The Atlantic_ is seeking an associate editor to join the newsroom’s fact-checking team. This associate editor will work with _The Atlantic_’s journalists and editors to ensure the accuracy and fairness of our work. This position will involve fact-checking across our editorial platforms (magazine, web, podcasts, etc.) on a wide range of topics, including politics, culture, science, and technology.- Commitment to accuracy- Rigorous attention to detail- Persistence and resourcefulness in tracking down information/sources- Ability to swiftly identify logical errors or significant omissions in an article- Diplomacy and tact in dealing with a variety of personalities and communicating complex issues- Keen editorial judgment- Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, juggling various projects and deadlines- Strong communication and interviewing skills- Ability to work independently- A genuine love of research- A flexible schedule; night and weekend work often required- Able to uphold the highest editorial standards under tight deadlines- Minimum of three years post-college fact-checking experience

This job is based at _The Atlantic’s_ offices in either New York City or Washington, D.C.

Salary Minimum: $65,000; Salary Maximum: $75,000

About The Atlantic:
The Atlantic has, for more than 160 years, advanced ideas that matter and sparked global conversation on the most important issues of our time. We aim to bring clarity and original thinking to questions of consequence, on topics ranging from politics, the economy, and global affairs to technology, science, and culture. As the third-longest-running magazine in America, we find ourselves at a remarkable moment: one of both continuation and transformation, of upholding our legacy while continuously reinventing ourselves for the future.

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