Fast Company seeks associate editor for Work Life coverage

Fast Company is looking for a creative associate editor to help steer our popular Work Life coverage on fastcompany.com. It is a hybrid position that will ideally be located out of our office in New York City, but could be entirely remote for the right candidate.

This position is represented by the Fast Company and Inc. union the Writers Guild of America-East. The Guild minimum for this role is $68,000; salary is negotiable based on the candidate’s skills and experience.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING

Helping to manage and grow our network of expert contributors, including assigning stories, managing deadlines, and editing several pieces per day
Helping the senior editor shape the direction and coverage of the Work Life vertical
Managing a high volume of story pitches daily and developing those that are the best fit for the section
Ensuring that all our content is factually accurate and has a high degree of editorial integrity
Write regularly for the Work Life section
Occasionally pitching in on larger editorial projects and research, as needed

Qualifications

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

2+ years’ experience assigning and editing stories for a daily online publication
Strong editing, writing, and communication skills
Familiarity with Work Life-related topics like career development, productivity, management, workplace culture, and diversity and equity efforts
Knowledge about Fast Company, the types of companies, topics, and industries we cover, and the ability to communicate with executives and leaders within those industries
Excellent organizational skills, close attention to detail, and desire to work autonomously
An ability to juggle multiple projects, and thrive in a fast-paced environment
An established social-media presence and savviness with promoting content on social media, especially LinkedIn and Twitter
Experience with WordPress and good SEO practices

TO APPLY

Applicants should submit two article pitches for the Work Life section, 2-3 relevant clips, a cover letter, and a résumé.

To apply, go here.

Chris Roush

Chris Roush was the dean of the School of Communications at Quinnipiac University in Hamden, Connecticut. He was previously Walter E. Hussman Sr. Distinguished Professor in business journalism at UNC-Chapel Hill. He is a former business journalist for Bloomberg News, Businessweek, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, The Tampa Tribune and the Sarasota Herald-Tribune. He is the author of the leading business reporting textbook "Show me the Money: Writing Business and Economics Stories for Mass Communication" and "Thinking Things Over," a biography of former Wall Street Journal editor Vermont Royster.