How much does an Assistant Editor make in New York, NY? The average Assistant Editor salary in New York, NY is $90,136 as of March 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $79,153 and $102,693. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

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Assistant Editor Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Assistant Editor Salary $69,154 New York,NY March 26, 2024
25th Percentile Assistant Editor Salary $79,153 New York,NY March 26, 2024
50th Percentile Assistant Editor Salary $90,136 New York,NY March 26, 2024
75th Percentile Assistant Editor Salary $102,693 New York,NY March 26, 2024
90th Percentile Assistant Editor Salary $114,125 New York,NY March 26, 2024
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What is an Assistant Editor ?

Editors work on producing an issue of Bild, West Berlin, 1977. Previous front pages are affixed to the wall behind them. There are various editorial positions in publishing. Typically, one finds editorial assistants reporting to the senior-level editorial staff and directors who report to senior executive editors. Senior executive editors are responsible for developing a product for its final release. The smaller the publication, the more these roles overlap. The top editor at many publications may be known as the chief editor, executive editor, or simply the editor. A frequent and highly ...

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Job Openings for Assistant Editor in New York, NY
The Walt Disney Company - New York , NY
Job Posting Title: Assistant Editor Req ID: 10082918 Job Description: About Marvel Marvel is one of the world's most prominent entertainment brands, built on an unparalleled library of iconic characters and stories that have shaped pop culture for 85 years. The Marvel brand spans entertainment, including film, television, publishing, licensing, games, live events, digital media, and more. Marvel is seeking a qualified candidate for an assistant editor role supporting juvenile & licensed projects! The ideal candidate will assist the supervising editor in the creation, development, and shepherding of Marvel stories through licensed partnerships aimed at a juvenile readership. Titles include everything from board books to middle grade graphic novels, to young adult prose, to manga, as well as traditional monthly comics. Please include a cover letter as a personal introduction. Responsibilities: Support supervising editor on their respective projects. These responsibilities include: Report
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The US Sun - New York , NY
Part of News Corp, The Sun is a global publisher and one of the biggest news brands in the UK. Our talented and diverse team publishes the best coverage of news, sports, reality TV, showbiz, personal finance, and lifestyle. In early 2020, we launched a US edition and have grown the business to more than 140 staff, hitting all traffic and revenue targets to become the fastest-growing news website in the US. We are now looking for an Assistant Editor to join the backbench team, helping oversee all verticals on the website to ensure copy is produced swiftly, in the tabloid style, and with no legal issues. The ideal candidate is a dynamic journalist who thrives in a fast-paced digital news environment; is organized, and can juggle and prioritize content from multiple desks every shift. They must be a self-starter, and a team player, who can make important editorial decisions. The role will require some weekend work in which you’ll be expected to oversee the entire website and make final ca
- 1 day ago
The Us Sun - New York , NY
Part of News Corp, The Sun is a global publisher and one of the biggest news brands in the UK. Our talented and diverse team publishes the best coverage of news, sports, reality TV, showbiz, personal finance, and lifestyle. In early 2020, we launched a US edition and have grown the business to more than 140 staff, hitting all traffic and revenue targets to become the fastest-growing news website in the US. We are now looking for an Assistant Editor to join the backbench team, helping oversee all verticals on the website to ensure copy is produced swiftly, in the tabloid style, and with no legal issues. The ideal candidate is a dynamic journalist who thrives in a fast-paced digital news environment; is organized, and can juggle and prioritize content from multiple desks every shift. They must be a self-starter, and a team player, who can make important editorial decisions. The role will require some weekend work in which youll be expected to oversee the entire website and make final cal
- 1 day ago
W.W. Norton & Company, Inc. - New York , NY
Job Description Who we are Founded in 1923, W. W. Norton is the oldest and largest independent and employee-owned publishing house, publishing works of Nobel laureates, master teachers, and Pulitzer Prize winners. For a century, Norton has been dedicated to achieving a common goal: to bring to readers and students enduring fiction, nonfiction, and poetry, as well as high-quality textbooks and digital learning tools. About the internship W. W. Norton is looking for interns to participate in our twelve-week internship program. Our internship program provides participants with an engaging, supportive, and hands-on learning experience in publishing that includes brown bag lunch sessions and networking within the intern class. Your work if you become a Norton intern with the Publicity team may include the following: Strategizing publicity approaches to our books and researching appropriate press contacts Assembling media contact lists covering broad themes and subjects ("art history") Draft
- 2 days ago
Gallery Media Group - New York , NY
Gallery Media Group is a modern day media company with an overall mission to 'Make Positivity Louder.' GMG focuses efforts on where consumer attention currently lies and continues to shift. Gallery Media Group includes women's lifestyle brand PureWow and a collection of social-first media brands, such as @cocktails, @moms, @recipes and @ballplayers on Instagram and TikTok that reach over 200M consumers. Additionally, GMG has an expansive experiential arm rooted in Gallery Houses-a fusion of social content, creators and cultural moments at scale-as well as a robust influencer marketing business. The company was founded in 2010 by CEO, Ryan Harwood and is now part of VaynerX, the Gary Vaynerchuk-owned holding company. GMG is seeking a full-time assistant editor to join our team of branded content writers and editors. This candidate will focus on the execution of revenue-driving content-writing articles, product reviews and social asset copy that will resonate with specific GMG audiences
- 3 days ago
Dow Jones & Company, Inc. - New York , NY
Job Description: The Wall Street Journal is looking for a reporter to cover the U.S. economy. There's never been a more fascinating - or important - time to cover this boundless topic. Unemployment, spending and inflation data all tell us that the economy is in good shape. The people living in it say otherwise. There are countless stories to be told in this gulf between data and sentiment, stories that will help our audience cast their votes in the coming presidential election. Labor-market dynamics, big infrastructure projects, the effects of government spending, economic-policy debates are all fair game. We're looking for a reporter who's equally comfortable analyzing reams of economic data and unearthing the people-driven stories that illuminate it. We need a sharp writer who can translate complicated and nuanced information for our highly engaged audience. The ideal candidate is newshound who's capable of nailing big scoops and writing ambitious features. This reporter is comfortab
- 3 days ago

Career Path for this job

  1. Down a level:

    Editor I

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

  2. This Job:

    Assistant Editor

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

  3. Up a level:

    Editor III

    4 - 7 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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