Assistant Editor at Harper's Magazine

June 20, 2022
New York, NY

Harper’s Magazine is hiring an Assistant Editor who will be primarily responsible for fact-checking print features. Applicants should be highly organized and comfortable working within tight deadlines. They should be able to identify logical flaws and relevant omissions in a manuscript; to review a writer’s sourcing and, if necessary, find additional source materials; to accurately synthesize information and correct factual errors; and to communicate effectively with writers, editors, and sources about complex subjects. Previous fact-checking experience, familiarity with Harper’s, and fluency in a second language are all preferred, but not required.

The position is full-time and based in New York City. Salary will depend on experience, and the benefits package includes a generous health-insurance plan. Harper’s is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to diversity in the workplace. To apply, please send a cover letter and résumé to [email protected].

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