Senior Editor

Afar is looking for a senior editor to join its editorial team. The senior editor will bring new writers to the pages of Afar, develop distinctive story ideas, edit everything from middle-of-book packages to ambitious long-form features, and translate print content to other platforms. The ideal candidate should possess 6+ years of print experience and be excited to work on stories from inception through to proofs. They will work in a fast-paced and collaborative environment, coordinating with other editors and reporting to the executive editor.   Responsibilities

Assigning articles

Story and line editing

Story packaging 

Headline, dek, caption, and sidebar writing

Managing story budgets 

Overseeing at least four packages or roundups a year, in print and online

Cultivating relationships with writers from a diverse range of backgrounds and identities

Developing content calendars in collaboration with executive editor and editorial director

Conceptualizing how stories might live across all editorial platforms 

Working with the art team on story framing and layouts

Acting as brand representative at industry events and meetings

Requirements

Minimum 5 years hands-on print editing experience

5-8 years working in a deadline-driven, journalism environment

Sharp line editing, story shaping, and packaging skills

Demonstrated ability assigning and editing packages across platforms

Reporting experience and knowledge of fact-checking best practices

Meticulous attention to detail and grammar

Ability to manage multiple deadlines simultaneously

Ability to write clear, engaging copy and help others to do the same

Agility in editing skills, from a one-page roundup to a longform feature

Extremely organized and able to adhere to tight deadlines

Excellent communication skills and ability to cooperate effectively with staff and freelancers in a remote work environment

Experience assigning and commissioning articles

Experience working in a CMS, InCopy, Asana, and Slack

Experience writing newsletters

Experience scriptwriting and capturing footage for social video 

Must have a passion for travel, and be interested in conceptualizing new and interesting ways to create travel storytelling

You are

A strategic and creative thinker who has a passion for travel and is interested in conceptualizing new ways to tell travel stories

Capable of bringing out the best in both writers and editors

A proactive self-starter with a collaborative spirit

A team player who finds satisfaction in both contributing ideas and doing the work to make them happen