Senior Editor, The Week

The Week is looking for a writer with news experience for our national news and opinion magazine. The ideal candidate will be able to write quickly and engagingly, with substantial previous experience covering news. The Senior Editor will distill a broad range of news and opinion into thoughtful, succinct, and lively summaries in The Week's distinctive style.

What You'll Do

You will report to the Executive Editor, The Week US

• Assess the important news of the week in politics and culture to find the most important and engaging stories.
• Sifting, blending, and contrasting the opinions of columnists from the left, right, and center to help readers make sense of the news.
• Write several articles for every issue in a format that values compression, clarity, wit, and brevity.
• Explain the news in a way that gives busy readers “all they need to know about everything that matters" with an emphasis on accuracy and non-partisanship.
• Participate in the entire news team's planning of how to cover the news.

Experience That Will Put You Ahead Of The Curve

• Track record in news journalism to the highest standard
• Experience working at pace with appropriate sector knowledge
• The ability to work under tight deadlines

What's In It For You

The expected range for this role is $62,000 - $75,000

As well as more great perks, including:

• Uncapped leave, because we trust you to manage your workload and time
• When we hit our targets, enjoy a share of our profits with a bonus
• Refer a friend and get rewarded when they join Future
• Well-being support with access to our Colleague Assistant Programs
• Opportunity to purchase shares in Future with our Share Incentive Plan

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This is a Hybrid role from our New York office, working 3 days from the office and 2 from home.

Who We Are

We're Future, the global leader in specialist media. With over 3,000 employees working across 200+ media brands, Future is a prime destination for passionate people worldwide looking to consume trusted, expert content that educates and inspires action - both online and off - through our specialist websites, magazines, events, newsletters, podcasts and social spaces.

We've got ambitious plans that further build on our growth momentum and unlock new opportunities – and we're looking for driven people who want to be a part of it!

Our Future, Our Responsibility: Inclusion and Diversity at Future

We embrace and celebrate diversity, making it part of who we are.

Different perspectives spark ideas, fuel creativity, and push us to innovate. We're building a workplace where we value, respect, and empower everyone to thrive.

When it comes to hiring, we keep it fair and inclusive, welcoming talent from every walk of life. It's not just about what you bring to the table — it's about making sure the table has room for everyone.

Because a diverse team isn't just good for business. It's the Future.

Find out more about Our Future, Our Responsibility on our website.

Please let us know if you need any reasonable adjustments made so we can give you the best experience!

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