Editor

Substack
San Francisco, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 5/2/2024 CLOSED ON 7/13/2024

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Editor position at Substack?

Substack is building a new economic engine for culture, with more than 3 million paid subscriptions to writers, podcasters, and video-makers on the platform. 

As Editor, you will curate and write pieces for Substack's publications (On Substack and Substack Reads) that reflect and stoke demand for great culture; commission stories from Substack staffers and writers on topics relevant to Substack’s and writers’ interests; come up with story ideas for other writers to cover that Substack’s publication can feature; find articles and writers to amplify up through Substack’s various channels; and help us promote demand for great culture generally.

This position will report directly to the Head of Communications, and you’ll work closely with the Co-Founder and Chief Writing Officer.

Substack’s compensation package includes a market-competitive salary, equity for all full-time roles, and exceptional benefits. Our cash compensation salary range for this role is $150,000-$160,000. Multiple factors, including candidate experience and expertise, determine final offer amounts and may vary from the amounts listed above.

Core responsibilities: 

  • Write and edit Substack’s publications, including profile pieces, interviews, and trend features. 
  • Generate ideas, spot stories, and create editorial opportunities from scratch, in line with Substack’s editorial strategy and standards. 
  • Work closely with writers and creators to commission great work that showcases the breadth of the culture-making taking place on the platform.
  • Manage the community on Substack’s own publications, On Substack and Substack Reads
  • Work closely with cross-functional partners, including the Managing Editor and Social Media Producer to ensure coordination across our editorial team. 

About You (Minimum Requirements):  

  • Strong creative mind, with an eye for spotting story opportunities and the ability to write a beautiful sentence. 
  • Willing to collaborate with any writer or creator on the platform regardless of their views
  • Ambitious self-starter, open-minded, with a high sense of initiative. 
  • 8 years of experience working in journalism or publishing. Experience working in a tech company is a plus! 
  • Passionate and smart about the internet. 
  • An excellent communicator, able to foster understanding and teamwork
  • Located in New York City or the Bay Area (required)

Salary : $150,000 - $160,000

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