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DDM GROUP LLC

Associate Editor (Digital)

Atlanta, GA · On-site

Atlanta Black Star is seeking an Associate News Editor to support our fast-paced digital newsroom. This role is ideal for someone with prior newsroom or news production experience who thrives in a ...

DDM GROUP LLC

Associate Editor (Digital)

Atlanta, GA

Atlanta Black Star is seeking an Associate News Editor to support our fast-paced digital newsroom. This role is ideal for someone with prior newsroom or news production experience who thrives in a ...

Newsweek

Associate News Editor

Manhattan, NY · Hybrid

$70K - $80K/yr

Newsweek is seeking an Associate Editor to join our US digital newsroom, focused on AI assisted news production. This role is ideal for a journalist who is passionate about the intersection of ...

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As of Jun 4, 2026, the average hourly pay for associate editor in the United States is $27.25, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $21.88 and $30.53 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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To excel as an Associate Editor, you need strong writing, editing, and research skills, often backed by a degree in English, journalism, or a related field. Familiarity with content management systems (CMS), style guides (like AP or Chicago), and editing software is typically required. Attention to detail, organization, and effective communication are crucial soft skills for managing deadlines and collaborating with writers. These abilities ensure content accuracy, quality, and timely publication in a fast-paced editorial environment.

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Associate Editors often juggle several articles or publications at once, each with its own timeline and set of contributors. A common challenge is prioritizing tasks effectively to meet tight deadlines while maintaining editorial quality and accuracy. This role requires strong organizational skills and clear communication with writers, senior editors, and other team members to ensure everyone is aligned. Developing efficient workflows and being adaptable to sudden changes—such as urgent revisions or shifting editorial calendars—are essential for success in this fast-paced environment.

What does an Associate Editor do?

An Associate Editor is responsible for supporting the editorial process at a publication or media outlet. Their tasks usually include reviewing submissions, editing articles for clarity and accuracy, coordinating with writers and contributors, and helping manage deadlines. Associate Editors often assist in shaping content strategy and may contribute their own writing as well. They work closely with senior editors to ensure the quality and consistency of published materials.

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AspectAssociate EditorCopy Editor
Required CredentialsBachelor's degree, experience in editing or publishingBachelor's degree, strong language and grammar skills
Work EnvironmentEditorial teams in publishing, media, or academic settingsPublishing houses, magazines, online media
Employer & Industry UsageUsed in publishing, journalism, academic publishingCommon in editing, publishing, media industries
Primary FocusContent acquisition, editorial decision-making, overseeing projectsGrammar, style, clarity, and correctness of text

While both roles are vital in publishing, an Associate Editor typically handles content selection and editorial oversight, whereas a Copy Editor focuses on refining language, grammar, and style. The Associate Editor often manages multiple projects and collaborates with writers, while the Copy Editor ensures the final text is polished and error-free.

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Associate Editor - Caledonia, MN

Adams Multimedia

Saint Peter, MN • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

This job post has expired today. Applications are no longer accepted.

Job description

Associate Editor Position

The Caledonia Argus is looking for its next newsroom leader who will lead by example, engage with our audience and community on a regular basis, develop and procure content that ensures "must read" status, be organized and efficient, and work harmoniously with other team members in our group of newspapers. As the Associate Editor, you will head up the news reporting for the Caledonia Argus, and organize the weekly printed paper, while ensuring the website is constantly updated.

The goal for our Associate Editor is to maintain and increase readership and subscribership, and to help the team continually improve our printed publications and digital platforms.

The city of Caledonia is located in Scenic Bluff Country in Houston County, offering a vibrant downtown that is well known for its charm in Southeast Minnesota. There is no shortage of news to cover, with a highly active city government and school district, healthy service groups, a wide range of nonprofits and small businesses, a robust arts scene, and a number of frequently debated issues.

Expectations

  • Live in or near the city and come into the office regularly Create and procure must read content for our print and digital offerings Lead and manage online and print publishing cycles and develop effective planning for both Plan and execute regular social media postings and other audience engagement efforts Engage with the community at a wide variety of events, happenings, clubs, meetings, etc.
  • Help the team develop targeted e-newsletters based on reader interests
  • Comply with media law and ethical guidelines
  • Be an effective member of the APG Southern Minn leadership team

Requirements

  • Working experience in the journalistic field, preferably with writing background
  • Strong writing skills and an excellent portfolio
  • A proven ability to be both self-sufficient and capable of working in a team
  • Demonstrated news judgement
  • An eye for detail along with critical thinking
  • A penchant for organization and multitasking An understanding and interest in the use of computers and technology
  • Degree in journalism or related field (preferable but not required)

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

Benefits include medical (split between employer and employee), dental and vision options (employee paid). There are three company-sponsored benefits, including short-term disability, long-term disability and a term life insurance policy. The company pays for six major holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's, Memorial Day, Independence Day and Labor Day), plus volunteer days and floating holidays.

Employees accrue 3.12 hours of paid leave per pay period in the first year of employment (80 hours) and increasing to 4.68 hours per pay period (120 hours) after their one-year anniversary of employment.

The company will pay 35 cents to the mile for work-related driving, in addition to a monthly sum for use of a smartphone on the job. The company has the option of making a discretionary match to the 401K retirement plan after year's end.

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