Hyperallergic · 18 hours ago
Associate Editor
Brooklyn, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$70K/yr - $80K/yr
3+ years expHyperallergic is a leading online voice publishing contemporary perspectives on art, culture, and more. They are seeking an Associate Editor to manage a team of writers, produce daily news stories, and strategize coverage in the arts and culture sector.
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Responsibilities
Strategizing the day's coverage in collaboration with the Senior Editor and Editor-in-Chief
Commissioning and editing daily news stories, including breaking news, original reporting, explainers, and more, to produce up to 3-5 stories/day
In collaboration with the Senior Editor, helping manage a team of in-house staff reporters and freelance contributors
Writing daily news and other pieces as needed
Edit article drafts with an eye for grammar, syntax, word choice, spelling, and punctuation as well as structure and flow
Fact-check pieces and flag factual errors
Find appropriate images for each article and secure image rights/permissions
Stay on top of important developments in the arts and culture sector and help develop story ideas
Work with writers to select images for each article
Qualification
Required
Minimum of 3-5 years of newsroom experience as an editor or reporter
A network in the visual art world and the ability to cultivate new sources by responding to tips and attending events on behalf of Hyperallergic
An insatiable curiosity for the dynamics of the visual art world and its intersections with global and national politics, social justice movements, and power dynamics
Ability to work well on a team, complete tasks under tight deadlines, problem-solve, and communicate effectively with writers on difficult topics
Preferred
Experience with or an interest in other forms of media, such as video and audio
Enthusiastic Hyperallergic reader who is already familiar with our News desk
Benefits
Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
Retirement Plan (401k with 3.5% match)
Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
Commuter Benefits
Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick, & Public Holidays)
Company
Hyperallergic
A Brooklyn-based art blogazine, journal & podcast.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Veken Gueyikian
Co-founder, Publisher
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