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Support print production workflows, including story planning, line editing, display copy, art coordination, and deadline management. The Right Candidate: * Has 7+ years of experience in business ...

Strong line editor; creative and opportunistic about coverage and assignments. * Desire to be on the news and excellent editorial judgment. * Ability to distinguish a fresh analytical take from more ...

You thrive in a fast-moving news environment and enjoy making quick, smart editorial decisions * You're a strong line editor who can improve copy while preserving reporters' voices * You have ...

You thrive in a fast-moving news environment and enjoy making quick, smart editorial decisions * You're a strong line editor who can improve copy while preserving reporters' voices * You have ...

Senior Associate Editor

Washington, DC · On-site

$85K - $100K/yr

The ideal candidate will be a strong line editor who is creative and opportunistic about coverage and assignments. They should have a strong desire to be on the news, excellent editorial judgment, be ...

Senior Associate Editor

New York, NY · On-site

$85K - $100K/yr

The ideal candidate will be a strong line editor who is creative and opportunistic about coverage and assignments. They should have a strong desire to be on the news, excellent editorial judgment, be ...

Editor

Sheboygan, WI · On-site

$72K/yr

If you are ready to be the face and heart of your community, please submit your application with the subject line: Editor - Sheboygan. What to Include: Your Resume; 2-page limit: Walk us through your ...

Editor

Springfield, IL · Remote

$72K/yr

If you are ready to be the face and heart of your community, please submit your application with the subject line: Editor - Springfield. What to Include: Your Resume; 2-page limit: Walk us through ...

Editor

Bloomington, IL · On-site

$72K/yr

If you are ready to be the face and heart of your community, please submit your application with the subject line: Editor - Bloomington-Normal. What to Include: Your Resume; 2-page limit: Walk us ...

Staff Editor

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$80K - $105K/yr

You should also be a sharp line editor, good at structuring an argument and eliminating jargon. You should be a polymath, not just able but eager to immerse yourself in a broad range of topics. You ...

You should also be a sharp line editor, good at structuring an argument and eliminating jargon. You should be a polymath, not just able but eager to immerse yourself in a broad range of topics. You ...

Editor

Decatur, IL · On-site

$72K/yr

If you are ready to be the face and heart of your community, please submit your application with the subject line: Editor - Decatur. What to Include: Your Resume; 2-page limit: Walk us through your ...

Editor

Decatur, IL · Remote

$72K/yr

If you are ready to be the face and heart of your community, please submit your application with the subject line: Editor - Decatur. What to Include: Your Resume; 2-page limit: Walk us through your ...

Senior Editor

New York, NY · On-site +1

$90K - $95K/yr

Line editing and top editing several stories a day * Headline and display writing * Story packaging * Idea development * Assigning articles * Cultivating relationships with freelance writers from a ...

You'rea strong line editor who can improve copy while preserving reporters' voices * You have excellent news judgment and know how to prioritize competing stories * You'recollaborative, calm ...

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How much do line editor jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 22, 2026, the average yearly pay for line editor in the United States is $64,031.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $50,000.00 and $72,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a line editor do?

A Line Editor reviews written content to improve clarity, flow, and style while ensuring grammatical accuracy. They focus on sentence structure, word choice, and readability rather than broad content or structural changes. Line Editors work closely with writers to refine tone and consistency. Their goal is to enhance the text without altering the author's voice. This role is common in publishing, journalism, and content creation.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a line editor?

To thrive as a Line Editor, you need exceptional grammar, punctuation, and syntax expertise, often supported by a degree in English, journalism, or a related field. Familiarity with style guides (such as AP, Chicago, or MLA) and editing tools like Microsoft Word's Track Changes or Adobe Acrobat is highly beneficial. Attention to detail, strong communication, and the ability to provide constructive feedback are key soft skills for this position. These skills help ensure high-quality, polished content that meets both editorial standards and client expectations.

What are some typical challenges a line editor might face in their daily work?

Line Editors often juggle multiple deadlines and projects, requiring strong time management and the ability to quickly adapt to varying writing styles or tones. Maintaining consistency while respecting each author's unique voice can be challenging, especially when editing work from multiple contributors. Additionally, navigating feedback from authors or managing conflicting editorial guidelines may require diplomacy and problem-solving skills. As part of a collaborative editorial team, you'll often work closely with copy editors, writers, and sometimes project managers to ensure that content meets the highest quality standards.

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Infographic showing various Line Editor job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 81% Full Time, 13% Part Time, 4% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 94% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $64,031 per year, or $30.8 per hour.

Features & Enterprise Editor

Fortune

New York, NY • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement

This job post has expired 1 day ago. Applications are no longer accepted.


Job description

Fortune is seeking an experienced Features and Enterprise Editor to help shape high-impact storytelling on a broad range of topics defining global business.
This editor should have strong finance, tech, and business knowledge and be capable of developing indispensable, must-read journalism for Fortune's audience of executives, investors, and business leaders. They will work closely with senior editors to assign, edit assign, edit, and polish features and enterprise reporting--including quicker-turn "weekenders" off the news and ambitious deep dives--for Fortune's print magazine, digital magazines, and broader digital coverage.
You Will:
  • Work closely with Fortune's editor in chief, executive editors, and features team to develop compelling features and enterprise stories across business, finance, technology, leadership, and culture.
  • Help conceive, assign, and edit a mix of stories, including executive profiles, reported features, analysis, investigations, and data-driven projects.
  • Take a leading role in assigning and editorial packaging around Fortune's major list franchises, including the Fortune 500, Global 500, Most Powerful Women in Business, and 100 Best Companies to Work For.
  • Partner with writers to sharpen story ideas, refine structure, deepen reporting, and produce memorable, distinctive journalism.
  • Work with editors across the newsroom to identify stories with feature potential and help guide them from pitch to publication.
  • Collaborate with photo editors, designers, copy editors, and production teams to help create a rich, visually compelling mix of print and
  • Help reporters identify and frame important business trends, using financial, market, policy, and leadership insights to inform Fortune's influential readership.
  • Maintain high editorial standards of accuracy, fairness, clarity, and storytelling that align with Fortune's legacy of authoritative business journalism.
  • Support print production workflows, including story planning, line editing, display copy, art coordination, and deadline management.

The Right Candidate:
  • Has 7+ years of experience in business, financial, or tech journalism, with a strong record in story development and editing features and enterprise reporting.
  • Brings a strong understanding of how companies operate strategically, financially, and culturally, and can translate that knowledge into compelling journalism.
  • Has excellent story assigning, framing, and packaging instincts and can help writers turn promising ideas into ambitious, well-structured features.
  • Is a strong line editor with a sharp eye for narrative, clarity, pacing, and voice.
  • Has high EQ and is a thoughtful collaborator with writers, editors, designers, photo editors, and copy editors.
  • Is driven by curiosity, an early adapter to new tech and journalism formats, and a fast learner of approaches and processes.
  • Combines news judgment with an appreciation for ambitious, conversation-starting storytelling and magazine-quality execution.
  • Understands what makes Fortune distinctive: authoritative, agenda-setting journalism that speaks to business leaders and innovators worldwide.
  • Preference for those with experience working in print or magazine-style digital publishing, with familiarity with design, photography, copy editing, and production deadlines, although not a requirement.
  • Is comfortable working in a fast-paced newsroom and managing multiple stories at different stages of development.

Location:
This role will be based in New York City at Fortune's headquarters five days per week.
Salary Range:
$150,000- $200,000. This range is a good faith estimate and may ultimately vary based on a number of relevant factors.
A few of Fortune's perks and benefits:
  • 20 vacation days and 2 personal days on top of 11 company holidays and an honor-based sick leave policy
  • Health, dental, and vision coverage (90% paid for individuals and families), along with flexible spending accounts where Fortune contributes to your HSA
  • 401(k) plan
  • Generous parental leave
  • Dependent care, commuter, and cell phone benefits
  • Tuition reimbursement program