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Editor

Longmont, CO ยท On-site

Experience mentoring or directing junior editors and assistants This role starts as a contract-to-hire engagement, with a clear path to full-time for the right fit. We use the initial contract period ...

Digital Editor

Boston, MA ยท Remote

$55K/yr

The Digital Editor is responsible for curating, optimizing, and driving engagement across the Massachusetts cluster's websites, social media channels, mobile applications, and email products. Working ...

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Video Editor Hours: 80 hours/month (Part-time) Working Hours: 8 AM - 12 PM Pacific Time (Fixed) We ... Audience engagement and content retention strategies Proficiency in industry-standard tools, such ...

This editor launches the breaking news report each morning and ensures the newsroom responds ... Monitor audience metrics, search trends, social engagement and other data signals to guide coverage ...

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Alabama editor Lee Enterprises, a leading provider of local news serving 114 markets across 25 ... Help staff strengthen digital, visual and audience-engagement skills. WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

Editor

Niwot, CO ยท On-site

$350 - $450/day

Experience mentoring or directing junior editors and assistants This role starts as a contract-to-hire engagement, with a clear path to full-time for the right fit. We use the initial contract period ...

Video Editor Hours: 80 hours/month (Part-time) Working Hours: 8 AM - 12 PM Pacific Time (Fixed) We ... Audience engagement and content retention strategies Proficiency in industry-standard tools, such ...

Shape pacing, emotional beats, and narrative structure to maximize viewer retention and engagement ... Adapt editing approaches and storytelling styles based on platform behavior and audience ...

Editor

Niwot, CO ยท On-site +1

$350 - $450/day

Experience mentoring or directing junior editors and assistants This role starts as a contract-to-hire engagement, with a clear path to full-time for the right fit. We use the initial contract period ...

This editor launches the breaking news report each morning and ensures the newsroom responds ... Monitor audience metrics, search trends, social engagement and other data signals to guide coverage ...

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Chief Editor

Manhattan, NY ยท On-site

$100K - $130K/yr

Chief Editor Department ... RS-406 - Content - P&E - Platform & Engagement Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time Location: US ...

POSITION SUMMARY The Associate Editor coordinates digital content production, editorial tracking ... Partner with social media, marketing, and audience engagement teams to ensure newly published ...

Content Editor

New York, NY ยท Hybrid

$50K - $70K/yr

Working closely with global news teams, you'll help drive audience engagement through high-quality ... Managing sub-editing responsibilities and homepage presentation * Contributing to DAZN's social ...

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How much do engagement editor jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 22, 2026, the average yearly pay for engagement editor in the United States is $77,797.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $54,000.00 and $94,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an Engagement Editor, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Engagement Editor, you need strong editorial judgment, digital content creation skills, and experience with audience development strategies, often backed by a degree in journalism, communications, or a related field. Familiarity with social media management platforms, analytics tools like Google Analytics, and content management systems is typically required. Outstanding communication, creativity, and the ability to analyze audience behavior are crucial soft skills for this role. These abilities are vital for effectively growing and engaging audiences, optimizing content reach, and supporting organizational goals.

What are Engagement Editors?

Engagement Editors are professionals in media organizations who focus on building and maintaining relationships between the publication and its audience. Their primary responsibilities include managing social media channels, fostering community discussions, monitoring reader feedback, and developing strategies to increase audience interaction with content. They often collaborate with editorial teams to optimize headlines, promote stories, and ensure content resonates with readers. Engagement Editors play a vital role in growing readership and enhancing the overall impact of journalism in the digital age.

What is the difference between Engagement Editor vs Content Writer?

AspectEngagement EditorContent Writer
Primary RoleFocuses on creating engaging content to boost audience interaction and community engagement.Creates written content such as articles, blogs, and reports primarily for information and SEO purposes.
Required SkillsContent creation, social media management, audience engagement strategiesStrong writing, research, SEO knowledge
Work EnvironmentMedia companies, online platforms, marketing agenciesPublishing houses, digital marketing firms, corporate communications

While both roles involve content creation, Engagement Editors focus on fostering audience interaction and community growth, whereas Content Writers primarily produce written material for informational or promotional purposes. Understanding these differences helps employers and job seekers target the right skills and responsibilities for each position.

How does an Engagement Editor typically collaborate with writers and social media teams to boost audience interaction?

An Engagement Editor works closely with both writers and social media teams to strategize and implement content that sparks conversation and encourages participation from the audience. This often involves analyzing audience data, providing feedback to writers on topics and headlines that drive engagement, and coordinating with social media managers to optimize post timing and platform selection. Regular meetings and clear communication are essential, as the Engagement Editor serves as a bridge to ensure content is tailored for maximum reach and interaction. This collaborative approach helps foster a more dynamic and responsive editorial environment.
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Infographic showing various Engagement Editor job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% Locum Tenens, 74% Full Time, 20% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 71% Physical, 5% Hybrid, and 24% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $77,797 per year, or $37.4 per hour.
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Editor

Fact & Fiction

Longmont, CO โ€ข On-site

Contractor

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

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Job description

Salary:

As a Fact & Fiction Editor, you live in the cut and you care about every frame. You're a craftsperson who can take a project from string-out to final master, shaping story in the edit and carrying it through color, mix, graphics, and online finishing. You'll work closely with Creatives, Producers, and our wider post team to turn footage into work that stands out.


We're looking for an editor who can own a job end to end and move comfortably between long-form storytelling and quick-turn social cutdowns. The kind of editor who quietly handles the whole pipeline, the cut, the color, the mix, the graphics, the finish, and treats that as just doing the job. Creative, collaborative, detail-obsessed, and able to keep high-quality work moving on time in a fast-paced environment. If this sounds like you, read on.

Day in the Life

  • Take projects from raw footage to final delivery: assembly, story edit, picture lock, color, mix, graphics, and online finishing
  • Cut across formats and lengths, from broadcast and brand films to social cutdowns, product videos, and quick-turn content
  • Collaborate with Creatives and Producers to understand the vision, then bring your own instincts to make the work better, not just execute the boards
  • Manage your own media: organized projects, clean bins, reliable backups, and version control that someone else could pick up without a treasure hunt
  • Handle color grading and audio mixing to a broadcast-ready standard, or know when to hand off to a specialist and prep cleanly for them
  • Build and animate graphics and titles as the job calls for, from lower thirds to light motion design
  • Deliver to spec across platforms and clients, managing the details of codecs, frame rates, aspect ratios, and platform requirements
  • Keep work moving on tight timelines without sacrificing craft, flagging risks early and offering solutions
  • Maintain the standards and best practices that keep our post pipeline efficient and consistent
  • Contribute to a collaborative post culture where the instinct is to make the work better, together

Here's what you need to get our attention:

  • 3+ years of professional editing experience at an agency, production company, post house, or in-house creative team
  • A reel or portfolio link showing range and craft across formats (required applications without one won't be reviewed)
  • Strong command of Adobe Premiere Pro


Here's what will make us call you for sure:

  • An editor who can take a job all the way: edit, color, mix, graphics, and online finishing, without needing to hand it off at every stage
  • Strong story instincts and the ability to find the cut that elevates the creative
  • Color grading skills in Premiere or DaVinci Resolve
  • Audio mixing and sweetening chops, with an ear for clean, polished sound
  • Motion and graphics ability in After Effects, from titles and lower thirds through light motion design
  • Fluency in the rest of the Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, Audition)
  • Rock-solid media management, project organization, and version control
  • Working knowledge of delivery specs across broadcast, digital, and social platforms
  • Comfortable taking creative direction and running with it independently, without hand-holding
  • Calm under tight timelines, with a track record of delivering on time and on spec
  • Exceptional communication and collaboration skills

Not required, but itll give you an edge

  • An interest in post-producing your own work: scoping, scheduling, and managing post jobs from intake to delivery
  • Familiarity with VFX, compositing, or more advanced motion design
  • Experience with DaVinci Resolve for finishing and color
  • Knowledge of usage and licensing as it touches stock, music, and footage
  • Experience mentoring or directing junior editors and assistants


This role starts as a contract-to-hire engagement, with a clear path to full-time for the right fit.


We use the initial contract period as a working try-out on both sides. You get a real look at how we operate, the kinds of projects you'll be working on, and the team you'll be working on them with. We get to see your craft in motion, how you navigate a fast-paced post pipeline, and how you show up day to day. When it's working, and we expect it to, we move to a full-time conversation.


Contract terms are competitive and based on experience, with remote eligibility during the engagement. Full-time conversion is hybrid out of our Niwot, CO office and includes the full benefits package below.


Day rate: $350-$450/day DOE, remote eligible.

Full-time conversion (for the right fit): $70-$85K DOE, hybrid out of our Niwot, CO office, plus full benefits below.

What full-time at Fact & Fiction looks like:

    • A clear path from permalancer to full-time for the right person.
    • A killer culture with team members who have your back!
    • Flex PTO plan for work-life balance with supplemental family leave.
    • Generous holidays including a reduced schedule between Christmas and New Years.
    • Strong health plans - We even cover our employees' dental and vision premiums.
    • Long-term and short-term disability.
    • Access to Flexible Spending Accounts Plan.
    • 401(k) with company match (up to 4%), fully vested from day one.
    • Employee Assistance Program.
    • Life Insurance.


COME AS YOU ARE: your gender, your gods, who you love, what you look like, where you came from, or who you know don't make a difference here. Fact & Fiction is an open-minded meritocracy built on good work and good people. If you're smart, kind, and great at what you do, come as you are.