Posted on:September 24, 2025

Summary of the Senior Editor job at The Free Press

The Free Press is hiring a Senior Editor. Based in New York City, NY, US. Working arrangement: On-site. Expected pay: USD 150k-180k/yr.

About The Free Press

The Free Press is an internet-based media company that publishes investigative journalism and commentary. It produces news stories, podcasts, and live events with a focus on independent reporting.

Senior Editor job description

The Free Press is growing fast. We need editors who can respond quickly to news events, craft smart stories, and get the best out of staff writers and outside contributors. We’re looking for a sharp, creative, and highly organized Senior Editor to join our editorial team. In this role, you’ll work at the heart of the editorial team working to edit stories from both staff writers and outside contributors on a wide range of topics. You’ll be responsible for running reporters, conceiving and executing high-impact news journalism, and for editing regular columns. You’ll help ensure that The Free Press is publishing distinctive, rigorous, and agenda-setting journalism.

Responsibilities

  • Source, commission, and edit contributions from freelance writers, subject-matter experts, and opinion leaders.
  • Shape pitches into strong, clear, and original stories aligned with The Free Press’s editorial standards.
  • Provide structural, line, and copy edits as needed, guiding contributors through the process from draft to publication.
  • Set priorities, maintain an editorial calendar, and ensure timely delivery of content across our report
  • Develop and maintain strong relationships with writers, academics, journalists, and other potential contributors.
  • Help brainstorm editorial packages, special series, and big-picture coverage ideas.
  • Collaborate with design, audience, and production teams to maximize reach and impact.

    • Qualifications

  • 10+ years of experience as an editor in journalism, publishing, or related fields.
  • Demonstrated skill in editing business and economics pieces, including investigations, op-eds, essays, or reported features.
  • A strong editorial voice with the ability to sharpen arguments and elevate prose.
  • Excellent organizational skills and ability to juggle multiple projects at once.
  • Familiarity with the current media and cultural landscape, with an eye for stories that break through.
  • A track record of working with a wide range of writers, from seasoned journalists to emerging voices.
  • Passion for The Free Press’s mission and curiosity about ideas across the political and cultural spectrum.
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    The Free Press is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application process, please email tocareers@thefp.com.

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