Editorial Assistant, The Cut
About the role
The Cut is seeking an Editorial Assistant to support the site across news writing and editorial operations. This person will start the day for our readers by scanning the news each morning, identifying the most important stories across all areas of the site (Power, Culture, Self, and Style), and writing them up in The Cut's voice and style. They will contribute two blogs per day, with the expectation that the first post will be up by 10:00 AM. In addition to writing, this person will handle administrative editorial responsibilities, including managing the editorial calendar, scheduling and coordinating meetings, organizing agendas and notes, tracking deadlines across desks, and providing general support to the editorial team.
Responsibilities
- Scan the news each morning and identify the most important stories across all areas of The Cut (Power, Culture, Self, and Style)
- Write two blogs per day, with the first post expected by 10:00 AM
- Manage the editorial calendar
- Schedule and coordinate meetings
- Organize agendas and notes
- Track deadlines across desks
- Provide general support to the editorial team
Requirements
- Strong writing skills with a keen eye for detail
- Experience with news writing and editorial operations
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet tight deadlines
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
- Excellent communication and organizational skills
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Communications, English, or related field
- At least 1 year of relevant experience in editorial or news writing
- Experience with digital publishing platforms and tools
Skills
- News writing
- Editorial operations
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Agenda management
- Deadline management
Benefits
- Flexible working hours
- Professional development opportunities
- Competitive compensation package
Pay
Commensurate with experience
Schedule
On-site
New York, NY