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The Opportunity This is the company's first post-sales hire, a high-priority, founding customer success role. You will operate as an individual contributor with a team eventually built around you ...

This is the company's first post-sales hire, a high-priority, founding customer success role. You will operate as an individual contributor with a team eventually built around you, owning enterprise ...

This is the company's first post-sales hire, a high-priority, founding customer success role. You will operate as an individual contributor with a team eventually built around you, owning enterprise ...

Affiliate Manager - TikTok Shop

New York, NY ยท On-site

$75K - $85K/yr

Success looks like: the activation KPI above, weekly affiliate recruits and activation rate (joined to first post to first sale), community engagement and retention (active posters per week, churn of ...

Editorial Assistant, The Cut

New York, NY ยท On-site

$65K - $80K/yr

They'll 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 ...

Affiliate Manager - TikTok Shop

Austin, TX ยท On-site

$75K - $85K/yr

Success looks like: the activation KPI above, weekly affiliate recruits and activation rate (joined to first post to first sale), community engagement and retention (active posters per week, churn of ...

Affiliate Manager - TikTok Shop

New York, NY ยท On-site

$75K - $85K/yr

Success looks like: the activation KPI above, weekly affiliate recruits and activation rate (joined to first post to first sale), community engagement and retention (active posters per week, churn of ...

Success looks like: the activation KPI above, weekly affiliate recruits and activation rate (joined to first post to first sale), community engagement and retention (active posters per week, churn of ...

Affiliate Manager - TikTok Shop

New York, NY ยท On-site

$75K - $85K/yr

Success looks like: the activation KPI above, weekly affiliate recruits and activation rate (joined to first post to first sale), community engagement and retention (active posters per week, churn of ...

Affiliate Manager - TikTok Shop

Austin, TX ยท On-site

$75K - $85K/yr

Success looks like: the activation KPI above, weekly affiliate recruits and activation rate (joined to first post to first sale), community engagement and retention (active posters per week, churn of ...

About Pathway At Pathway we are shaking the foundations of artificial intelligence by introducing the world's first post-transformer model that adapts and thinks just like humans. Our breakthrough ...

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How much do the first post jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 11, 2026, the average hourly pay for the first post in the United States is $19.70, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.35 and $23.56 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between The First Post vs Content Writer?

AspectThe First PostContent Writer
Required CredentialsBasic writing skills, possibly some SEO knowledgeSimilar, often requires writing samples or portfolio
Work EnvironmentOnline, freelance or agency settingsOnline, freelance or in-house roles
Industry UsageUsed across digital marketing, blogging, mediaCommon in marketing, media, corporate communications
Search & Comparison IntentUnderstanding entry-level content creation rolesClarifying role differences for aspiring writers

The First Post typically refers to an initial or beginner-level content creation role, often focusing on basic writing tasks. Content Writers generally have similar credentials but may require more experience or specialization. Both roles are prevalent in digital marketing and media industries, with overlapping work environments. The main difference lies in experience level and scope, with The First Post often representing an entry point into content creation.

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Infographic showing various The First Post job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 75% Full Time, 19% Part Time, and 5% Contract. Highlights an 84% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 15% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $40,972 per year, or $19.7 per hour.

Editorial Assistant, The Cut

New York, NY โ€ข On-site

Full-time

Posted 21 days ago


Job description

EDITORIAL ASSISTANT, THE CUTย WHO WE ARE

New York Magazine and The Cut are part of Vox Media, the leading modern media company. We guide our audience from discovery to obsession. We inspire essential conversations about what's now, what's next, and what's possible.

As a community of journalists and storytellers, business professionals, creators and technologists, we believe it is a moral and business imperative to amplify voices: to cultivate diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout our organization and media. This applies to our candidates, our teams, our storytelling, our creative work, and our platforms, products, and partnerships.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

The Cut is looking for 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'll 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.

We're looking for someone who obsessively follows culture (from politics to celebrity) and knows what makes a Cut story. You should have strong news judgment, excellent organizational skills, and a good sense of work ethic and humor!

WHO YOU ARE

Responsibilities

  • Work with and report to the News Editor, who oversees all news posts on the blog
  • Mornings spent identifying stories to write up
  • Write two short news posts per day, aiming to engage readers with the Cut's tone, with the first post up by 10:00 AM
  • Closely follow politics, culture trends, and celebrity news
  • Actively monitor social media to keep on top of breaking news and current trends
  • Afternoons spent providing administrative support to staff and EIC, including managing the daily schedule, coordinating meetings, itineraries for travel and events
  • Manage the editorial and events calendar, tracking key dates, deadlines, and team-wide meetings
  • Conduct research on brands, talent, and upcoming events, and assist in creating pitch decks
  • Regularly organize the fashion and beauty closets, and help with sample logistics for style team as needed for shootsย 
  • Assist in planning and coordinating staff all hands i.e. Cut Summit, award shows, etc.ย ย 
  • Ensure the office runs smoothly by coordinating with editors and staff on anything they may need

Prerequisites

  • 2 years of writing experience
  • Calendar management experience preferred
  • Ability to work independently and problem solve
  • Write quickly and cleanly, as your day begins before the editors' do
  • Strong understanding of Cut tone and sensibility