationHollywood WorkforceStory Development

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Grow The Atlantic's reporting on Hollywood and the broader entertainment industry
Shape coverage of the business and industry of Hollywood as part of the Culture team
Deliver scoops and big-picture analysis for a general-interest audience
Steer deeply reported stories explaining shifts across studios, platforms, Hollywood's workforce, and beyond
Identify coalescing trends and anticipate where stories are heading
Develop lively stories about Hollywood's power, absurdities, and entertainment
Work night, early-morning, and weekend hours when needed
Collaborate within a close-knit editorial team

Requirements

What you’ll need

10+ years of experience, with a demonstrated ability to shape the conversation about culture and the culture industry
A magazine sensibility, exceptional editing skills, and a strong interest in ideas-based journalism
Very high standards for clarity, accuracy, and journalistic rigor
A naturally collaborative spirit and desire to work within a close-knit team
A drive to be in the mix on urgent and consequential stories
Fluency in technology, business, and national politics, with a nuanced understanding of how they interact with the culture industry
Impeccable story judgment and substantial experience guiding reporters
Candidates must comply with The Atlantic's COVID-19 vaccination policy and submit proof of vaccination status, unless granted an accommodation

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equal Opportunity Employer
COVID-19 vaccination policy compliance, including subsequent boosters
Accommodation (e.g., exemption) for disability/medical contraindication or sincerely-held religious belief preventing vaccination