Associate Editor (Planetizen)
$50,000–$60,000 year
Remote · Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Job Summary
Associate Editor at Planetizen oversees editorial operations: editing, publishing, and writing 50% of time, packaging pieces with headlines and imagery, and guiding editorial processes; 30% on Planetizen newsfeed sourcing and publishing, and 20% on templated social media posts and newsletters. Requires strong editorial judgment, ability to manage multiple projects, and experience with analytics to optimize content performance; proficient with Google Analytics/Data Studio, Drupal, Canva, Sprout Social, and related tools; familiarity with urban planning topics and ability to collaborate with contributors. Location flexible in the U.S. with remote or hybrid options; office based in Los Angeles, CA; compensation $50,000-$60,000 plus benefits.
Required Qualifications
- 2+ years experience in a newsroom or other editorial environment, ideally with hands-on experience managing external contributors
- Ability to write and edit quickly while maintaining accuracy and quality
- Strong judgement, critical thinking and editorial instinct
- Ability to take initiative and work independently yet collaboratively in a small team
- Excellent time-management and organizational skills
- Experience with Google Workspace, Google Analytics, Data Studio, Drupal, Canva, Sprout Social or similar tools
- Interest or experience in urban planning
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